Cast
Çetin Tekindor Tarık Papuççuoğlu Vahide Perçin Halit Ergenç Dolunay Soysert Rafaelle Cedolini
Credits
Written by: Filiz Üstün Durak
Plot
A Turkish coastal town, in 1990: The unexpected visit of his long lost brother Asaf disturbs Azmi Arifoglu. 40 years ago Asaf was a prisoner of war, and Azmi managed to let him pronounce dead to marry his fiancée Nevin. After Nevin's decision to live with Asaf, Azmi feels his honor insulted.
Sinekatalog’s take
A long-lost brother's return disturbs a man in a coastal town, bringing old secrets up. The story is a gentle comic drama about family guilt and the sea. Pleasant for viewers who like quiet Turkish tales.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (1,982 votes)
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