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Release Year1978
Runtime—
LanguageTurkish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorHalit Refiğ
WritersHalit Refiğ
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsYaşam Kavgası
About Yaşam Kavgası
The film tells the story of a woman who struggles to keep her family together after being cheated on. Emine lives with her family in her father-in-law's house. When she catches her husband Reşit with their neighbor Şükran, the young woman takes her baby and leaves home. Her daughter Nermin chooses to stay with her grandfather. While her relatives try to convince Emine to return home, Reşit brings his lover into the house. However, Şükran treats Nermin and her grandfather poorly. Additionally, she begins to cheat on Reşit with her boss. Upon learning of the situation, Emine must make a choice to save her family.
Directed by Halit Refiğ, Yaşam Kavgası leans on a strong ensemble — Fatma Girik, Can Gürzap, Ahmet Mekin — 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 1978.
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