
Ferdi's father Yakup is cheating on his wife with Şükran, who lives in the city. Şükran, who has a child with Yakup, wants him to divorce his wife Elvan. Yakup then divorces Elvan. Ferdi wants to stay with his mother. Yakup, separated from his wife and child, returns to Şükran's side, tormented by guilt, but dies in a traffic accident. Şükran had already arranged everything before Yakup's death and seized all of his wealth. However, Şükran's cruelty toward Ferdi and his mother does not end there.
Directed by Temel Gürsu, Boynu Bükük leans on a strong ensemble — Ferdi Tayfur, Canan Perver, Suzan Avcı — 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 1980.
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