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A bittersweet, humanistic story that balances political tension with warmth and gentle humor, anchored by strong performances and a poignant look at makeshift families.

Directed by

Murat Saraçoğlu

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Demet Akbağ, Özgü Namal, Sarp Apak

Overview

After the coup d'état on September 12, 1980, a husband and wife wanted for political crimes decide to flee abroad. But their children are the biggest obstacle to this plan. Before fleeing abroad, they search for a safe place to leave their children. The couple finally chooses Mehtap Anne's home as the "safest place" for their children. The place where they left their children is actually the "Emanetçi Anne" house, where Mehtap, a former prostitute, takes in the children of other prostitutes who continue to work in the trade after she has left it... Some time after the couple flees abroad, they send an Italian girl to Turkey to retrieve their children. The Italian girl, who wants to take the child left with the "Emanetçi Anne" and bring it to its parents, finds herself caught up in a series of interesting events.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, parenthood, isolation, class

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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