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Release Year1974
Runtime—
LanguageTR
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorMehmet Dinler
WritersBülent Oran
TypeFeature Film
Rating1.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTalihsiz Yavrum
About Talihsiz Yavrum
The story tells of the experiences of a mother who gives her child up for adoption. Reşat and Zeynep work at the mansion of Süheyla and Orhan. Orhan decides to divorce Süheyla because she cannot get pregnant. At the same time, Zeynep is pregnant and needs surgery to survive after giving birth. However, Zeynep and Reşat do not have the money for the surgery. Therefore, Reşat offers to give their unborn child up for adoption to Süheyla. Orhan says that since he will be away on a long business trip, the situation will not be discovered. Süheyla accepts the offer to save her marriage. Although Zeynep does not want to, she is forced to do so for her child's survival. She gives her son Doğan up for adoption after he is born. However, Zeynep cannot bear the longing for her son and will try to reunite with him.
Directed by Mehmet Dinler, Talihsiz Yavrum leans on a strong ensemble — Fatma Girik, Engin Çağlar, Mine 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 screen titles of 1974.
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