Özleyiş

The film tells the story of Ayşe, who was falsely accused years ago and left her hometown and loved ones to reunite with her mother. Raised by her grandmother, Ayşe grows up knowing nothing about her mother and father. Years later, when she returns to her hometown, she accidentally learns the truth about her mother and father. According to rumors, her father Orhan cheated on her mother Bahar with her closest friend and then committed suicide. When this news spread throughout the town, Bahar was branded a prostitute. Ayşe travels to Istanbul to hear the rumors from her mother herself. When she finds her mother, she realizes that she is innocent and returns to the town. Her goal is to make sure that the whole town learns the truth.

Directed by Aram Gülyüz, Özleyiş leans on a strong ensemble — Zeynep Değirmencioğlu, Bahar Erdeniz, Mesut Engin — 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 1974.