Ceylan

It tells the story of two lovers who cannot be together. Ibrahim earns his living as a truck driver. Ceylan is the daughter of Bekir, a wealthy landowner. Bekir does not want his daughter to marry a driver. The two lovers elope and get married. Ibrahim accepts an offer to transport goods to Syria because it pays well. The job will last eight months. However, due to a mix-up, Ceylan receives news that İbrahim has died in a traffic accident. When Ceylan returns to her father's house, she learns that her father has also died. Ceylan, now alone, attempts suicide but abandons the idea for the sake of the baby she is carrying. A difficult process begins for the two lovers, who are unaware that the other is still alive.

Directed by Oksal Pekmezoğlu, Ceylan leans on a strong ensemble — Ibrahim Tatlises, Necla Nazır, 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.