Elveda Dostum

Dursun is an idealistic teacher. He has a happy family with his wife and son (Arkadaş). Despite being unemployed and penniless, he neither looks for work nor accepts any job. At the urging of his friends, he begins giving private lessons to a student. He starts to earn some money. The student's aunt, Sibel, is next in line for lessons, and she is attracted to Dursun, who reciprocates her feelings. This budding love cannot be hidden for long; it becomes public knowledge and makes headlines in the newspapers. The time has come to make a decision, but he refuses, returns home, yet his family, who knows everything, abandons him. He is shocked, regretful, and falls apart. While intoxicated, he is involved in an accident, and his condition is critical. Everyone is at his bedside in the hospital. They ask the doctor, "Will he survive?" The doctor replies, "He needs a reason to live." His friend hugs him and cries. Dursun opens his eyes and smiles.

Directed by Zeki Alasya, Elveda Dostum leans on a strong ensemble — Kadir İnanır, Ahu Tuğba, Pembe Mutlu — 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 1982.