Evlat

The film tells the story of a woman who is forced to choose between love and gratitude. Şeref has been longing for a child for years. However, he loses his wife and child during childbirth. On the same day, he is involved in an accident. He will never be able to become a father again. He tries to compensate for his loss by helping those around him. He also plays a key role in Yusuf and Ayşe's engagement. Yusuf sets off with his team to a mine in the mountains for a research project. The wedding is to take place upon his return. Ayşe, who is waiting for Yusuf to return from the mountains, is shaken by great sorrow. Her fiancé and his team have been buried under an avalanche. Fate has taken an unexpected turn for them.

Directed by Mehmet Dinler, Evlat leans on a strong ensemble — Fatma Girik, Ekrem Bora, Murat Soydan — 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 1972.