Fatoş Sokakların Meleği

Ayşe is the child of a poor family. Her father, Rıfat, has been in prison for many years. After her father is released from prison, he forces Ayşe to beg and steal. Fatoş is the spoiled child of a wealthy family. Her father died in an accident. She lives with her mother and grandfather. One day, she sneaks out of the house to play outside. While walking on the street, she encounters Ayşe's father, Rıfat. Rıfat mistakes Fatoş, who resembles Ayşe, for his own daughter. He takes her home by force. Ayşe, meanwhile, is caught stealing by a man. While chasing Ayşe, the man ends up at Fatoş's house. The gardener mistakes Ayşe for Fatoş and takes her inside. The two children unwillingly switch places. They explain the situation to their families, but no one believes them. This mix-up will change the lives of both children.

Directed by Nejat Okçugil, Fatoş Sokakların Meleği leans on a strong ensemble — Ayhan Işık, Yeşim Okçugil, Turgut Özatay — 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 comedy titles of 1971.