Once A Year
Ertem EğilmezCast
Hülya Koçyiğit Kartal Tibet 
Metin Serezli 
Münir Özkul Bilal İnci 
Talat Gözbak
Credits
Written by: 
Sadık Şendil
Plot
A young hapless couple's devotion for each other is tested through harsh times of war as they are forced to negate patriotism and dependability to their families and nations, for a length of a lifetime before during and after the war.
Sinekatalog’s take
A young couple's devotion to each other is tested across the harsh years of war. A black-and-white Turkish melodrama about loyalty and sacrifice, it will charm viewers fond of classic tearjerkers.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (610 votes)
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