
Adem, a young man with savant syndrome, moved to Samsun with his family after the Chornobyl disaster. Due to the cancer caused by the disaster, Adem lost his family, leaving only his sister and niece Melek. After some time, his sister's illness progressed, and she became bedridden. In this situation, his sister made a will asking Adem to take her daughter to her ex-husband Yusuf, whom she had divorced years ago. After his sister's death, Adem takes Melek to Eskişehir to fulfill her final wish. However, Yusuf, who has started a new family, does not want Melek. As a result, Adem decides to take care of his niece.
Directed by Fuat Yılmaz, Canım Dayım leans on a strong ensemble — Adem Yılmaz, Ayşenaz Atakol, Fatih Topçuoğlu — 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 family titles of 2022.
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