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Release Year1996
Runtime—
LanguageTurkish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorSami Güçlü
WritersSami Güçlü, Safa Önal
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsHoşçakal İstanbul
About Hoşçakal İstanbul
The story of Kıymet Hanım, who married Numan Bey, an old Istanbul gentleman and retired long-distance captain. The elderly former captain, Numan Bey, who sought happiness in a retirement home after his retirement, finally decides to get married. He writes a letter to the Gönül Postası column of a newspaper. Although a much younger woman comes into his life, Numan Bey falls in love with his neighbor, Kıymet Hanım. The two old Istanbul lovers decide to marry. However, Numan Bey's daughter and son-in-law oppose the marriage. But they overcome all obstacles and succeed in building a new home in the autumn of their lives.
Directed by Sami Güçlü, Hoşçakal İstanbul leans on a strong ensemble — Selma Güneri, Halil Ergün, Tuluğ Çizgen — 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 1996.
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