Istırap

A somber, heartfelt drama of suffering and small comforts, unfolding slowly with emotional weight and a touch of warmth.

Directed by

Nejat Saydam

Genres

Drama

Starring

Aytaç Arman, Necla Nazır, Orçun Sonat

Overview

Ali was raised by his stepfather. Adnan, who caused the death of the little boy's father, also mistreats Ali. Ali, whose mother is ill, has no choice but to put up with Adnan. He did not go to school and grew up in a stable, alongside horses. With his mother's death, there is no reason for him to stay with Adnan. When he is falsely accused of theft, he jumps into a lake to commit suicide. Gül, who works in the entertainment tent, finds Ali unconscious. The young man has become part of the entertainment caravan run by Ahmet and his family. For the first time since his childhood, he has tasted peace and love. When the caravan stops at the town he fled from, he gets into a fight to protect Gül. The young man, who is a police officer, is forced to confront Adnan again. The malicious man is determined to ruin Ali's youth as well as his childhood.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, betrayal, survival

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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