A Hero of Our Time (2023) Movie Script
1
Oh, God.
For God's sake.
What luck is this?
For God's sake.
Where have you been?
You are late.
It was at Mr Arif's house.
Tell your mom not to
lend it again.
Okay.
I've warned you
not to give anything to him...
not to talk to him...
and not to deal with him.
Haven't I?
- I just--
- He is a godless man.
I just forbid lending it to him.
Move them to this side.
Mustafa, you sure where
the grave should go?
It's gonna go right there.
But there could be
a landslide here.
- What landslide?
- There's groundwater here.
No, there is no water here.
Just look at the soil.
No, there's no water.
If there is groundwater,
we shouldn't dig the grave here.
No sir, no such thing here.
I've heard that water came out
of a grave near this land. So...
if there is groundwater here,
the grave could be at risk.
The thing is sir,
we came here with my brother.
We walked around this field,
he loves it here.
He longed for this place.
He asked me
to dig his grave right here.
He stood right over there
and asked me to dig it right here.
But he may not
have known about it. I mean...
he doesn't have to be buried here
just because it was his will.
If there's water...
- I have never seen water here.
- Think for a second...
if there is, let's not dig.
It rained too much last month,
and the vent above was blocked...
then water flowed here.
But there is
no water underneath.
I know cause
when we were planting tea
we didn't encounter
such a thing.
There's no water here.
What does Mert think about it?
I don't know either.
He didn't tell me anything
about his will.
But it's quite steep here.
That's no problem.
We already discussed it
with your dad...
and we looked around.
He insisted to be buried here.
He said that he did not consent
to be buried elsewhere.
He loved it here.
He must be buried here.
Don't consider anywhere else,
it's gonna be here.
It is too steep here.
Don't start again
for God's sake.
Drop it man, drop it.
Start digging there.
Drop it.
For God's sake,
you all talk nonsense.
Just dig, let it be over.
For God's sake.
Start there,
dig towards that direction.
Don't pull the soil down,
we'll use it later.
We're gonna cover
the grave with it.
The soil is awful.
Does it really look like
there's water here, sir?
It may come out
after we've dug further down.
Stuff like this happens.
People make unsuitable wills.
What if I had something in my will
that I didn't know about?
But it comes to light
after I've died
Could there be
any Lakot here, dad?
No son, not in this soil.
What did you say?
- Could there be any Lakot here?
- Is it time for a Lakot?
You can't catch a Lakot
while digging a grave.
Why aren't you picking up?
They've been calling all day
to offer condolences.
I don't answer unknown calls.
You afraid your mom might call?
Not at all, Nalan.
Why would you even think that?
You're talking nonsense.
- Maybe she's heard about it.
- From where?
Maybe there's someone she's seen,
relatives or something.
I don't think so.
I just want a moment of peace.
Hello?
Ah, was it you,
Mr Hayrettin?
Yes, yes, I am there.
The funeral's tomorrow.
Thank you.
Just put the sand in the corner,
she'll go to it.
No.
It doesn't matter,
just put it anywhere.
No, that's totally fine,
Mr Hayrettin.
Thank you very much.
I'll be back
tomorrow evening anyway.
Okay, no problem.
Thank you so much,
Mr Hayrettin.
Thanks, thanks.
Thank you.
It's my neighbour.
I left the cat with him.
- She's in his house?
- Yes.
- You shouldn't have left her.
- Why not?
Cats dislike changing places.
It affects their psychology.
You should have left the key.
He would check on the flat
occasionally to feed her.
It'd have been better.
It's only for one day.
Will she get depressed in a day?
I was in a hurry to come here.
How did I--
- What happened?
- I forgot the child in town.
What child?
Serkan.
Come on.
Why are you staring?
Come on.
Get up, come on.
Serkan.
Stop staring, come on.
I can't wait for you all day.
Go away.
- I can't leave you here.
- Go away, I don't want you.
- Get lost.
- Don't mess with me.
People are looking at us.
Stop it.
- You're insane.
- Don't be ridiculous, Mert.
Come on, dear.
I have enough problems.
- Did you study in Istanbul?
- Yes.
- Which department dear?
- Economics.
Economics?
It's a good department, right?
- Yes.
- And what do your parents do?
They are both retired
from a bank.
From a bank, very good.
Very good.
Nowadays it's difficult
to raise children.
It's really difficult.
We have two sons.
The elder one is unemployed,
as he didn't study.
The younger one is studying
in a good department.
Karadeniz Technical University
Public Relations.
- Is that a good department?
- It's good.
- It's good, right?
- Yes.
Could something come up
for him at your workplace?
It might, I have colleagues
from that department.
It could...
But it'd be better
if he had a master's degree.
- No, he'll work after university.
- Then his salary will be less.
How come?
If he had a master's degree,
his salary would be higher.
How much?
It would be slightly higher
than a normal salary.
How much exactly?
That would depend on
where he works.
- Is your salary enough for you?
- Yes.
- Do you have a car?
- I do.
Nice, you have a car.
What about a house?
I don't have a house,
I pay rent.
Did you buy the car yourself?
- My father bought it.
- Of course.
Is your salary enough
for your monthly expenses?
Yes, I pay my rent and bills,
and I am trying to get along...
with the rest.
How much would my son earn
if he worked?
- How much exactly?
- I don't know exactly.
But it wouldn't be too bad.
It should be enough for him.
I wonder how much...
How would she know?
He is just a student.
He's still studying.
She may have friends
who talk about such things.
- What's the cut-down tree's name?
- Which one?
- The one right here.
- It's a mulberry tree which...
I asked him to cut.
The other ones are...
Zaqqum trees that
your grandpa planted.
He cut them, too.
I can't get through to him.
They used to bloom
beautiful flowers.
But the servant
never listened to him.
I wish you didn't ask
him to cut any tree.
How'd I know that
he'd cut all of them?
So, there are job opportunities
in your company then?
Can you ask them
how much salary they'd give?
Could my son make a living
in Istanbul or not?
I will ask.
I am very concerned.
We raised him in tough conditions.
The opportunities are limited.
His brother couldn't find a job.
It's not easy.
That's why I am asking
about salaries.
But she can't know right now.
She may know roughly.
I mean if she's making enough--
It will depend on
where he will work.
Every company is
different after all.
What is the best department?
Is Economics good?
It's fine, we work in banks.
Public Relations has more options.
Then Public Relations is better,
my son's department.
Then he'll probably get
a higher salary than yours.
Perhaps.
How much is your salary, dear?
It's a little bit higher
than minimum wage.
How much exactly?
It's enough for me.
I live alone,
I pay my rent, and...
I can survive with the rest.
It's enough for me.
Well.
It is very difficult
to live alone in Istanbul.
If your salary is only enough for
the rent, electricity, and water...
it is not worth studying.
It is not worth working either.
When my salary isn't enough,
my family supports me.
Which is a plus.
They won't always be with you.
You should learn how to stand
on your own two feet.
Anyway my salary
will increase gradually.
Do they pay more
when you work more?
Sometimes I can get a bonus
when I work overtime.
Then you should work more.
Work more if they pay more.
You should work more.
Your salary can't be enough.
You must work harder.
- More work, more money, right?
- Yes.
That's good then.
So, how much do you get
in total?
Why are you always asking
about money, uncle?
- How much--
- We are just chatting.
Just tell him,
let's get this over with.
- I get 3,200.
- Okay?
- What do you get?
- 3,200.
3,200?
You can't afford living
with 3,200 in Istanbul.
I handle it,
my family supports me.
But what will do you
in the future?
I mean...
It'll be difficult with 3,200
in Istanbul.
But my salary will increase.
It's like this cause I'm new.
That's why I suggested
a master's degree.
- Will it be higher then?
- Of course.
So, how much would he get then?
Serkan, it's bedtime.
Serkan.
I want to ask you something.
Yes, let's buy some meat.
Don't invite them,
it'll be better with less people.
Okay, I have to hang up now.
I'll call you later.
- Welcome.
- I left a phone here yesterday.
- What was the brand?
- IPhone 7, it's got a red case.
I guess it's this one.
That's the one.
- Is it okay?
- No, it's not working.
- Not working?
- It's been off since yesterday.
I couldn't let you know
cause I couldn't reach you.
I guess it's a
motherboard problem.
Do you remember it turned off
when we tried the charger?
Yes, but that's
just a coincidence.
Look at this,
there are cracks on the screen.
They are old though.
Okay, they may be old,
but when we tried the charger...
the problem coincidentally
occurred at that moment.
We need to send it to Rize
to get it checked.
Like I said, I guess the problem is
in the motherboard.
Let's have it repaired there,
then you can pay the fee.
- Can I get it today?
- No, it'll take around 3-4 days.
That's a long time.
- I'm going to send this to Rize.
- But I don't live here.
I live in Istanbul,
I'm not here for that long.
Then I have nothing else
to say, bro.
But...
you're asking for a fee.
My phone...
was working yesterday...
but now it is broken.
Sure, but what do you mean?
Did I break this phone?
You were here, too.
When we put it on to charge,
it turned off.
I am not selling this charger
for the first time.
Okay, but I was here
just to buy a charger.
Let me explain, bro.
Take the charger,
and go to any other shops.
Basar, Ihsan, Ahmet...
Just ask them.
If any of them tell you that...
it's broken because of the charger,
I'll give you a brand new phone.
If I take it now...
I can't do much.
I'll probably take it
to those shops.
- Maybe they can repair it?
- No, you have to send it to Rize.
It won't be fixed any other way.
It must be repaired in Rize.
Then let me take it.
I don't have time to get it fixed.
Okay, as you wish.
Just return the phone I gave you.
Then you can take yours.
I see.
But, you know,
I gave you a working phone.
If I return yours,
what will I use?
My God.
Brother.
By talking like this,
you're accusing me of breaking it.
I've been doing this job for years.
I did not break your phone.
It was already broken.
How can I be sure
you gave me a working phone?
It already had a problem.
- It was already broken.
- It was just out of charge.
I didn't break your phone, bro.
It was already problematic.
I didn't do anything.
Okay, then let me take it.
I'll return your phone tomorrow.
Certainly not.
You take your phone,
and you give me my phone.
That's how we'll resolve this.
I am trying to help you.
I'm not keen on your old phone,
I'm ashamed to use it.
Why are you ashamed?
You can make a call, can't you?
I helped you, but you are...
accusing me of
breaking your phone.
Don't you want to
send this to Rize then?
No, I have no time.
Then take your phone,
and give me my phone back.
Okay, I got your point,
but it was working yesterday.
For God's sake.
It was not working, bro.
Your phone was broken.
You gave me a broken phone.
You gave me a broken phone,
and you think it was working.
We can't reach a deal
in this way.
Give me my phone back,
and get yours repaired elsewhere.
I've got nothing else to say.
How many times
do I have to explain?
You keep saying the same thing.
"My phone was not broken."
"My phone was working."
Such nonsense.
I've not seen
anything like this before.
I have a lot of work,
I can't deal with this all day.
I have plenty of work to do.
Come on.
Go a little forward, dad.
Okay.
Watch your steps here.
We're almost done.
Lift the back, Yilmaz.
- Lift it up.
- Okay, take it slow.
Come help us, help us.
Take it slow, one second.
Turn slowly, son.
- Watch the corner, brother.
- Okay, Yilmaz.
Watch the corner, son.
Okay, okay.
Where shall we put it?
Put it right here.
- Shall we put it there, sir?
- Yes Ekrem, I'll be back in a sec.
Ekrem, don't stay there,
don't block the way.
- Don't touch the cover, son.
- Okay, okay.
Dad.
- Dad, your phone is ringing.
- Oh, is it mine?
Hello?
Did you arrive?
How come?
No, certainly not.
No way, today--
We're gonna bury him today.
All these people have arrived.
We just brought the coffin.
No, no, we can't wait.
No way, I can't.
What?
Everyone--
We can't wait,
we will bury him today.
I don't care if you can't come.
Then don't consent,
I don't really care.
Where were you
when he was alive?
You've remembered him
after he died.
I'm gonna bury him today.
Whether you come or not,
it doesn't change anything.
What will you tell to Mert?
Why don't you tell me?
- Selim.
- Yes, Dad.
Come here.
For God's sake.
Your aunt wants
to speak with Mert.
Let's see
what she's going to say.
- What's up, Mustafa?
- It's not your business, Ekrem.
Okay.
No need to know everything.
Mert, Aunt wants to talk to you.
For God's sake,
I'm sick of these people.
What happened?
- They're coming tomorrow.
- So what?
- We'll bury him today.
- She doesn't consent.
- She asked me to postpone it.
- No postponing.
- We will do it today.
- What's up, Mert?
My aunt wants
to postpone the burial.
- Okay, we can do it tomorrow.
- What tomorrow?
You all talk nonsense.
Tomorrow?
Why?
Where will we keep him
in this heat?
Deep freezers, refrigerators...
the town morgue,
air conditioning...
I will bury him today.
The same thing happened
in the past.
We kept my grandpa waiting
for a day.
And then I saw
a horrible nightmare.
He was throwing soil on himself
over and over again.
- He wanted the soil.
- You were just tired.
Not at all.
I have worse dreams
when I'm tired.
I have worse dreams.
What dreams?
We will do it today.
I can't deal with you all.
For God's sake.
How do I do it?
Thanks to my...
years of experience.
I climb it with a rope...
then I pull myself.
I have more in different places.
What sets the black hive
apart from other beehives?
It is completely natural.
Bees discover it naturally
and build their nests within it.
This is real beekeeping.
Other ways are bullshit,
everybody could do it.
Many now believe
they're beekeepers.
Normally I used to do it
with my uncle Recep.
Our youngest uncle.
But he is in jail now.
I didn't know that
you have an uncle in jail.
So I do it myself now.
Why is he in jail?
It's an unfortunate incident.
He was working as a fisherman...
a homeless sneaked into
his shelter...
and he caught him.
So...
my uncle saw the man
enjoying the stove inside.
When he saw him like that...
he got very angry.
He beat him there.
Extremely hard.
The next day the man
was hospitalized in Rize.
He died from a brain hemorrhage.
I hardly believe it.
The guy robbed his place...
and then caused him
to get into trouble.
I am very sorry.
How long will he stay in jail?
5 or 6 more years probably.
Damn it.
What's that?
- What are you doing, Selim?
- Hold on, just hold on.
What the fuck are you doing?
Don't be afraid, it's okay.
I'm just scaring some Malagure.
Was that really necessary now?
Don't you see them? Look.
They fly near the hives.
I'm just shooting to scare them.
What is that? A hawk?
No, they are totally different.
Malagure is a bee-eater bird.
They hunt bees around.
A hawk is a different bird.
They are not alike.
Why do you keep a hawk
in your house yard?
I train it to hunt quails.
It's beneficial for you.
My grandpa taught me it
as a kid.
I used to watch him everyday.
When the hawk hit the net
he would get very excited.
He would pull the hawk
out of the net and hold it.
I was dreaming of growing up
and becoming like him.
But I was only collecting
insects back then.
Can't you drive
a little slower, Selim?
Don't worry, I know this road well.
I can drive it blindfolded.
Anyway, what was I saying?
I was collecting insects
to hunt little birds.
Mert told me about
that insect that...
has a strange name.
- Lakot, Lakot.
- Yes, Lakot.
How come you know about it?
Mert told me that
he was collecting them with you.
Mert? He couldn't even touch
such things.
- When will you harvest the hives?
- What?
The hives... When will you
harvest them? Isn't it time?
I'll do it once I've wrapped up
the tea farming works.
But I'm not very hopeful
for the result. The weather...
has been very out of balance.
I don't really get it.
Maybe it's because of
the global warming.
I am sick of it.
Selim, make sure the fan side
is pointing at you.
Handle the metal sheet
with care.
Yes, like that.
It has a mechanism below.
You can adjust it.
You have an...
extension cable?
Yes, it's ready.
We'll just plug it in, right?
Yes, and get the fan
towards you.
Okay.
- Stay for lunch.
- Not now, we're in a hurry.
But I cooked a delicious meal.
Thank you for asking.
Let's eat Muhlama.
I have rice,
baked fish, pickles...
No, thank you,
we have eaten all day.
Baked fish...
with lemon and onion.
I marinated the fish last night.
I will bake it,
and it'll cook in 5 minutes.
We can come another time.
- Maybe Mert is hungry?
- No, we've eaten all day.
I know that you are hungry.
Come on, it'll take only 5 minutes.
Let's eat together,
I don't like eating alone.
Thank you,
but we're really full.
Maybe another time.
We didn't have a civil marriage,
and so I divorced her.
- Now I live alone.
- How did you divorce her?
- Civil marriage--
- I sent her to her parents' house.
"Sending her" meant divorce.
Then her father said that...
she would behave better
if I did what she wanted.
Or if I got permission.
- What permission?
- For civil marriage.
Maybe it would be better.
Why didn't you do it?
I can't deal with that stuff
at this age.
- What about children?
- The children...
are from my second wife.
As my first wife was infertile...
upon her request...
I married again.
My first wife was alive
back then.
I had two children,
then my first wife died.
I could not get along
with the second one.
- So you sent her?
- Yes, I sent her.
As we didn't have
a civil marriage...
I was free to leave her.
So you married
for a second time...
- and had children from her.
- Yes.
Then the children and
the second wife left.
- Yes, I sent her.
- The first one remained?
- But his children are here.
- Yes.
- Are they here?
- He said, "The first one is dead."
His first wife.
But when he married again...
the first one was alive.
Yeah.
May she rest in peace.
- I'll never forget her.
- She was very brave.
- She supported you well.
- Yes.
Unfortunately, yes.
I think you should marry
only once...
and live all your life
with just her.
It is the best thing to do
in my opinion.
How did their families
let you marry them?
You married two women.
One of them...
left you with children,
then you married again.
What a turbulent life.
- I find it very sincere.
- How come?
The mind of a man
cannot deal with it.
Neither your body
nor your energy is enough.
I just think that he's sincere.
I mean...
everything seems clear,
there is no cheating, no lies.
Everybody knows about it,
her parents are okay with it.
Yes, but today's life
differs from the past.
It is an old tradition,
our elders used to live that way.
Now people do it by cheating.
In the past everything was clear,
now everyone lies to each other.
Okay, but it's just
my point of view.
I don't care what people do.
For me, it's all about one partner.
You marry her and then
you spend all your life with her.
You sleep with her
and wake up next to her.
But that contradicts
with the laws of nature.
That doesn't exist in nature.
- What do you mean?
- Think about animals.
Do you think animals are
loyal to their mates?
They mate and have children,
then they mate with another one.
That's got nothing
to do with it.
Animals live outside,
we differ in habitat.
Animals live in nature
where we also belong...
but we've shut ourselves
into houses.
We are also in nature,
but our life is different.
We've been living
like this for centuries.
Now you're going to claim that
we've evolved from animals.
- Yes I will.
- How come?
- What?
- He's lost it.
It's biology.
- That's nonsense.
- It's science.
What biology?
We are all different,
humans, animals, birds...
They all have different lives.
- But we all share one nature.
- So what?
They're still animals.
I am just sharing
my own thoughts.
In my opinion...
you should have one partner,
and you should sleep with her.
Evolving from animals
is a ridiculous idea.
If it was true...
it would be in the Quran.
You know, Uncle Erdal went to
the Strait of Gibraltar which...
proves the story that says
fresh water and sea never mix.
It is the same here,
you know our rivers, Hilmi.
What has this got to do
with the Quran?
So, the rivers flow into the sea,
but the sea remains salty.
No change. If we were evolved
from animals...
it would be mentioned
in the Quran.
Does the Quran mention animals?
Of course it does.
- According to animals--
- You're talking nonsense.
A load of rubbish.
My dear cousin.
In the Quran...
it says, "I gave you animals,
I sent you mute creatures."
It does mention this.
But evolving from animals...
and then becoming human is...
just a fairytale.
The Quran does not
embrace evolution anyway.
What is he talking about?
Do you want to marry again?
I never think of
getting married again.
Why not?
After all these incidents,
my only marriage is...
my first marriage.
- Wasn't it the best?
- Yes.
Your mind was at peace.
- That's--
- You're provoking me.
- What?
- Shall we start again?
- No.
- But you are talking to me.
Have you always
lived here, Selim?
I couldn't get into
university...
so I stayed here.
If I had worked,
I could have done it.
Many idiots got into university.
But I was a troublemaker
back then.
Sometimes I visit my friends
in Eskisehir and Ankara.
Do you ever come to Istanbul
to visit Mert?
No way.
You can't trust Mert.
He invites you...
then he doesn't
pick up your calls.
He would pick up.
Why wouldn't he?
No, I can't deal with him.
If you ever come,
call him anyway.
You can call me, too.
I'll pick up.
But if you won't, I'll get mad.
I will, I will.
Then I'll get your number later.
- Why is he hitting the trunk?
- What the fuck...
Maybe he is out of breath?
I don't understand
what he wants to do.
Turn on the player.
- Sorry?
- Turn on the player.
What?
- Why did you turn on it?
- To drown out his noise.
I'm very nervous.
Don't be nervous.
I won't let him be handed over
in my village.
He's gonna stop us,
he's waving at us.
Don't look at him.
I'll say hi, and keep going.
- Will they check the car?
- No, they won't, just relax.
Good evening, security control.
May I see your IDs?
Sure.
Is Officer Servet here?
He's not here, he's off.
Can you pass mine too, Selim?
What's in the trunk?
The usual, honey or tea leaves.
Is it honey or tea?
Tea, tea.
What's that fan thing?
It's something like
an air conditioner.
Just hang on for a minute,
I'll check your IDs.
Okay.
You think they noticed?
- No, just relax.
- But he inspected the trunk.
We covered it up well,
they won't notice anything.
This is harvesting season.
Everyone has...
a bunch of stuff in their trunk.
They won't bother us.
They will just check our IDs,
and waste some time.
Just relax and wait.
Let me give your IDs back.
- Thanks, everything's okay?
- Yes, you can go.
- Good evening.
- Good evening.
My heart is beating fast.
Calm down, it's over.
When we turn that bend
they can't see us.
Please drive faster, Selim.
Don't be stubborn, Mert.
Let's go to the fountain.
Come on.
Let me rest a bit.
Wash your hands and face,
you'll be refreshed.
Stop it.
Drink some water.
Mert?
No need.
How long can you run away
from this?
You have to do it
one way or another.
You have to do it
like everyone else.
You can't escape it.
You're just torturing yourself.
You know,
I did it for 15 months.
You have a university degree.
You'll be doing it short term.
Mert.
Let's wash your face.
I don't need it.
I mean...
it'll pass by quickly.
It's not as difficult as before.
It'll be done in a flash.
You'll meet diverse guys there.
You even have fun at times.
Maybe I should do
paid service instead.
Why pay all that money
for paid service?
Either way, you'll have to go.
Just go get
your regular military service.
Why are shying away from this?
I don't really get it.
- Where is the fountain, Selim?
- Come, let me take you.
It's very muddy here.
Pass it to me, I'll fill it.
Okay.
This water is healing for eyes.
People come here just
to wash their face.
How is it good for eyes?
It's a known thing around here.
People even come
with barrels to fill'em up.
If you have crust in your eyes
in the mornings...
you should wash your face here.
No, I don't get crusty eyes.
Here you go.
Thank you.
- No, I don't want any.
- Drink a bit.
No, no.
Drink a bit, Mert.
No, I just said that
I don't want any.
- Just drink a bit.
- I won't drink the fucking water.
If she wasn't here
I'd knock the shit out of you.
It's well-cooked.
Greetings.
- Have a seat, Mr Mayor.
- My condolences.
- Please.
- You can sit here, Mustafa.
- My condolences, again.
- Thank you.
- Welcome again.
- Thank you, God bless you.
- How are you, Mr Mayor?
- I am fine, and you?
We are fine, too.
- Hopefully all is well here?
- It's alright.
- Good.
- The workers came to clean...
the tanks last week.
- The water tanks?
- Yes.
- They did a good job.
- Good, I'm glad.
We caused some discomfort.
I appreciate your understanding.
Do you remember
the grass on the roadside that...
we'd agreed to cut.
Remind me tomorrow.
We should clean the road.
Did you notice it
while coming here?
We can't walk through there
in rainy weather.
Our feet get wet.
We should cut it.
If you call me tomorrow,
I'll take care of it.
That would be great.
- My visitors--
- I will send my crew.
- We'll provide the service.
- Thank you.
My visitors get wet
in rainy weather.
- They get completely soaked.
- We'll serve our citizens.
- Let's clean the road.
- We will clean it.
- You can help the crew.
- Of course.
You can show them the area,
and help them to get it done.
I want our people
to be satisfied.
Sure.
Bring some food for the Mayor.
- Thank you, we are not hungry.
- Don't mention it.
Hey.
Bring some food.
Okay.
Table.
- Thank you.
- Bring a table.
A table...
Thank you.
Bring their drinks, too.
- No other problem, right?
- No, Mr Mayor.
Everything is as you see.
- Only the roadsides.
- We will take care of that.
We have no other problem.
We are always ready
to serve you.
You can call me anytime.
I am available 24/7.
- Thank you.
- Call me anytime.
God bless you, I hope
we didn't bother you tonight.
- Don't mention it.
- You've honored us.
You really honored us by...
being with us today.
It is our duty to go to
weddings and funerals.
We are always with you.
We are always together.
Thank you, Mr Mayor.
Solving your problems is
our first duty.
If you support us...
- Of course.
- If you support us...
If we worked together,
all problems would be solved.
Yes, you're right.
Let's drink tea,
you can come later.
I want to see the Mayor,
I will drink tea later.
- Greetings, my condolences.
- Thank you.
Greetings.
- Welcome uncle Nidayim.
- Thank you.
I hope you are well.
Yes.
- Let's say we're good.
- Good, good.
Hello to you.
These issues shouldn't
be discussed here...
as we lost our friend.
But since I found you here
unexpectedly.
Let's not get into those issues.
No, we will.
Because I cannot reach you
by phone or from your office.
- We have to respect the funeral.
- Respect...
I respect that people feel grief.
I also feel it.
- Let's not begin.
- But I have a chance--
Nidayim.
Mr Mayor doesn't want to
talk right now.
When else can I talk?
Let me speak for a minute.
I worked hard
for your election campaign.
I persuaded the villagers
to vote in the town.
Then I donated
two square meters of my land.
But then
your grader operator worked...
in five square meters
of the land.
It's unacceptable.
How couldn't you know about it?
I had a fight with the operator.
I attacked him with a chainsaw.
Are you aware of--
I was then in jail for two hours.
When I heard about it,
I called them.
I asked them to release you.
Sorry for the discomfort.
- You didn't inform me.
- If you'd called me before--
I did, but I couldn't reach you
or anyone around you.
My chainsaw...
- They took it.
- I'll take care of it tomorrow.
- What tomorrow?
- I will solve it.
- He will solve it.
- Okay but...
my land was destroyed.
How will he solve that?
Don't make a fuss
for a piece of soil.
You should go to the mosque,
and pray to God.
What will you do
with that much soil?
For God's sake.
What does prayer
have to do with anything?
I am more faithful and merciful
than any of you.
Mr Mayor.
Why did you take extra land?
Why didn't you check it?
- It's just soil.
- What soil?
- The soil is still there.
- What are you talking about?
- Calm down, Nidayim.
- Why should I?
I've called my lawyer nephew.
I will take you to court.
- Let's go to the kitchen, Nidayim.
- I don't want to eat anything.
The Mayor killed my appetite.
This isn't over yet,
I'll see you later.
Okay, Nidayim.
For God's sake.
What a thoughtless man.
His whole family is like this.
Strange people.
- We should tolerate him.
- Not at all.
I wonder if he saw our roads.
You saw it, right?
Yes, I saw it.
Compare our road with his road.
He can drive to his house.
He is just making a fuss
for two meters of soil.
We should tolerate our people.
Not at all,
he doesn't deserve it.
We must serve our people.
- We must support them.
- Okay, but we even...
had to bring the deceased...
- with a cable car.
- I know your situation.
So was it fair to talk like that
right now?
You are right.
I have to transport everything
with the cable car.
I know about it.
I swear to you that...
his relative asked me
for a lot of money...
for a small piece of land.
I am trying to build a road
with my own money.
We wanted to help you,
but it didn't work.
Unbelievable.
There is a road to his house,
but he is still not satisfied.
What would he do
in my situation?
He doesn't get it.
If he knew--
I would donate all my land
for building a road.
Road, water, electricity...
They are--
He's just old.
Unacceptable.
I doubt the humanity of a man
who blocks public services.
Some people don't get it.
I don't know.
- Who fainted?
- The anarchist.
- Why?
- Can you come check?
What happened?
Is there a problem?
Let's call a doctor.
Let's call 112.
Good evening.
I'm sorry to bother you
at this hour.
I rented a car under the name
Mert Kandemir.
Yes.
We have a funeral tomorrow.
Can I deliver the car
in the afternoon?
Then let me rent it
for tomorrow, too.
I see.
Okay, okay.
Thanks, good evening.
It's not like old times, Ekrem.
Well.
Let me explain.
There are hospitals like hotels.
You go to hospital, Ekrem.
They care for you.
They heal you.
It's a simple surgery.
After the surgery,
you take those tiny pills.
You take them...
and then it's done.
Then you'll avoid trouble
for yourself and others.
- Was that okay?
- Do you want some food, sir?
No, sit down.
- What about you, Mert?
- I had some, thanks.
Listen to me.
What happened here?
Absolute chaos.
He should look after himself.
Besides he is wealthy.
He really should do.
Can you help my son, Mert?
About what?
He has homework.
What homework?
Schools haven't opened yet.
It's summer homework.
Did you ask Yilmaz?
He said that
he didn't get it. That's a...
writing poetry homework.
- Okay I will have a look.
- Thank you.
The kids of today are
troublemakers.
He never listens to me.
Raising children is difficult.
Beating or shouting don't work.
No, no.
No beating, Ekrem.
Of course beating won't work.
What age is this?
We were beaten everyday.
I was beaten many times.
And what was the result?
- What?
- Yes, it is not a solution.
Listen to me, Ekrem.
Beating and shouting
are not good at all.
They won't solve anything.
Your Dad beat you,
his Dad also beat him.
What is the benefit? Nothing.
A child shouldn't be hit.
Think about it.
Generations always get better.
Your Dad thought
you were trouble too.
Change your mindset,
our children'll be better.
You know... my Dad used to
beat me with the branches of a tree.
Is it normal to beat
a little child with branches?
Speaking of trees.
The Zaqqum tree.
Is there anything about it
in the Quran that says...
it is cursed or...
harmful.
Is it true, sir?
Well...
The Zaqqum tree
My Earth.
I walk in the dirt,
I am happy on my earth.
In this greenery,
the world is one entity.
Flowers are my companions,
trees are my oxygen sources.
I won't forget the animals,
they are my buddies.
Isn't it very good?
The title is good, too.
It could also be "Love of Earth"
but this is better.
- Make a copy for me, okay?
- Okay.
Inspiration doesn't always come.
But since it has
Okay.
I like it.
The title is good, too.
I just reconsidered it for a sec.
Can you read it last time?
It is very good.
My Earth.
I walk in the dirt,
I am happy on my earth.
In this greenery,
the world is one entity.
Flowers are my companions,
trees are my oxygen sources.
I won't forget the animals,
they are my buddies.
Oxygen.
- Repeat it.
- Oxygen.
Will your teacher ask you
to read it?
- He probably will.
- Or will you just submit it?
- He will probably ask us.
- Then it's oxygen.
What exactly are you up to?
What's up in Istanbul?
I'll have my own business.
It'll be clearer soon.
I am asking you to come here
to take care of the tea fields...
but you can't even tell me
what you do.
I can, I make films.
There is lots to do,
I have many projects.
I can't drop them and come here.
You don't want to move
because of the girl?
Not at all.
But there should be
a concrete reason.
The fields are unattended.
Someone must take care of them.
Everyone is dying
to take your fields.
You should be the one.
Who wants to take the fields?
There is already someone.
It will continue as before.
It just can't.
Your father is...
gone.
Now someone must take charge.
I would do it
if I wasn't in Belgium.
But I have work to do there.
Well said, you have work.
I also have work in Istanbul.
It is not easy to move,
you know that.
But you have to move back.
You are the one
who should do it.
If you don't want to do it...
leave some of the lands
to your cousins.
They will manage it.
- But someone's already doing it.
- Not like that.
You should transfer
your rights...
so they can work from the heart.
Then will we evict Ekrem?
Ekrem is just a servant.
He is temporary.
He isn't a member of our family.
So should we just throw him out?
Did you ever check the fields?
They are covered with
thorns and dried leaves.
It's an absolute mess.
They'll hear you now,
please speak quietly.
It's embarrassing.
Don't be embarrassed.
You have to do the things
that need to be done.
Let's keep it like this for now.
We'll think about it later.
Later?
Back then,
I asked your father...
to build an apartment.
Each of us would have a flat,
and we could gather there.
But your father wasn't
interested at all.
Let's do it
if you'll move back here.
I can't move back, but you can.
You're just putting off everything.
I am not putting this off.
I got your point.
But I can't move right now.
I have no possibility.
You can't?
Then don't.
Have you heard
what your mother said?
- I am not interested.
- Cause you choose the easy way.
Fine.
But I have to tell you,
I just can't help it.
She claims that she sold
her jewelry to buy the fields...
and she's entitled to
some of the land.
You don't care?
If your uncle hears about it,
he will raise hell.
- Don't let him then.
- It is not possible.
Back then your uncle...
should have stopped your mom.
Then she wouldn't talk
like this.
- Can I come in?
- Come in, dear.
- Were you talking in private?
- No.
Look what I'll show you, mom.
Let's see
if you can recognize him.
- Isn't that Cumali?
- Yes, Cumali.
This is Mert's film.
I heard about it,
but I haven't watched it.
You won an award
with this film, right?
I won it
at a short film festival.
How long ago?
Around 10 years,
I was at university.
Time really flies.
Have you ever tried your luck
at film festivals in Belgium?
I don't remember, Busra.
It's been a long time.
I may have submitted it.
My friend has a YouTube channel,
she can advertise your works.
Maybe, we'll see.
This girl's voice sounds
a little strange.
It's like it doesn't fit her role.
I felt the same
when I watched it first.
I watched it with my friends.
They also liked the film, but...
Did you get used to her voice
later on?
- Did it sound better?
- I mean...
we liked the film,
but her voice was high pitched.
- Do you still think the same?
- Yes.
- It's just my opinion.
- I'm just curious
why you didn't like it.
Maybe it's a special voice.
Maybe I chose it intentionally.
I mean...
her acting seems weak.
It's not just about her voice.
She can't act well?
But I liked the film.
Okay, okay.
- Thanks a lot.
- It's just my opinion.
- I got it.
- I just wanted to say.
Thank you so much,
but what I don't understand is...
that you've got it all figured out
about voices and acting.
Do you have any equipment?
I didn't mean that,
I just made a criticism.
I'll find equipment for you.
Please make a film.
Let's watch it.
- Did I mean that, Mert?
- But you've figured it out.
You are an expert.
Make a film and let's watch it.
Why are you getting angry?
I am not angry.
Just leave this though.
- I was watching it.
- Is it the time to do this now?
You're watching it on a tiny screen
and commenting on quality.
- Big screen--
- Don't raise your voice.
Okay, but...
These things are not like
makeup videos on YouTube.
What did I say wrong now?
Can you please calm down?
I understand that--
- Is it the time for this talk?
- No, it isn't, but...
just calm down.
Did I say something bad?
What did I say?
- That's enough.
- Okay, you didn't say anything.
Mert, please calm down.
Was this the time
to talk about it, aunty?
She's a little bit tactless
like her father.
- Just calm down.
- Okay.
We've done your head in.
- Let me give you this.
- My head hurts.
I see.
Let me give you this.
Buy some--
- What's this for?
- Take it.
Buy some pitas for tomorrow.
Okay?
Buy them with meat,
not with cheese.
Otherwise, kids won't eat them
and people will gossip.
- Okay.
- Be calm, okay?
- I am calm.
- Okay, my dear.
- I'll rest a little, good night.
- Thanks, good night.
- Did you finish them all?
- I did.
- Let me check.
- No need.
- Let me just check them.
- No need.
Why? Give it to me,
let me have a look.
We'd finished up to this part.
Did you write down
the answers in the notebook?
Are the answers in the notebook?
Give it to me.
The cat got your tongue.
Did you change
the title of the poem?
My Village?
The day awakens,
the morning wind...
scans the fields like velvet.
No sound, just the corn cobs
swinging in the wind.
Two hills away,
my grandma's house, my village.
I am reading the verses of God
from the nature.
Peace embraces me.
I'm sleeping under the same tree
as I always do.
Did you change it?
Who changed it, Serkan?
Tell me who changed it?
Selim.
Selim?
Selim.
When did he change it?
Why didn't you like my poem?
Did he offer to change it,
or you?
Who wanted to change it?
You or Selim? Say something.
The day awakens,
the morning wind...
scans the fields like velvet.
No sound, just the corn cobs
swinging in the wind.
What's going on?
I wish I had a home,
even if it had only one room.
Selim and Yilmaz are
like my sons.
But I don't feel comfortable
with them.
Can two families stay
in one house?
I'm afraid of
having sex with my wife.
I'm afraid that
someone will hear my voice.
Didn't you talk to
my uncle about this?
Your uncle...
There's a lot of land.
Build your own house.
It's not easy.
Your uncle prevents me.
Your uncle...
Well...
You...
After you left,
your uncle changed a lot.
He'll dispose of me today...
and will dispose of you
in the future too.
Your uncle...
well...
has changed a lot.
He is not who you think.
I could stay here
thanks to your father.
But now...
I will be evicted.
Me...
You are the only person
who can help me.
You can ask your uncle...
to give some land...
to me.
Then I can have a home.
My family...
is here.
I have a son and a wife.
Well...
You can't trust humankind.
I even can't go to
the grocery store.
I can't leave my wife alone.
They are young men.
Selim and Yilmaz are
like my sons, but...
they are ignorant.
So...
I don't feel comfortable.
I wish...
I could relax in my shorts
and pajamas in my house.
I want to have my own house.
Well, what to say.
Only...
You are the only one
who can support me.
So you think that
he will evict you.
But you do all the work here,
he needs you.
He can't work alone.
You don't know him,
he will evict you, too.
That's not easy.
He will sell 40 tons of tea,
but pretend like it's 30.
He'll hire Russian workers.
They will ruin the plants.
Then the plants won't
grow well next year.
The Russians will harvest it...
then he'll give you
only 30 out of 40 tons.
How will you catch him?
He makes me do all his work.
I harvest his beehives.
My wife takes care of his cows.
The housework never ends.
I've been taking care of
his beehives for years...
but he hasn't given me
any honey.
Lately, my wife was sick,
so he gave me a bit of it.
Even so, I'm grateful.
But he wants to get rid of me.
What do you think, Mert?
What can I do?
It's between you and him.
I think you work well,
but I will not be around.
So you should talk to him.
Could you turn off
the lights, Mert?
I am very sleepy.
But I can't fall asleep.
Mert.
Turn off the lights and leave.
Please.
Can we talk?
No.
- I'm telling you, I can't sleep.
- I don't care.
Nalan?
I actually came here
to apologize.
In fact, I am sorry.
Nalan?
Do you accept my apology?
Don't you?
Nalan?
I am sorry.
What is this?
Are you serious?
Did you come here
with a medical report?
Why are you so surprised?
Will you deny it?
No, I won't.
But your memory is inaccurate.
Always the same issue.
Is this how it happened?
How did it happen?
You hit me.
- You squeezed my throat.
- You hit and pushed me.
You were strangling me,
I pushed you to protect myself.
- Are you okay?
- Don't be silly.
Didn't you try to strangle me?
Mert.
You hit me, it's no excuse.
I just pushed you
unintentionally.
It's no excuse.
Should I do the same then?
You sneaked into my house
and broke my computer.
Should I file
a criminal complaint?
You should thank me,
I saved an addict like you.
I've apologized to you,
even though I am right.
You said that
you were wrong just now.
I didn't say I was wrong,
I just apologized.
Because I cannot
go on like this.
I am not trying to figure out
who is right and who is wrong.
That's why you apologized?
I just want to resolve things.
Why are you here?
What do you mean?
Why did you come here?
If I lost my father,
wouldn't you come?
Let me save you from
the necessity of hypocrisy.
I don't need anyone's help.
I don't need anyone.
If you just came for that,
you can go.
In fact...
you can go abroad.
- When will you stop this?
- Until you tell me the truth.
- I told you the truth.
- No, you didn't.
Yes, I wanted to go abroad.
I just needed to gather
my thoughts.
But I changed my mind.
We already talked about that.
But you lied to me,
then I talked with him.
- You talked with him?
- Yes.
He wrote to me.
You are lying,
you're trying to trick me.
I said he wrote to me.
He wrote to me on Instagram.
He wanted to talk with me.
We met in Kadikoy.
Whatever you did to him,
he was also miserable.
I asked...
"Did you sleep with Nalan?"
No, not like that.
I asked him directly,
just as it is.
"Did you fuck Nalan?"
He said, "Yes."
He couldn't say, "I fucked her."
He just said, "Yes."
Fuck off.
Fuck off.
Okay?
I don't want to shout,
just fuck off.
- Why are you so angry?
- Because you are disgusting.
Cause I'm telling the truth?
You are not telling the truth,
you are lying.
Then how do I know
the tattoo on his neck?
You saw it on IG.
What about his tattoo story?
He told me the whole thing.
You...
make me disgust men.
Get out of here.
Get out of here for God's sake.
I don't want to make a scene.
So you know men very well,
you've decoded the DNA of them.
- You can compare them.
- Fuck off, okay?
Get out of here.
I don't want to make a scene.
Just go.
I am not going.
- I said go, Mert.
- I won't.
- Go.
- No, I am not going.
I'll be here.
I'll be here
until we resolve this.
Okay, stay.
Turn off the lights.
You turn them off.
My goodness.
Are you kidding me?
Get out of here.
- Get out, Mert.
- Okay, puff.
- Idiot.
- I will turn off the lights.
He used to wear a diaper.
But he doesn't want it now.
He is ashamed.
It's normal,
he's almost a teenager.
Do you wake him up at night?
I can't do it.
- No.
- Why not?
I do housework.
I maintain the garden.
I feel very tired.
How can I wake him up?
I see, but you should
wake him up at night.
If you had told me
I'd have done it.
No, that is not okay.
As he's already sleeping here...
- I feel ashamed.
- No problem at all...
I could have done that.
Does he go to the toilet
before sleeping?
I ask him to
but he doesn't do it.
He's not willing to go.
I don't know why.
You can't solve it
with a hodja, I think.
You must take him to a doctor.
It could be psychological.
The neighbor's child
went to the hodja.
He got cured.
He doesn't do it anymore.
You also went to the hodja.
Did he get cured?
He... didn't.
But he will.
He'll be well.
He'll be well in future.
But you should do something now.
What happened?
I stepped on an insect.
What insect?
A cockroach I think.
What's up with these books?
- What are you searching for?
- Nothing important.
Does the servant
read these books?
Don't know, they could be
my dad's old books.
What time is your flight?
- Did you hit the car?
- I said that I didn't.
You did.
Which part did I hit?
The car is fine.
You hit this car,
tell me the truth.
That is just dirt.
- You hit this car.
- It'll be gone after washing.
Tell me the truth.
I am telling the truth,
the car is just fine.
Pazar is a small town, bro.
I can find out
everything you did in here.
- So?
- You hit this car.
You can't find anything out,
because I did nothing.
Why are you lying, bro?
- Why are you lying?
- Why would I?
Tell him the truth.
Why are you lying?
Tell him that you hit the car.
- You are lying.
- I didn't do it.
How come?
Didn't you hit my dog?
Didn't you hit my dog?
Didn't you hit my beloved dog?
- What dog?
- What "What dog?"
You threw it in the garbage.
Why are you lying?
- I have nothing to do with it.
- Don't lie, be a man.
Put your hand down.
I have nothing to do
with the dog.
Didn't you hit my dog?
No, I didn't.
How?
You hit my dog.
Be a man and tell me the truth.
I'm telling it, I'm from here--
From here?
Don't lie you freak!
Hands off.
Don't test me.
- Come here.
- Get off me.
You hit my dog.
Get out of here.
- What about the car?
- Get out, I'll handle it.
You'll get used to it.
Don't tire yourself.
Look at that.
Damn it.
You'll get used to your loss,
as we did with grandma.
It'll pass.
It's okay.
You'll get used to it.
It'll pass.
Yes, Mr Hayrettin?
I am so sorry.
Things are a bit busy here,
the funeral was postponed.
I see.
I'll be coming back
tomorrow, Mr Hayrettin.
I have my friend's mother,
but she lives in Bakirkoy.
Can you handle it one more day?
I'll be there tomorrow.
- I see.
- Please don't leave to him.
He can't look after cats.
Please look after her
one more day.
I see, but don't give to him,
just leave her at home.
Then just lock the door.
Please, Mr Hayrettin,
it's only one more day.
I will take her tomorrow.
Why don't you understand?
Please don't leave to him.
Give it to me.
Who is it?
- Mr Hayrettin--
- Give it to me.
- Hello?
- Don't say anything.
- What are you talking about?
- Don't shout, don't shout.
What?
We have a funeral.
Look after her one more day.
She won't eat you.
Be quiet, Selim.
What are you talking about?
Just do it one more day.
I don't get what you're on about.
You are talking like an idiot.
Don't bark,
you'll look after her.
- You will!
- Don't shout.
Hang it up!
You Istanbul freak.
Don't worry, he'll look after her.
Let's go, we have things to do.
Come on.
Sebahat?
- Where is the hodja?
- You've dug it?
- Yes.
- Did water come out?
Shut up and call the hodja.
I dug the whole grave myself.
Serkan!
Is it time for football?
Do you hear me, Serkan?
Come inside.
- Damn it.
- Come on.
Sebahat?
Yes, sir.
- Is my sister there?
- Yes.
Call her, please.
What's up?
Why did you call me?
What are you trying to do?
What do you mean?
Did you ask him
to dig that grave?
Yes, what's the matter?
But I reserved that place
for myself.
What do you mean?
I made a will
to be buried there.
How could you--
Our brother should be buried
next to our father.
You can't just reserve it.
Absolute nonsense.
We reserved a place for him too.
Everyone chose a place.
Very nice.
"Everyone chose a place."
"Everyone chose a place."
For God's sake.
Here you go.
Put it here.
Take it slow.
Let's put it slowly.
Take it slow.
- Is this okay, sir?
- Yes, it's okay.
- Here you go, let's begin.
- Come on.
Let's get in order.
Please get close to each other.
I guess we are ready.
Let's begin.
- Dear Believers--
- What is this?
Are you out of your mind?
Get out of here.
- What a shameless jerk.
- What's the matter, Recep?
Can't you see
he's wearing shorts?
Go get changed.
No, he won't come here
even if he changes.
Recep, please stop it
for God's sake.
- You're disgracing me.
- Okay, I am shutting up.
You are still the same,
prison didn't moralize you.
- Calm down.
- Okay, brother.
- Get in order, come on.
- Let's keep calm.
God forgive me.
Let's go on.
Dear believers.
Every soul shall taste death.
Death is the truth.
No one did escape from death...
and no one shall.
Our duty is to remember death...
and to be prepared for it
while living.
How will we prepare for death?
By being a good person.
By obeying God's
orders and prohibitions.
By being honest.
By staying away from lies.
By behaving fair.
Only then we can expect
death to come peacefully.
Let us consent.
Do you consent to give
your rights of amity and kinship?
We consent.
- Do you consent?
- We consent.
May God bless you all.
Let me briefly explain
how to perform the prayer.
There are four parts.
The first part is
the Subhaneke prayer.
The second part is
the Salli and Barik prayers.
The third part is
the Funeral prayer.
Alternatively,
the Fatiha prayer.
We'll finish it in the fourth part
which is the Salutation.
Let's set our intentions.
"I intend to perform...
the Funeral prayer...
and follow the Imam."
God is the greatest.
May the peace of God
be upon you.
Let's read the Fatiha prayer
for the soul of the deceased.
Here you go.
Lift it evenly.
Here you go.
Oh, God.
For God's sake.
What luck is this?
For God's sake.
Where have you been?
You are late.
It was at Mr Arif's house.
Tell your mom not to
lend it again.
Okay.
I've warned you
not to give anything to him...
not to talk to him...
and not to deal with him.
Haven't I?
- I just--
- He is a godless man.
I just forbid lending it to him.
Move them to this side.
Mustafa, you sure where
the grave should go?
It's gonna go right there.
But there could be
a landslide here.
- What landslide?
- There's groundwater here.
No, there is no water here.
Just look at the soil.
No, there's no water.
If there is groundwater,
we shouldn't dig the grave here.
No sir, no such thing here.
I've heard that water came out
of a grave near this land. So...
if there is groundwater here,
the grave could be at risk.
The thing is sir,
we came here with my brother.
We walked around this field,
he loves it here.
He longed for this place.
He asked me
to dig his grave right here.
He stood right over there
and asked me to dig it right here.
But he may not
have known about it. I mean...
he doesn't have to be buried here
just because it was his will.
If there's water...
- I have never seen water here.
- Think for a second...
if there is, let's not dig.
It rained too much last month,
and the vent above was blocked...
then water flowed here.
But there is
no water underneath.
I know cause
when we were planting tea
we didn't encounter
such a thing.
There's no water here.
What does Mert think about it?
I don't know either.
He didn't tell me anything
about his will.
But it's quite steep here.
That's no problem.
We already discussed it
with your dad...
and we looked around.
He insisted to be buried here.
He said that he did not consent
to be buried elsewhere.
He loved it here.
He must be buried here.
Don't consider anywhere else,
it's gonna be here.
It is too steep here.
Don't start again
for God's sake.
Drop it man, drop it.
Start digging there.
Drop it.
For God's sake,
you all talk nonsense.
Just dig, let it be over.
For God's sake.
Start there,
dig towards that direction.
Don't pull the soil down,
we'll use it later.
We're gonna cover
the grave with it.
The soil is awful.
Does it really look like
there's water here, sir?
It may come out
after we've dug further down.
Stuff like this happens.
People make unsuitable wills.
What if I had something in my will
that I didn't know about?
But it comes to light
after I've died
Could there be
any Lakot here, dad?
No son, not in this soil.
What did you say?
- Could there be any Lakot here?
- Is it time for a Lakot?
You can't catch a Lakot
while digging a grave.
Why aren't you picking up?
They've been calling all day
to offer condolences.
I don't answer unknown calls.
You afraid your mom might call?
Not at all, Nalan.
Why would you even think that?
You're talking nonsense.
- Maybe she's heard about it.
- From where?
Maybe there's someone she's seen,
relatives or something.
I don't think so.
I just want a moment of peace.
Hello?
Ah, was it you,
Mr Hayrettin?
Yes, yes, I am there.
The funeral's tomorrow.
Thank you.
Just put the sand in the corner,
she'll go to it.
No.
It doesn't matter,
just put it anywhere.
No, that's totally fine,
Mr Hayrettin.
Thank you very much.
I'll be back
tomorrow evening anyway.
Okay, no problem.
Thank you so much,
Mr Hayrettin.
Thanks, thanks.
Thank you.
It's my neighbour.
I left the cat with him.
- She's in his house?
- Yes.
- You shouldn't have left her.
- Why not?
Cats dislike changing places.
It affects their psychology.
You should have left the key.
He would check on the flat
occasionally to feed her.
It'd have been better.
It's only for one day.
Will she get depressed in a day?
I was in a hurry to come here.
How did I--
- What happened?
- I forgot the child in town.
What child?
Serkan.
Come on.
Why are you staring?
Come on.
Get up, come on.
Serkan.
Stop staring, come on.
I can't wait for you all day.
Go away.
- I can't leave you here.
- Go away, I don't want you.
- Get lost.
- Don't mess with me.
People are looking at us.
Stop it.
- You're insane.
- Don't be ridiculous, Mert.
Come on, dear.
I have enough problems.
- Did you study in Istanbul?
- Yes.
- Which department dear?
- Economics.
Economics?
It's a good department, right?
- Yes.
- And what do your parents do?
They are both retired
from a bank.
From a bank, very good.
Very good.
Nowadays it's difficult
to raise children.
It's really difficult.
We have two sons.
The elder one is unemployed,
as he didn't study.
The younger one is studying
in a good department.
Karadeniz Technical University
Public Relations.
- Is that a good department?
- It's good.
- It's good, right?
- Yes.
Could something come up
for him at your workplace?
It might, I have colleagues
from that department.
It could...
But it'd be better
if he had a master's degree.
- No, he'll work after university.
- Then his salary will be less.
How come?
If he had a master's degree,
his salary would be higher.
How much?
It would be slightly higher
than a normal salary.
How much exactly?
That would depend on
where he works.
- Is your salary enough for you?
- Yes.
- Do you have a car?
- I do.
Nice, you have a car.
What about a house?
I don't have a house,
I pay rent.
Did you buy the car yourself?
- My father bought it.
- Of course.
Is your salary enough
for your monthly expenses?
Yes, I pay my rent and bills,
and I am trying to get along...
with the rest.
How much would my son earn
if he worked?
- How much exactly?
- I don't know exactly.
But it wouldn't be too bad.
It should be enough for him.
I wonder how much...
How would she know?
He is just a student.
He's still studying.
She may have friends
who talk about such things.
- What's the cut-down tree's name?
- Which one?
- The one right here.
- It's a mulberry tree which...
I asked him to cut.
The other ones are...
Zaqqum trees that
your grandpa planted.
He cut them, too.
I can't get through to him.
They used to bloom
beautiful flowers.
But the servant
never listened to him.
I wish you didn't ask
him to cut any tree.
How'd I know that
he'd cut all of them?
So, there are job opportunities
in your company then?
Can you ask them
how much salary they'd give?
Could my son make a living
in Istanbul or not?
I will ask.
I am very concerned.
We raised him in tough conditions.
The opportunities are limited.
His brother couldn't find a job.
It's not easy.
That's why I am asking
about salaries.
But she can't know right now.
She may know roughly.
I mean if she's making enough--
It will depend on
where he will work.
Every company is
different after all.
What is the best department?
Is Economics good?
It's fine, we work in banks.
Public Relations has more options.
Then Public Relations is better,
my son's department.
Then he'll probably get
a higher salary than yours.
Perhaps.
How much is your salary, dear?
It's a little bit higher
than minimum wage.
How much exactly?
It's enough for me.
I live alone,
I pay my rent, and...
I can survive with the rest.
It's enough for me.
Well.
It is very difficult
to live alone in Istanbul.
If your salary is only enough for
the rent, electricity, and water...
it is not worth studying.
It is not worth working either.
When my salary isn't enough,
my family supports me.
Which is a plus.
They won't always be with you.
You should learn how to stand
on your own two feet.
Anyway my salary
will increase gradually.
Do they pay more
when you work more?
Sometimes I can get a bonus
when I work overtime.
Then you should work more.
Work more if they pay more.
You should work more.
Your salary can't be enough.
You must work harder.
- More work, more money, right?
- Yes.
That's good then.
So, how much do you get
in total?
Why are you always asking
about money, uncle?
- How much--
- We are just chatting.
Just tell him,
let's get this over with.
- I get 3,200.
- Okay?
- What do you get?
- 3,200.
3,200?
You can't afford living
with 3,200 in Istanbul.
I handle it,
my family supports me.
But what will do you
in the future?
I mean...
It'll be difficult with 3,200
in Istanbul.
But my salary will increase.
It's like this cause I'm new.
That's why I suggested
a master's degree.
- Will it be higher then?
- Of course.
So, how much would he get then?
Serkan, it's bedtime.
Serkan.
I want to ask you something.
Yes, let's buy some meat.
Don't invite them,
it'll be better with less people.
Okay, I have to hang up now.
I'll call you later.
- Welcome.
- I left a phone here yesterday.
- What was the brand?
- IPhone 7, it's got a red case.
I guess it's this one.
That's the one.
- Is it okay?
- No, it's not working.
- Not working?
- It's been off since yesterday.
I couldn't let you know
cause I couldn't reach you.
I guess it's a
motherboard problem.
Do you remember it turned off
when we tried the charger?
Yes, but that's
just a coincidence.
Look at this,
there are cracks on the screen.
They are old though.
Okay, they may be old,
but when we tried the charger...
the problem coincidentally
occurred at that moment.
We need to send it to Rize
to get it checked.
Like I said, I guess the problem is
in the motherboard.
Let's have it repaired there,
then you can pay the fee.
- Can I get it today?
- No, it'll take around 3-4 days.
That's a long time.
- I'm going to send this to Rize.
- But I don't live here.
I live in Istanbul,
I'm not here for that long.
Then I have nothing else
to say, bro.
But...
you're asking for a fee.
My phone...
was working yesterday...
but now it is broken.
Sure, but what do you mean?
Did I break this phone?
You were here, too.
When we put it on to charge,
it turned off.
I am not selling this charger
for the first time.
Okay, but I was here
just to buy a charger.
Let me explain, bro.
Take the charger,
and go to any other shops.
Basar, Ihsan, Ahmet...
Just ask them.
If any of them tell you that...
it's broken because of the charger,
I'll give you a brand new phone.
If I take it now...
I can't do much.
I'll probably take it
to those shops.
- Maybe they can repair it?
- No, you have to send it to Rize.
It won't be fixed any other way.
It must be repaired in Rize.
Then let me take it.
I don't have time to get it fixed.
Okay, as you wish.
Just return the phone I gave you.
Then you can take yours.
I see.
But, you know,
I gave you a working phone.
If I return yours,
what will I use?
My God.
Brother.
By talking like this,
you're accusing me of breaking it.
I've been doing this job for years.
I did not break your phone.
It was already broken.
How can I be sure
you gave me a working phone?
It already had a problem.
- It was already broken.
- It was just out of charge.
I didn't break your phone, bro.
It was already problematic.
I didn't do anything.
Okay, then let me take it.
I'll return your phone tomorrow.
Certainly not.
You take your phone,
and you give me my phone.
That's how we'll resolve this.
I am trying to help you.
I'm not keen on your old phone,
I'm ashamed to use it.
Why are you ashamed?
You can make a call, can't you?
I helped you, but you are...
accusing me of
breaking your phone.
Don't you want to
send this to Rize then?
No, I have no time.
Then take your phone,
and give me my phone back.
Okay, I got your point,
but it was working yesterday.
For God's sake.
It was not working, bro.
Your phone was broken.
You gave me a broken phone.
You gave me a broken phone,
and you think it was working.
We can't reach a deal
in this way.
Give me my phone back,
and get yours repaired elsewhere.
I've got nothing else to say.
How many times
do I have to explain?
You keep saying the same thing.
"My phone was not broken."
"My phone was working."
Such nonsense.
I've not seen
anything like this before.
I have a lot of work,
I can't deal with this all day.
I have plenty of work to do.
Come on.
Go a little forward, dad.
Okay.
Watch your steps here.
We're almost done.
Lift the back, Yilmaz.
- Lift it up.
- Okay, take it slow.
Come help us, help us.
Take it slow, one second.
Turn slowly, son.
- Watch the corner, brother.
- Okay, Yilmaz.
Watch the corner, son.
Okay, okay.
Where shall we put it?
Put it right here.
- Shall we put it there, sir?
- Yes Ekrem, I'll be back in a sec.
Ekrem, don't stay there,
don't block the way.
- Don't touch the cover, son.
- Okay, okay.
Dad.
- Dad, your phone is ringing.
- Oh, is it mine?
Hello?
Did you arrive?
How come?
No, certainly not.
No way, today--
We're gonna bury him today.
All these people have arrived.
We just brought the coffin.
No, no, we can't wait.
No way, I can't.
What?
Everyone--
We can't wait,
we will bury him today.
I don't care if you can't come.
Then don't consent,
I don't really care.
Where were you
when he was alive?
You've remembered him
after he died.
I'm gonna bury him today.
Whether you come or not,
it doesn't change anything.
What will you tell to Mert?
Why don't you tell me?
- Selim.
- Yes, Dad.
Come here.
For God's sake.
Your aunt wants
to speak with Mert.
Let's see
what she's going to say.
- What's up, Mustafa?
- It's not your business, Ekrem.
Okay.
No need to know everything.
Mert, Aunt wants to talk to you.
For God's sake,
I'm sick of these people.
What happened?
- They're coming tomorrow.
- So what?
- We'll bury him today.
- She doesn't consent.
- She asked me to postpone it.
- No postponing.
- We will do it today.
- What's up, Mert?
My aunt wants
to postpone the burial.
- Okay, we can do it tomorrow.
- What tomorrow?
You all talk nonsense.
Tomorrow?
Why?
Where will we keep him
in this heat?
Deep freezers, refrigerators...
the town morgue,
air conditioning...
I will bury him today.
The same thing happened
in the past.
We kept my grandpa waiting
for a day.
And then I saw
a horrible nightmare.
He was throwing soil on himself
over and over again.
- He wanted the soil.
- You were just tired.
Not at all.
I have worse dreams
when I'm tired.
I have worse dreams.
What dreams?
We will do it today.
I can't deal with you all.
For God's sake.
How do I do it?
Thanks to my...
years of experience.
I climb it with a rope...
then I pull myself.
I have more in different places.
What sets the black hive
apart from other beehives?
It is completely natural.
Bees discover it naturally
and build their nests within it.
This is real beekeeping.
Other ways are bullshit,
everybody could do it.
Many now believe
they're beekeepers.
Normally I used to do it
with my uncle Recep.
Our youngest uncle.
But he is in jail now.
I didn't know that
you have an uncle in jail.
So I do it myself now.
Why is he in jail?
It's an unfortunate incident.
He was working as a fisherman...
a homeless sneaked into
his shelter...
and he caught him.
So...
my uncle saw the man
enjoying the stove inside.
When he saw him like that...
he got very angry.
He beat him there.
Extremely hard.
The next day the man
was hospitalized in Rize.
He died from a brain hemorrhage.
I hardly believe it.
The guy robbed his place...
and then caused him
to get into trouble.
I am very sorry.
How long will he stay in jail?
5 or 6 more years probably.
Damn it.
What's that?
- What are you doing, Selim?
- Hold on, just hold on.
What the fuck are you doing?
Don't be afraid, it's okay.
I'm just scaring some Malagure.
Was that really necessary now?
Don't you see them? Look.
They fly near the hives.
I'm just shooting to scare them.
What is that? A hawk?
No, they are totally different.
Malagure is a bee-eater bird.
They hunt bees around.
A hawk is a different bird.
They are not alike.
Why do you keep a hawk
in your house yard?
I train it to hunt quails.
It's beneficial for you.
My grandpa taught me it
as a kid.
I used to watch him everyday.
When the hawk hit the net
he would get very excited.
He would pull the hawk
out of the net and hold it.
I was dreaming of growing up
and becoming like him.
But I was only collecting
insects back then.
Can't you drive
a little slower, Selim?
Don't worry, I know this road well.
I can drive it blindfolded.
Anyway, what was I saying?
I was collecting insects
to hunt little birds.
Mert told me about
that insect that...
has a strange name.
- Lakot, Lakot.
- Yes, Lakot.
How come you know about it?
Mert told me that
he was collecting them with you.
Mert? He couldn't even touch
such things.
- When will you harvest the hives?
- What?
The hives... When will you
harvest them? Isn't it time?
I'll do it once I've wrapped up
the tea farming works.
But I'm not very hopeful
for the result. The weather...
has been very out of balance.
I don't really get it.
Maybe it's because of
the global warming.
I am sick of it.
Selim, make sure the fan side
is pointing at you.
Handle the metal sheet
with care.
Yes, like that.
It has a mechanism below.
You can adjust it.
You have an...
extension cable?
Yes, it's ready.
We'll just plug it in, right?
Yes, and get the fan
towards you.
Okay.
- Stay for lunch.
- Not now, we're in a hurry.
But I cooked a delicious meal.
Thank you for asking.
Let's eat Muhlama.
I have rice,
baked fish, pickles...
No, thank you,
we have eaten all day.
Baked fish...
with lemon and onion.
I marinated the fish last night.
I will bake it,
and it'll cook in 5 minutes.
We can come another time.
- Maybe Mert is hungry?
- No, we've eaten all day.
I know that you are hungry.
Come on, it'll take only 5 minutes.
Let's eat together,
I don't like eating alone.
Thank you,
but we're really full.
Maybe another time.
We didn't have a civil marriage,
and so I divorced her.
- Now I live alone.
- How did you divorce her?
- Civil marriage--
- I sent her to her parents' house.
"Sending her" meant divorce.
Then her father said that...
she would behave better
if I did what she wanted.
Or if I got permission.
- What permission?
- For civil marriage.
Maybe it would be better.
Why didn't you do it?
I can't deal with that stuff
at this age.
- What about children?
- The children...
are from my second wife.
As my first wife was infertile...
upon her request...
I married again.
My first wife was alive
back then.
I had two children,
then my first wife died.
I could not get along
with the second one.
- So you sent her?
- Yes, I sent her.
As we didn't have
a civil marriage...
I was free to leave her.
So you married
for a second time...
- and had children from her.
- Yes.
Then the children and
the second wife left.
- Yes, I sent her.
- The first one remained?
- But his children are here.
- Yes.
- Are they here?
- He said, "The first one is dead."
His first wife.
But when he married again...
the first one was alive.
Yeah.
May she rest in peace.
- I'll never forget her.
- She was very brave.
- She supported you well.
- Yes.
Unfortunately, yes.
I think you should marry
only once...
and live all your life
with just her.
It is the best thing to do
in my opinion.
How did their families
let you marry them?
You married two women.
One of them...
left you with children,
then you married again.
What a turbulent life.
- I find it very sincere.
- How come?
The mind of a man
cannot deal with it.
Neither your body
nor your energy is enough.
I just think that he's sincere.
I mean...
everything seems clear,
there is no cheating, no lies.
Everybody knows about it,
her parents are okay with it.
Yes, but today's life
differs from the past.
It is an old tradition,
our elders used to live that way.
Now people do it by cheating.
In the past everything was clear,
now everyone lies to each other.
Okay, but it's just
my point of view.
I don't care what people do.
For me, it's all about one partner.
You marry her and then
you spend all your life with her.
You sleep with her
and wake up next to her.
But that contradicts
with the laws of nature.
That doesn't exist in nature.
- What do you mean?
- Think about animals.
Do you think animals are
loyal to their mates?
They mate and have children,
then they mate with another one.
That's got nothing
to do with it.
Animals live outside,
we differ in habitat.
Animals live in nature
where we also belong...
but we've shut ourselves
into houses.
We are also in nature,
but our life is different.
We've been living
like this for centuries.
Now you're going to claim that
we've evolved from animals.
- Yes I will.
- How come?
- What?
- He's lost it.
It's biology.
- That's nonsense.
- It's science.
What biology?
We are all different,
humans, animals, birds...
They all have different lives.
- But we all share one nature.
- So what?
They're still animals.
I am just sharing
my own thoughts.
In my opinion...
you should have one partner,
and you should sleep with her.
Evolving from animals
is a ridiculous idea.
If it was true...
it would be in the Quran.
You know, Uncle Erdal went to
the Strait of Gibraltar which...
proves the story that says
fresh water and sea never mix.
It is the same here,
you know our rivers, Hilmi.
What has this got to do
with the Quran?
So, the rivers flow into the sea,
but the sea remains salty.
No change. If we were evolved
from animals...
it would be mentioned
in the Quran.
Does the Quran mention animals?
Of course it does.
- According to animals--
- You're talking nonsense.
A load of rubbish.
My dear cousin.
In the Quran...
it says, "I gave you animals,
I sent you mute creatures."
It does mention this.
But evolving from animals...
and then becoming human is...
just a fairytale.
The Quran does not
embrace evolution anyway.
What is he talking about?
Do you want to marry again?
I never think of
getting married again.
Why not?
After all these incidents,
my only marriage is...
my first marriage.
- Wasn't it the best?
- Yes.
Your mind was at peace.
- That's--
- You're provoking me.
- What?
- Shall we start again?
- No.
- But you are talking to me.
Have you always
lived here, Selim?
I couldn't get into
university...
so I stayed here.
If I had worked,
I could have done it.
Many idiots got into university.
But I was a troublemaker
back then.
Sometimes I visit my friends
in Eskisehir and Ankara.
Do you ever come to Istanbul
to visit Mert?
No way.
You can't trust Mert.
He invites you...
then he doesn't
pick up your calls.
He would pick up.
Why wouldn't he?
No, I can't deal with him.
If you ever come,
call him anyway.
You can call me, too.
I'll pick up.
But if you won't, I'll get mad.
I will, I will.
Then I'll get your number later.
- Why is he hitting the trunk?
- What the fuck...
Maybe he is out of breath?
I don't understand
what he wants to do.
Turn on the player.
- Sorry?
- Turn on the player.
What?
- Why did you turn on it?
- To drown out his noise.
I'm very nervous.
Don't be nervous.
I won't let him be handed over
in my village.
He's gonna stop us,
he's waving at us.
Don't look at him.
I'll say hi, and keep going.
- Will they check the car?
- No, they won't, just relax.
Good evening, security control.
May I see your IDs?
Sure.
Is Officer Servet here?
He's not here, he's off.
Can you pass mine too, Selim?
What's in the trunk?
The usual, honey or tea leaves.
Is it honey or tea?
Tea, tea.
What's that fan thing?
It's something like
an air conditioner.
Just hang on for a minute,
I'll check your IDs.
Okay.
You think they noticed?
- No, just relax.
- But he inspected the trunk.
We covered it up well,
they won't notice anything.
This is harvesting season.
Everyone has...
a bunch of stuff in their trunk.
They won't bother us.
They will just check our IDs,
and waste some time.
Just relax and wait.
Let me give your IDs back.
- Thanks, everything's okay?
- Yes, you can go.
- Good evening.
- Good evening.
My heart is beating fast.
Calm down, it's over.
When we turn that bend
they can't see us.
Please drive faster, Selim.
Don't be stubborn, Mert.
Let's go to the fountain.
Come on.
Let me rest a bit.
Wash your hands and face,
you'll be refreshed.
Stop it.
Drink some water.
Mert?
No need.
How long can you run away
from this?
You have to do it
one way or another.
You have to do it
like everyone else.
You can't escape it.
You're just torturing yourself.
You know,
I did it for 15 months.
You have a university degree.
You'll be doing it short term.
Mert.
Let's wash your face.
I don't need it.
I mean...
it'll pass by quickly.
It's not as difficult as before.
It'll be done in a flash.
You'll meet diverse guys there.
You even have fun at times.
Maybe I should do
paid service instead.
Why pay all that money
for paid service?
Either way, you'll have to go.
Just go get
your regular military service.
Why are shying away from this?
I don't really get it.
- Where is the fountain, Selim?
- Come, let me take you.
It's very muddy here.
Pass it to me, I'll fill it.
Okay.
This water is healing for eyes.
People come here just
to wash their face.
How is it good for eyes?
It's a known thing around here.
People even come
with barrels to fill'em up.
If you have crust in your eyes
in the mornings...
you should wash your face here.
No, I don't get crusty eyes.
Here you go.
Thank you.
- No, I don't want any.
- Drink a bit.
No, no.
Drink a bit, Mert.
No, I just said that
I don't want any.
- Just drink a bit.
- I won't drink the fucking water.
If she wasn't here
I'd knock the shit out of you.
It's well-cooked.
Greetings.
- Have a seat, Mr Mayor.
- My condolences.
- Please.
- You can sit here, Mustafa.
- My condolences, again.
- Thank you.
- Welcome again.
- Thank you, God bless you.
- How are you, Mr Mayor?
- I am fine, and you?
We are fine, too.
- Hopefully all is well here?
- It's alright.
- Good.
- The workers came to clean...
the tanks last week.
- The water tanks?
- Yes.
- They did a good job.
- Good, I'm glad.
We caused some discomfort.
I appreciate your understanding.
Do you remember
the grass on the roadside that...
we'd agreed to cut.
Remind me tomorrow.
We should clean the road.
Did you notice it
while coming here?
We can't walk through there
in rainy weather.
Our feet get wet.
We should cut it.
If you call me tomorrow,
I'll take care of it.
That would be great.
- My visitors--
- I will send my crew.
- We'll provide the service.
- Thank you.
My visitors get wet
in rainy weather.
- They get completely soaked.
- We'll serve our citizens.
- Let's clean the road.
- We will clean it.
- You can help the crew.
- Of course.
You can show them the area,
and help them to get it done.
I want our people
to be satisfied.
Sure.
Bring some food for the Mayor.
- Thank you, we are not hungry.
- Don't mention it.
Hey.
Bring some food.
Okay.
Table.
- Thank you.
- Bring a table.
A table...
Thank you.
Bring their drinks, too.
- No other problem, right?
- No, Mr Mayor.
Everything is as you see.
- Only the roadsides.
- We will take care of that.
We have no other problem.
We are always ready
to serve you.
You can call me anytime.
I am available 24/7.
- Thank you.
- Call me anytime.
God bless you, I hope
we didn't bother you tonight.
- Don't mention it.
- You've honored us.
You really honored us by...
being with us today.
It is our duty to go to
weddings and funerals.
We are always with you.
We are always together.
Thank you, Mr Mayor.
Solving your problems is
our first duty.
If you support us...
- Of course.
- If you support us...
If we worked together,
all problems would be solved.
Yes, you're right.
Let's drink tea,
you can come later.
I want to see the Mayor,
I will drink tea later.
- Greetings, my condolences.
- Thank you.
Greetings.
- Welcome uncle Nidayim.
- Thank you.
I hope you are well.
Yes.
- Let's say we're good.
- Good, good.
Hello to you.
These issues shouldn't
be discussed here...
as we lost our friend.
But since I found you here
unexpectedly.
Let's not get into those issues.
No, we will.
Because I cannot reach you
by phone or from your office.
- We have to respect the funeral.
- Respect...
I respect that people feel grief.
I also feel it.
- Let's not begin.
- But I have a chance--
Nidayim.
Mr Mayor doesn't want to
talk right now.
When else can I talk?
Let me speak for a minute.
I worked hard
for your election campaign.
I persuaded the villagers
to vote in the town.
Then I donated
two square meters of my land.
But then
your grader operator worked...
in five square meters
of the land.
It's unacceptable.
How couldn't you know about it?
I had a fight with the operator.
I attacked him with a chainsaw.
Are you aware of--
I was then in jail for two hours.
When I heard about it,
I called them.
I asked them to release you.
Sorry for the discomfort.
- You didn't inform me.
- If you'd called me before--
I did, but I couldn't reach you
or anyone around you.
My chainsaw...
- They took it.
- I'll take care of it tomorrow.
- What tomorrow?
- I will solve it.
- He will solve it.
- Okay but...
my land was destroyed.
How will he solve that?
Don't make a fuss
for a piece of soil.
You should go to the mosque,
and pray to God.
What will you do
with that much soil?
For God's sake.
What does prayer
have to do with anything?
I am more faithful and merciful
than any of you.
Mr Mayor.
Why did you take extra land?
Why didn't you check it?
- It's just soil.
- What soil?
- The soil is still there.
- What are you talking about?
- Calm down, Nidayim.
- Why should I?
I've called my lawyer nephew.
I will take you to court.
- Let's go to the kitchen, Nidayim.
- I don't want to eat anything.
The Mayor killed my appetite.
This isn't over yet,
I'll see you later.
Okay, Nidayim.
For God's sake.
What a thoughtless man.
His whole family is like this.
Strange people.
- We should tolerate him.
- Not at all.
I wonder if he saw our roads.
You saw it, right?
Yes, I saw it.
Compare our road with his road.
He can drive to his house.
He is just making a fuss
for two meters of soil.
We should tolerate our people.
Not at all,
he doesn't deserve it.
We must serve our people.
- We must support them.
- Okay, but we even...
had to bring the deceased...
- with a cable car.
- I know your situation.
So was it fair to talk like that
right now?
You are right.
I have to transport everything
with the cable car.
I know about it.
I swear to you that...
his relative asked me
for a lot of money...
for a small piece of land.
I am trying to build a road
with my own money.
We wanted to help you,
but it didn't work.
Unbelievable.
There is a road to his house,
but he is still not satisfied.
What would he do
in my situation?
He doesn't get it.
If he knew--
I would donate all my land
for building a road.
Road, water, electricity...
They are--
He's just old.
Unacceptable.
I doubt the humanity of a man
who blocks public services.
Some people don't get it.
I don't know.
- Who fainted?
- The anarchist.
- Why?
- Can you come check?
What happened?
Is there a problem?
Let's call a doctor.
Let's call 112.
Good evening.
I'm sorry to bother you
at this hour.
I rented a car under the name
Mert Kandemir.
Yes.
We have a funeral tomorrow.
Can I deliver the car
in the afternoon?
Then let me rent it
for tomorrow, too.
I see.
Okay, okay.
Thanks, good evening.
It's not like old times, Ekrem.
Well.
Let me explain.
There are hospitals like hotels.
You go to hospital, Ekrem.
They care for you.
They heal you.
It's a simple surgery.
After the surgery,
you take those tiny pills.
You take them...
and then it's done.
Then you'll avoid trouble
for yourself and others.
- Was that okay?
- Do you want some food, sir?
No, sit down.
- What about you, Mert?
- I had some, thanks.
Listen to me.
What happened here?
Absolute chaos.
He should look after himself.
Besides he is wealthy.
He really should do.
Can you help my son, Mert?
About what?
He has homework.
What homework?
Schools haven't opened yet.
It's summer homework.
Did you ask Yilmaz?
He said that
he didn't get it. That's a...
writing poetry homework.
- Okay I will have a look.
- Thank you.
The kids of today are
troublemakers.
He never listens to me.
Raising children is difficult.
Beating or shouting don't work.
No, no.
No beating, Ekrem.
Of course beating won't work.
What age is this?
We were beaten everyday.
I was beaten many times.
And what was the result?
- What?
- Yes, it is not a solution.
Listen to me, Ekrem.
Beating and shouting
are not good at all.
They won't solve anything.
Your Dad beat you,
his Dad also beat him.
What is the benefit? Nothing.
A child shouldn't be hit.
Think about it.
Generations always get better.
Your Dad thought
you were trouble too.
Change your mindset,
our children'll be better.
You know... my Dad used to
beat me with the branches of a tree.
Is it normal to beat
a little child with branches?
Speaking of trees.
The Zaqqum tree.
Is there anything about it
in the Quran that says...
it is cursed or...
harmful.
Is it true, sir?
Well...
The Zaqqum tree
My Earth.
I walk in the dirt,
I am happy on my earth.
In this greenery,
the world is one entity.
Flowers are my companions,
trees are my oxygen sources.
I won't forget the animals,
they are my buddies.
Isn't it very good?
The title is good, too.
It could also be "Love of Earth"
but this is better.
- Make a copy for me, okay?
- Okay.
Inspiration doesn't always come.
But since it has
Okay.
I like it.
The title is good, too.
I just reconsidered it for a sec.
Can you read it last time?
It is very good.
My Earth.
I walk in the dirt,
I am happy on my earth.
In this greenery,
the world is one entity.
Flowers are my companions,
trees are my oxygen sources.
I won't forget the animals,
they are my buddies.
Oxygen.
- Repeat it.
- Oxygen.
Will your teacher ask you
to read it?
- He probably will.
- Or will you just submit it?
- He will probably ask us.
- Then it's oxygen.
What exactly are you up to?
What's up in Istanbul?
I'll have my own business.
It'll be clearer soon.
I am asking you to come here
to take care of the tea fields...
but you can't even tell me
what you do.
I can, I make films.
There is lots to do,
I have many projects.
I can't drop them and come here.
You don't want to move
because of the girl?
Not at all.
But there should be
a concrete reason.
The fields are unattended.
Someone must take care of them.
Everyone is dying
to take your fields.
You should be the one.
Who wants to take the fields?
There is already someone.
It will continue as before.
It just can't.
Your father is...
gone.
Now someone must take charge.
I would do it
if I wasn't in Belgium.
But I have work to do there.
Well said, you have work.
I also have work in Istanbul.
It is not easy to move,
you know that.
But you have to move back.
You are the one
who should do it.
If you don't want to do it...
leave some of the lands
to your cousins.
They will manage it.
- But someone's already doing it.
- Not like that.
You should transfer
your rights...
so they can work from the heart.
Then will we evict Ekrem?
Ekrem is just a servant.
He is temporary.
He isn't a member of our family.
So should we just throw him out?
Did you ever check the fields?
They are covered with
thorns and dried leaves.
It's an absolute mess.
They'll hear you now,
please speak quietly.
It's embarrassing.
Don't be embarrassed.
You have to do the things
that need to be done.
Let's keep it like this for now.
We'll think about it later.
Later?
Back then,
I asked your father...
to build an apartment.
Each of us would have a flat,
and we could gather there.
But your father wasn't
interested at all.
Let's do it
if you'll move back here.
I can't move back, but you can.
You're just putting off everything.
I am not putting this off.
I got your point.
But I can't move right now.
I have no possibility.
You can't?
Then don't.
Have you heard
what your mother said?
- I am not interested.
- Cause you choose the easy way.
Fine.
But I have to tell you,
I just can't help it.
She claims that she sold
her jewelry to buy the fields...
and she's entitled to
some of the land.
You don't care?
If your uncle hears about it,
he will raise hell.
- Don't let him then.
- It is not possible.
Back then your uncle...
should have stopped your mom.
Then she wouldn't talk
like this.
- Can I come in?
- Come in, dear.
- Were you talking in private?
- No.
Look what I'll show you, mom.
Let's see
if you can recognize him.
- Isn't that Cumali?
- Yes, Cumali.
This is Mert's film.
I heard about it,
but I haven't watched it.
You won an award
with this film, right?
I won it
at a short film festival.
How long ago?
Around 10 years,
I was at university.
Time really flies.
Have you ever tried your luck
at film festivals in Belgium?
I don't remember, Busra.
It's been a long time.
I may have submitted it.
My friend has a YouTube channel,
she can advertise your works.
Maybe, we'll see.
This girl's voice sounds
a little strange.
It's like it doesn't fit her role.
I felt the same
when I watched it first.
I watched it with my friends.
They also liked the film, but...
Did you get used to her voice
later on?
- Did it sound better?
- I mean...
we liked the film,
but her voice was high pitched.
- Do you still think the same?
- Yes.
- It's just my opinion.
- I'm just curious
why you didn't like it.
Maybe it's a special voice.
Maybe I chose it intentionally.
I mean...
her acting seems weak.
It's not just about her voice.
She can't act well?
But I liked the film.
Okay, okay.
- Thanks a lot.
- It's just my opinion.
- I got it.
- I just wanted to say.
Thank you so much,
but what I don't understand is...
that you've got it all figured out
about voices and acting.
Do you have any equipment?
I didn't mean that,
I just made a criticism.
I'll find equipment for you.
Please make a film.
Let's watch it.
- Did I mean that, Mert?
- But you've figured it out.
You are an expert.
Make a film and let's watch it.
Why are you getting angry?
I am not angry.
Just leave this though.
- I was watching it.
- Is it the time to do this now?
You're watching it on a tiny screen
and commenting on quality.
- Big screen--
- Don't raise your voice.
Okay, but...
These things are not like
makeup videos on YouTube.
What did I say wrong now?
Can you please calm down?
I understand that--
- Is it the time for this talk?
- No, it isn't, but...
just calm down.
Did I say something bad?
What did I say?
- That's enough.
- Okay, you didn't say anything.
Mert, please calm down.
Was this the time
to talk about it, aunty?
She's a little bit tactless
like her father.
- Just calm down.
- Okay.
We've done your head in.
- Let me give you this.
- My head hurts.
I see.
Let me give you this.
Buy some--
- What's this for?
- Take it.
Buy some pitas for tomorrow.
Okay?
Buy them with meat,
not with cheese.
Otherwise, kids won't eat them
and people will gossip.
- Okay.
- Be calm, okay?
- I am calm.
- Okay, my dear.
- I'll rest a little, good night.
- Thanks, good night.
- Did you finish them all?
- I did.
- Let me check.
- No need.
- Let me just check them.
- No need.
Why? Give it to me,
let me have a look.
We'd finished up to this part.
Did you write down
the answers in the notebook?
Are the answers in the notebook?
Give it to me.
The cat got your tongue.
Did you change
the title of the poem?
My Village?
The day awakens,
the morning wind...
scans the fields like velvet.
No sound, just the corn cobs
swinging in the wind.
Two hills away,
my grandma's house, my village.
I am reading the verses of God
from the nature.
Peace embraces me.
I'm sleeping under the same tree
as I always do.
Did you change it?
Who changed it, Serkan?
Tell me who changed it?
Selim.
Selim?
Selim.
When did he change it?
Why didn't you like my poem?
Did he offer to change it,
or you?
Who wanted to change it?
You or Selim? Say something.
The day awakens,
the morning wind...
scans the fields like velvet.
No sound, just the corn cobs
swinging in the wind.
What's going on?
I wish I had a home,
even if it had only one room.
Selim and Yilmaz are
like my sons.
But I don't feel comfortable
with them.
Can two families stay
in one house?
I'm afraid of
having sex with my wife.
I'm afraid that
someone will hear my voice.
Didn't you talk to
my uncle about this?
Your uncle...
There's a lot of land.
Build your own house.
It's not easy.
Your uncle prevents me.
Your uncle...
Well...
You...
After you left,
your uncle changed a lot.
He'll dispose of me today...
and will dispose of you
in the future too.
Your uncle...
well...
has changed a lot.
He is not who you think.
I could stay here
thanks to your father.
But now...
I will be evicted.
Me...
You are the only person
who can help me.
You can ask your uncle...
to give some land...
to me.
Then I can have a home.
My family...
is here.
I have a son and a wife.
Well...
You can't trust humankind.
I even can't go to
the grocery store.
I can't leave my wife alone.
They are young men.
Selim and Yilmaz are
like my sons, but...
they are ignorant.
So...
I don't feel comfortable.
I wish...
I could relax in my shorts
and pajamas in my house.
I want to have my own house.
Well, what to say.
Only...
You are the only one
who can support me.
So you think that
he will evict you.
But you do all the work here,
he needs you.
He can't work alone.
You don't know him,
he will evict you, too.
That's not easy.
He will sell 40 tons of tea,
but pretend like it's 30.
He'll hire Russian workers.
They will ruin the plants.
Then the plants won't
grow well next year.
The Russians will harvest it...
then he'll give you
only 30 out of 40 tons.
How will you catch him?
He makes me do all his work.
I harvest his beehives.
My wife takes care of his cows.
The housework never ends.
I've been taking care of
his beehives for years...
but he hasn't given me
any honey.
Lately, my wife was sick,
so he gave me a bit of it.
Even so, I'm grateful.
But he wants to get rid of me.
What do you think, Mert?
What can I do?
It's between you and him.
I think you work well,
but I will not be around.
So you should talk to him.
Could you turn off
the lights, Mert?
I am very sleepy.
But I can't fall asleep.
Mert.
Turn off the lights and leave.
Please.
Can we talk?
No.
- I'm telling you, I can't sleep.
- I don't care.
Nalan?
I actually came here
to apologize.
In fact, I am sorry.
Nalan?
Do you accept my apology?
Don't you?
Nalan?
I am sorry.
What is this?
Are you serious?
Did you come here
with a medical report?
Why are you so surprised?
Will you deny it?
No, I won't.
But your memory is inaccurate.
Always the same issue.
Is this how it happened?
How did it happen?
You hit me.
- You squeezed my throat.
- You hit and pushed me.
You were strangling me,
I pushed you to protect myself.
- Are you okay?
- Don't be silly.
Didn't you try to strangle me?
Mert.
You hit me, it's no excuse.
I just pushed you
unintentionally.
It's no excuse.
Should I do the same then?
You sneaked into my house
and broke my computer.
Should I file
a criminal complaint?
You should thank me,
I saved an addict like you.
I've apologized to you,
even though I am right.
You said that
you were wrong just now.
I didn't say I was wrong,
I just apologized.
Because I cannot
go on like this.
I am not trying to figure out
who is right and who is wrong.
That's why you apologized?
I just want to resolve things.
Why are you here?
What do you mean?
Why did you come here?
If I lost my father,
wouldn't you come?
Let me save you from
the necessity of hypocrisy.
I don't need anyone's help.
I don't need anyone.
If you just came for that,
you can go.
In fact...
you can go abroad.
- When will you stop this?
- Until you tell me the truth.
- I told you the truth.
- No, you didn't.
Yes, I wanted to go abroad.
I just needed to gather
my thoughts.
But I changed my mind.
We already talked about that.
But you lied to me,
then I talked with him.
- You talked with him?
- Yes.
He wrote to me.
You are lying,
you're trying to trick me.
I said he wrote to me.
He wrote to me on Instagram.
He wanted to talk with me.
We met in Kadikoy.
Whatever you did to him,
he was also miserable.
I asked...
"Did you sleep with Nalan?"
No, not like that.
I asked him directly,
just as it is.
"Did you fuck Nalan?"
He said, "Yes."
He couldn't say, "I fucked her."
He just said, "Yes."
Fuck off.
Fuck off.
Okay?
I don't want to shout,
just fuck off.
- Why are you so angry?
- Because you are disgusting.
Cause I'm telling the truth?
You are not telling the truth,
you are lying.
Then how do I know
the tattoo on his neck?
You saw it on IG.
What about his tattoo story?
He told me the whole thing.
You...
make me disgust men.
Get out of here.
Get out of here for God's sake.
I don't want to make a scene.
So you know men very well,
you've decoded the DNA of them.
- You can compare them.
- Fuck off, okay?
Get out of here.
I don't want to make a scene.
Just go.
I am not going.
- I said go, Mert.
- I won't.
- Go.
- No, I am not going.
I'll be here.
I'll be here
until we resolve this.
Okay, stay.
Turn off the lights.
You turn them off.
My goodness.
Are you kidding me?
Get out of here.
- Get out, Mert.
- Okay, puff.
- Idiot.
- I will turn off the lights.
He used to wear a diaper.
But he doesn't want it now.
He is ashamed.
It's normal,
he's almost a teenager.
Do you wake him up at night?
I can't do it.
- No.
- Why not?
I do housework.
I maintain the garden.
I feel very tired.
How can I wake him up?
I see, but you should
wake him up at night.
If you had told me
I'd have done it.
No, that is not okay.
As he's already sleeping here...
- I feel ashamed.
- No problem at all...
I could have done that.
Does he go to the toilet
before sleeping?
I ask him to
but he doesn't do it.
He's not willing to go.
I don't know why.
You can't solve it
with a hodja, I think.
You must take him to a doctor.
It could be psychological.
The neighbor's child
went to the hodja.
He got cured.
He doesn't do it anymore.
You also went to the hodja.
Did he get cured?
He... didn't.
But he will.
He'll be well.
He'll be well in future.
But you should do something now.
What happened?
I stepped on an insect.
What insect?
A cockroach I think.
What's up with these books?
- What are you searching for?
- Nothing important.
Does the servant
read these books?
Don't know, they could be
my dad's old books.
What time is your flight?
- Did you hit the car?
- I said that I didn't.
You did.
Which part did I hit?
The car is fine.
You hit this car,
tell me the truth.
That is just dirt.
- You hit this car.
- It'll be gone after washing.
Tell me the truth.
I am telling the truth,
the car is just fine.
Pazar is a small town, bro.
I can find out
everything you did in here.
- So?
- You hit this car.
You can't find anything out,
because I did nothing.
Why are you lying, bro?
- Why are you lying?
- Why would I?
Tell him the truth.
Why are you lying?
Tell him that you hit the car.
- You are lying.
- I didn't do it.
How come?
Didn't you hit my dog?
Didn't you hit my dog?
Didn't you hit my beloved dog?
- What dog?
- What "What dog?"
You threw it in the garbage.
Why are you lying?
- I have nothing to do with it.
- Don't lie, be a man.
Put your hand down.
I have nothing to do
with the dog.
Didn't you hit my dog?
No, I didn't.
How?
You hit my dog.
Be a man and tell me the truth.
I'm telling it, I'm from here--
From here?
Don't lie you freak!
Hands off.
Don't test me.
- Come here.
- Get off me.
You hit my dog.
Get out of here.
- What about the car?
- Get out, I'll handle it.
You'll get used to it.
Don't tire yourself.
Look at that.
Damn it.
You'll get used to your loss,
as we did with grandma.
It'll pass.
It's okay.
You'll get used to it.
It'll pass.
Yes, Mr Hayrettin?
I am so sorry.
Things are a bit busy here,
the funeral was postponed.
I see.
I'll be coming back
tomorrow, Mr Hayrettin.
I have my friend's mother,
but she lives in Bakirkoy.
Can you handle it one more day?
I'll be there tomorrow.
- I see.
- Please don't leave to him.
He can't look after cats.
Please look after her
one more day.
I see, but don't give to him,
just leave her at home.
Then just lock the door.
Please, Mr Hayrettin,
it's only one more day.
I will take her tomorrow.
Why don't you understand?
Please don't leave to him.
Give it to me.
Who is it?
- Mr Hayrettin--
- Give it to me.
- Hello?
- Don't say anything.
- What are you talking about?
- Don't shout, don't shout.
What?
We have a funeral.
Look after her one more day.
She won't eat you.
Be quiet, Selim.
What are you talking about?
Just do it one more day.
I don't get what you're on about.
You are talking like an idiot.
Don't bark,
you'll look after her.
- You will!
- Don't shout.
Hang it up!
You Istanbul freak.
Don't worry, he'll look after her.
Let's go, we have things to do.
Come on.
Sebahat?
- Where is the hodja?
- You've dug it?
- Yes.
- Did water come out?
Shut up and call the hodja.
I dug the whole grave myself.
Serkan!
Is it time for football?
Do you hear me, Serkan?
Come inside.
- Damn it.
- Come on.
Sebahat?
Yes, sir.
- Is my sister there?
- Yes.
Call her, please.
What's up?
Why did you call me?
What are you trying to do?
What do you mean?
Did you ask him
to dig that grave?
Yes, what's the matter?
But I reserved that place
for myself.
What do you mean?
I made a will
to be buried there.
How could you--
Our brother should be buried
next to our father.
You can't just reserve it.
Absolute nonsense.
We reserved a place for him too.
Everyone chose a place.
Very nice.
"Everyone chose a place."
"Everyone chose a place."
For God's sake.
Here you go.
Put it here.
Take it slow.
Let's put it slowly.
Take it slow.
- Is this okay, sir?
- Yes, it's okay.
- Here you go, let's begin.
- Come on.
Let's get in order.
Please get close to each other.
I guess we are ready.
Let's begin.
- Dear Believers--
- What is this?
Are you out of your mind?
Get out of here.
- What a shameless jerk.
- What's the matter, Recep?
Can't you see
he's wearing shorts?
Go get changed.
No, he won't come here
even if he changes.
Recep, please stop it
for God's sake.
- You're disgracing me.
- Okay, I am shutting up.
You are still the same,
prison didn't moralize you.
- Calm down.
- Okay, brother.
- Get in order, come on.
- Let's keep calm.
God forgive me.
Let's go on.
Dear believers.
Every soul shall taste death.
Death is the truth.
No one did escape from death...
and no one shall.
Our duty is to remember death...
and to be prepared for it
while living.
How will we prepare for death?
By being a good person.
By obeying God's
orders and prohibitions.
By being honest.
By staying away from lies.
By behaving fair.
Only then we can expect
death to come peacefully.
Let us consent.
Do you consent to give
your rights of amity and kinship?
We consent.
- Do you consent?
- We consent.
May God bless you all.
Let me briefly explain
how to perform the prayer.
There are four parts.
The first part is
the Subhaneke prayer.
The second part is
the Salli and Barik prayers.
The third part is
the Funeral prayer.
Alternatively,
the Fatiha prayer.
We'll finish it in the fourth part
which is the Salutation.
Let's set our intentions.
"I intend to perform...
the Funeral prayer...
and follow the Imam."
God is the greatest.
May the peace of God
be upon you.
Let's read the Fatiha prayer
for the soul of the deceased.
Here you go.
Lift it evenly.
Here you go.