Atlıkarınca

The lives of Erdem, Sevil, and their children Edip and Sevgi in a small town change when they move to Istanbul after Sevil's mother suffers a stroke. Edip has been away from home for ten years, attending boarding school, while Erdem continues to dream of becoming a successful writer. Noticing Sevgi's withdrawal and unhappiness, and suspicious of her sudden changes in behavior, Sevil begins to question some of the events taking place within the home and discovers a secret that has been hidden behind closed doors for years. When Erdem loses his life in a traffic accident, his death leads to the emergence of new secrets within the family. Each member of the small family is left to face the truths they must carry alone for the rest of their lives. What is this secret they cannot even confess to themselves?

Directed by İlksen Başarır, Atlıkarınca leans on a strong ensemble — Mert Fırat, Nergis Öztürk, Zeynep Oral — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2011.