
The film tells the story of Şirvan and Ali's love affair, which is fraught with obstacles. Ali works as a tailor in the village. One day, Şirvan comes to the shop to buy fabric, and Ali and Şirvan fall in love at first sight. However, Ali and Şirvan's brother Kurtça are at odds over a debt. Kurtça plans to marry Şirvan off to his friend Zühtü to make money. For this reason, he will pressure Şirvan to stay away from Ali.
Directed by Kemal Kan, Şirvan leans on a strong ensemble — Yıldıray Çınar, Hülya Darcan, Kadir Savun — 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 1969.
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A stagnant and gloomy village in the 1980s. Reyhan, Nurhan, and Havva, three sisters were sent to town as 'besleme' (foster child and maid). Since they fail their foster parents for different reasons, they are sent back to their father's house in their poor village. Deprived of their dreams of a better life, they try to hold on to each other.
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