The Grand Siege

A quiet, bittersweet chamber piece where grief and old resentments simmer beneath polite conversation, demanding patience but rewarding with emotional nuance.

Directed by

Sinan Kesova

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Alp Öyken, Dolunay Soysert, Yiğit Sertdemir

Overview

Berna Tuna, a renowned academic has just died. Her husband, Macit, will take this opportunity to face past wrongdoings and reconnect with his long-neglected daughter İpek. His hope for a fresh start is put to test by his son Alp and his wife’s assistant Feyza, who are strongly attached to Berna’s legacy.

How it feels

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

About

Grief, family, betrayal, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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