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Release Year2001
Runtime2 Seasons
LanguageTurkish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Drama
Votes17
DirectorAli Ulvi Hünkar
WritersAli Ulvi Hünkar
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsYeditepe Istanbul
About Yeditepe Istanbul
When Olcay's husband commits suicide and leaves a huge debt behind, Olcay and her teenage daughter, Duru, are forced to move to a slum in Istanbul. They find themselves financially dependent on Olcay's only remaining friend, so Olcay starts to look for a job. Without any degree or experience, she tries to survive doing all sorts of odd jobs. Meanwhile, her neighbors, who are completely different from the people in Olcay's old world, begin to get to like the mother and daughter. Some even fall in love.
Directed by Ali Ulvi Hünkar, Yeditepe Istanbul leans on a strong ensemble — Zuhal Olcay, Uğur Polat, Emre Kınay — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2001.
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