A Hero of Our Time (2023)

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Oh, God.

For God's sake.

What luck is this?

For God's sake.

Where have you been?

You are late.

It was at Mr Arif's house.

Tell your mom not to

lend it again.

Okay.

I've warned you

not to give anything to him...

not to talk to him...

and not to deal with him.

Haven't I?

- I just--

- He is a godless man.

I just forbid lending it to him.

Move them to this side.

Mustafa, you sure where

the grave should go?

It's gonna go right there.

But there could be

a landslide here.

- What landslide?

- There's groundwater here.

No, there is no water here.

Just look at the soil.

No, there's no water.

If there is groundwater,

we shouldn't dig the grave here.

No sir, no such thing here.

I've heard that water came out

of a grave near this land. So...

if there is groundwater here,

the grave could be at risk.

The thing is sir,

we came here with my brother.

We walked around this field,

he loves it here.

He longed for this place.

He asked me

to dig his grave right here.

He stood right over there

and asked me to dig it right here.

But he may not

have known about it. I mean...

he doesn't have to be buried here

just because it was his will.

If there's water...

- I have never seen water here.

- Think for a second...

if there is, let's not dig.

It rained too much last month,

and the vent above was blocked...

then water flowed here.

But there is

no water underneath.

I know cause

when we were planting tea

we didn't encounter

such a thing.

There's no water here.

What does Mert think about it?

I don't know either.

He didn't tell me anything

about his will.

But it's quite steep here.

That's no problem.

We already discussed it

with your dad...

and we looked around.

He insisted to be buried here.

He said that he did not consent

to be buried elsewhere.

He loved it here.

He must be buried here.

Don't consider anywhere else,

it's gonna be here.

It is too steep here.

Don't start again

for God's sake.

Drop it man, drop it.

Start digging there.

Drop it.

For God's sake,

you all talk nonsense.

Just dig, let it be over.

For God's sake.

Start there,

dig towards that direction.

Don't pull the soil down,

we'll use it later.

We're gonna cover

the grave with it.

The soil is awful.

Does it really look like

there's water here, sir?

It may come out

after we've dug further down.

Stuff like this happens.

People make unsuitable wills.

What if I had something in my will

that I didn't know about?

But it comes to light

after I've died

Could there be

any Lakot here, dad?

No son, not in this soil.

What did you say?

- Could there be any Lakot here?

- Is it time for a Lakot?

You can't catch a Lakot

while digging a grave.

Why aren't you picking up?

They've been calling all day

to offer condolences.

I don't answer unknown calls.

You afraid your mom might call?

Not at all, Nalan.

Why would you even think that?

You're talking nonsense.

- Maybe she's heard about it.

- From where?

Maybe there's someone she's seen,

relatives or something.

I don't think so.

I just want a moment of peace.

Hello?

Ah, was it you,

Mr Hayrettin?

Yes, yes, I am there.

The funeral's tomorrow.

Thank you.

Just put the sand in the corner,

she'll go to it.

No.

It doesn't matter,

just put it anywhere.

No, that's totally fine,

Mr Hayrettin.

Thank you very much.

I'll be back

tomorrow evening anyway.

Okay, no problem.

Thank you so much,

Mr Hayrettin.

Thanks, thanks.

Thank you.

It's my neighbour.

I left the cat with him.

- She's in his house?

- Yes.

- You shouldn't have left her.

- Why not?

Cats dislike changing places.

It affects their psychology.

You should have left the key.

He would check on the flat

occasionally to feed her.

It'd have been better.

It's only for one day.

Will she get depressed in a day?

I was in a hurry to come here.

How did I--

- What happened?

- I forgot the child in town.

What child?

Serkan.

Come on.

Why are you staring?

Come on.

Get up, come on.

Serkan.

Stop staring, come on.

I can't wait for you all day.

Go away.

- I can't leave you here.

- Go away, I don't want you.

- Get lost.

- Don't mess with me.

People are looking at us.

Stop it.

- You're insane.

- Don't be ridiculous, Mert.

Come on, dear.

I have enough problems.

- Did you study in Istanbul?

- Yes.

- Which department dear?

- Economics.

Economics?

It's a good department, right?

- Yes.

- And what do your parents do?

They are both retired

from a bank.

From a bank, very good.

Very good.

Nowadays it's difficult

to raise children.

It's really difficult.

We have two sons.

The elder one is unemployed,

as he didn't study.

The younger one is studying

in a good department.

Karadeniz Technical University

Public Relations.

- Is that a good department?

- It's good.

- It's good, right?

- Yes.

Could something come up

for him at your workplace?

It might, I have colleagues

from that department.

It could...

But it'd be better

if he had a master's degree.

- No, he'll work after university.

- Then his salary will be less.

How come?

If he had a master's degree,

his salary would be higher.

How much?

It would be slightly higher

than a normal salary.

How much exactly?

That would depend on

where he works.

- Is your salary enough for you?

- Yes.

- Do you have a car?

- I do.

Nice, you have a car.

What about a house?

I don't have a house,

I pay rent.

Did you buy the car yourself?

- My father bought it.

- Of course.

Is your salary enough

for your monthly expenses?

Yes, I pay my rent and bills,

and I am trying to get along...

with the rest.

How much would my son earn

if he worked?

- How much exactly?

- I don't know exactly.

But it wouldn't be too bad.

It should be enough for him.

I wonder how much...

How would she know?

He is just a student.

He's still studying.

She may have friends

who talk about such things.

- What's the cut-down tree's name?

- Which one?

- The one right here.

- It's a mulberry tree which...

I asked him to cut.

The other ones are...

Zaqqum trees that

your grandpa planted.

He cut them, too.

I can't get through to him.

They used to bloom

beautiful flowers.

But the servant

never listened to him.

I wish you didn't ask

him to cut any tree.

How'd I know that

he'd cut all of them?

So, there are job opportunities

in your company then?

Can you ask them

how much salary they'd give?

Could my son make a living

in Istanbul or not?

I will ask.

I am very concerned.

We raised him in tough conditions.

The opportunities are limited.

His brother couldn't find a job.

It's not easy.

That's why I am asking

about salaries.

But she can't know right now.

She may know roughly.

I mean if she's making enough--

It will depend on

where he will work.

Every company is

different after all.

What is the best department?

Is Economics good?

It's fine, we work in banks.

Public Relations has more options.

Then Public Relations is better,

my son's department.

Then he'll probably get

a higher salary than yours.

Perhaps.

How much is your salary, dear?

It's a little bit higher

than minimum wage.

How much exactly?

It's enough for me.

I live alone,

I pay my rent, and...

I can survive with the rest.

It's enough for me.

Well.

It is very difficult

to live alone in Istanbul.

If your salary is only enough for

the rent, electricity, and water...

it is not worth studying.

It is not worth working either.

When my salary isn't enough,

my family supports me.

Which is a plus.

They won't always be with you.

You should learn how to stand

on your own two feet.

Anyway my salary

will increase gradually.

Do they pay more

when you work more?

Sometimes I can get a bonus

when I work overtime.

Then you should work more.

Work more if they pay more.

You should work more.

Your salary can't be enough.

You must work harder.

- More work, more money, right?

- Yes.

That's good then.

So, how much do you get

in total?

Why are you always asking

about money, uncle?

- How much--

- We are just chatting.

Just tell him,

let's get this over with.

- I get 3,200.

- Okay?

- What do you get?

- 3,200.

3,200?

You can't afford living

with 3,200 in Istanbul.

I handle it,

my family supports me.

But what will do you

in the future?

I mean...

It'll be difficult with 3,200

in Istanbul.

But my salary will increase.

It's like this cause I'm new.

That's why I suggested

a master's degree.

- Will it be higher then?

- Of course.

So, how much would he get then?

Serkan, it's bedtime.

Serkan.

I want to ask you something.

Yes, let's buy some meat.

Don't invite them,

it'll be better with less people.

Okay, I have to hang up now.

I'll call you later.

- Welcome.

- I left a phone here yesterday.

- What was the brand?

- IPhone 7, it's got a red case.

I guess it's this one.

That's the one.

- Is it okay?

- No, it's not working.

- Not working?

- It's been off since yesterday.

I couldn't let you know

cause I couldn't reach you.

I guess it's a

motherboard problem.

Do you remember it turned off

when we tried the charger?

Yes, but that's

just a coincidence.

Look at this,

there are cracks on the screen.

They are old though.

Okay, they may be old,

but when we tried the charger...

the problem coincidentally

occurred at that moment.

We need to send it to Rize

to get it checked.

Like I said, I guess the problem is

in the motherboard.

Let's have it repaired there,

then you can pay the fee.

- Can I get it today?

- No, it'll take around 3-4 days.

That's a long time.

- I'm going to send this to Rize.

- But I don't live here.

I live in Istanbul,

I'm not here for that long.

Then I have nothing else

to say, bro.

But...

you're asking for a fee.

My phone...

was working yesterday...

but now it is broken.

Sure, but what do you mean?

Did I break this phone?

You were here, too.

When we put it on to charge,

it turned off.

I am not selling this charger

for the first time.

Okay, but I was here

just to buy a charger.

Let me explain, bro.

Take the charger,

and go to any other shops.

Basar, Ihsan, Ahmet...

Just ask them.

If any of them tell you that...

it's broken because of the charger,

I'll give you a brand new phone.

If I take it now...

I can't do much.

I'll probably take it

to those shops.

- Maybe they can repair it?

- No, you have to send it to Rize.

It won't be fixed any other way.

It must be repaired in Rize.

Then let me take it.

I don't have time to get it fixed.

Okay, as you wish.

Just return the phone I gave you.

Then you can take yours.

I see.

But, you know,

I gave you a working phone.

If I return yours,

what will I use?

My God.

Brother.

By talking like this,

you're accusing me of breaking it.

I've been doing this job for years.

I did not break your phone.

It was already broken.

How can I be sure

you gave me a working phone?

It already had a problem.

- It was already broken.

- It was just out of charge.

I didn't break your phone, bro.

It was already problematic.

I didn't do anything.

Okay, then let me take it.

I'll return your phone tomorrow.

Certainly not.

You take your phone,

and you give me my phone.

That's how we'll resolve this.

I am trying to help you.

I'm not keen on your old phone,

I'm ashamed to use it.

Why are you ashamed?

You can make a call, can't you?

I helped you, but you are...

accusing me of

breaking your phone.

Don't you want to

send this to Rize then?

No, I have no time.

Then take your phone,

and give me my phone back.

Okay, I got your point,

but it was working yesterday.

For God's sake.

It was not working, bro.

Your phone was broken.

You gave me a broken phone.

You gave me a broken phone,

and you think it was working.

We can't reach a deal

in this way.

Give me my phone back,

and get yours repaired elsewhere.

I've got nothing else to say.

How many times

do I have to explain?

You keep saying the same thing.

"My phone was not broken."

"My phone was working."

Such nonsense.

I've not seen

anything like this before.

I have a lot of work,

I can't deal with this all day.

I have plenty of work to do.

Come on.

Go a little forward, dad.

Okay.

Watch your steps here.

We're almost done.

Lift the back, Yilmaz.

- Lift it up.

- Okay, take it slow.

Come help us, help us.

Take it slow, one second.

Turn slowly, son.

- Watch the corner, brother.

- Okay, Yilmaz.

Watch the corner, son.

Okay, okay.

Where shall we put it?

Put it right here.

- Shall we put it there, sir?

- Yes Ekrem, I'll be back in a sec.

Ekrem, don't stay there,

don't block the way.

- Don't touch the cover, son.

- Okay, okay.

Dad.

- Dad, your phone is ringing.

- Oh, is it mine?

Hello?

Did you arrive?

How come?

No, certainly not.

No way, today--

We're gonna bury him today.

All these people have arrived.

We just brought the coffin.

No, no, we can't wait.

No way, I can't.

What?

Everyone--

We can't wait,

we will bury him today.

I don't care if you can't come.

Then don't consent,

I don't really care.

Where were you

when he was alive?

You've remembered him

after he died.

I'm gonna bury him today.

Whether you come or not,

it doesn't change anything.

What will you tell to Mert?

Why don't you tell me?

- Selim.

- Yes, Dad.

Come here.

For God's sake.

Your aunt wants

to speak with Mert.

Let's see

what she's going to say.

- What's up, Mustafa?

- It's not your business, Ekrem.

Okay.

No need to know everything.

Mert, Aunt wants to talk to you.

For God's sake,

I'm sick of these people.

What happened?

- They're coming tomorrow.

- So what?

- We'll bury him today.

- She doesn't consent.

- She asked me to postpone it.

- No postponing.

- We will do it today.

- What's up, Mert?

My aunt wants

to postpone the burial.

- Okay, we can do it tomorrow.

- What tomorrow?

You all talk nonsense.

Tomorrow?

Why?

Where will we keep him

in this heat?

Deep freezers, refrigerators...

the town morgue,

air conditioning...

I will bury him today.

The same thing happened

in the past.

We kept my grandpa waiting

for a day.

And then I saw

a horrible nightmare.

He was throwing soil on himself

over and over again.

- He wanted the soil.

- You were just tired.

Not at all.

I have worse dreams

when I'm tired.

I have worse dreams.

What dreams?

We will do it today.

I can't deal with you all.

For God's sake.

How do I do it?

Thanks to my...

years of experience.

I climb it with a rope...

then I pull myself.

I have more in different places.

What sets the black hive

apart from other beehives?

It is completely natural.

Bees discover it naturally

and build their nests within it.

This is real beekeeping.

Other ways are bullshit,

everybody could do it.

Many now believe

they're beekeepers.

Normally I used to do it

with my uncle Recep.

Our youngest uncle.

But he is in jail now.

I didn't know that

you have an uncle in jail.

So I do it myself now.

Why is he in jail?

It's an unfortunate incident.

He was working as a fisherman...

a homeless sneaked into

his shelter...

and he caught him.

So...

my uncle saw the man

enjoying the stove inside.

When he saw him like that...

he got very angry.

He beat him there.

Extremely hard.

The next day the man

was hospitalized in Rize.

He died from a brain hemorrhage.

I hardly believe it.

The guy robbed his place...

and then caused him

to get into trouble.

I am very sorry.

How long will he stay in jail?

5 or 6 more years probably.

Damn it.

What's that?

- What are you doing, Selim?

- Hold on, just hold on.

What the f*ck are you doing?

Don't be afraid, it's okay.

I'm just scaring some Malagure.

Was that really necessary now?

Don't you see them? Look.

They fly near the hives.

I'm just sh**ting to scare them.

What is that? A hawk?

No, they are totally different.

Malagure is a bee-eater bird.

They hunt bees around.

A hawk is a different bird.

They are not alike.

Why do you keep a hawk

in your house yard?

I train it to hunt quails.

It's beneficial for you.

My grandpa taught me it

as a kid.

I used to watch him everyday.

When the hawk hit the net

he would get very excited.

He would pull the hawk

out of the net and hold it.

I was dreaming of growing up

and becoming like him.

But I was only collecting

insects back then.

Can't you drive

a little slower, Selim?

Don't worry, I know this road well.

I can drive it blindfolded.

Anyway, what was I saying?

I was collecting insects

to hunt little birds.

Mert told me about

that insect that...

has a strange name.

- Lakot, Lakot.

- Yes, Lakot.

How come you know about it?

Mert told me that

he was collecting them with you.

Mert? He couldn't even touch

such things.

- When will you harvest the hives?

- What?

The hives... When will you

harvest them? Isn't it time?

I'll do it once I've wrapped up

the tea farming works.

But I'm not very hopeful

for the result. The weather...

has been very out of balance.

I don't really get it.

Maybe it's because of

the global warming.

I am sick of it.

Selim, make sure the fan side

is pointing at you.

Handle the metal sheet

with care.

Yes, like that.

It has a mechanism below.

You can adjust it.

You have an...

extension cable?

Yes, it's ready.

We'll just plug it in, right?

Yes, and get the fan

towards you.

Okay.

- Stay for lunch.

- Not now, we're in a hurry.

But I cooked a delicious meal.

Thank you for asking.

Let's eat Muhlama.

I have rice,

baked fish, pickles...

No, thank you,

we have eaten all day.

Baked fish...

with lemon and onion.

I marinated the fish last night.

I will bake it,

and it'll cook in 5 minutes.

We can come another time.

- Maybe Mert is hungry?

- No, we've eaten all day.

I know that you are hungry.

Come on, it'll take only 5 minutes.

Let's eat together,

I don't like eating alone.

Thank you,

but we're really full.

Maybe another time.

We didn't have a civil marriage,

and so I divorced her.

- Now I live alone.

- How did you divorce her?

- Civil marriage--

- I sent her to her parents' house.

"Sending her" meant divorce.

Then her father said that...

she would behave better

if I did what she wanted.

Or if I got permission.

- What permission?

- For civil marriage.

Maybe it would be better.

Why didn't you do it?

I can't deal with that stuff

at this age.

- What about children?

- The children...

are from my second wife.

As my first wife was infertile...

upon her request...

I married again.

My first wife was alive

back then.

I had two children,

then my first wife died.

I could not get along

with the second one.

- So you sent her?

- Yes, I sent her.

As we didn't have

a civil marriage...

I was free to leave her.

So you married

for a second time...

- and had children from her.

- Yes.

Then the children and

the second wife left.

- Yes, I sent her.

- The first one remained?

- But his children are here.

- Yes.

- Are they here?

- He said, "The first one is dead."

His first wife.

But when he married again...

the first one was alive.

Yeah.

May she rest in peace.

- I'll never forget her.

- She was very brave.

- She supported you well.

- Yes.

Unfortunately, yes.

I think you should marry

only once...

and live all your life

with just her.

It is the best thing to do

in my opinion.

How did their families

let you marry them?

You married two women.

One of them...

left you with children,

then you married again.

What a turbulent life.

- I find it very sincere.

- How come?

The mind of a man

cannot deal with it.

Neither your body

nor your energy is enough.

I just think that he's sincere.

I mean...

everything seems clear,

there is no cheating, no lies.

Everybody knows about it,

her parents are okay with it.

Yes, but today's life

differs from the past.

It is an old tradition,

our elders used to live that way.

Now people do it by cheating.

In the past everything was clear,

now everyone lies to each other.

Okay, but it's just

my point of view.

I don't care what people do.

For me, it's all about one partner.

You marry her and then

you spend all your life with her.

You sleep with her

and wake up next to her.

But that contradicts

with the laws of nature.

That doesn't exist in nature.

- What do you mean?

- Think about animals.

Do you think animals are

loyal to their mates?

They mate and have children,

then they mate with another one.

That's got nothing

to do with it.

Animals live outside,

we differ in habitat.

Animals live in nature

where we also belong...

but we've shut ourselves

into houses.

We are also in nature,

but our life is different.

We've been living

like this for centuries.

Now you're going to claim that

we've evolved from animals.

- Yes I will.

- How come?

- What?

- He's lost it.

It's biology.

- That's nonsense.

- It's science.

What biology?

We are all different,

humans, animals, birds...

They all have different lives.

- But we all share one nature.

- So what?

They're still animals.

I am just sharing

my own thoughts.

In my opinion...

you should have one partner,

and you should sleep with her.

Evolving from animals

is a ridiculous idea.

If it was true...

it would be in the Quran.

You know, Uncle Erdal went to

the Strait of Gibraltar which...

proves the story that says

fresh water and sea never mix.

It is the same here,

you know our rivers, Hilmi.

What has this got to do

with the Quran?

So, the rivers flow into the sea,

but the sea remains salty.

No change. If we were evolved

from animals...

it would be mentioned

in the Quran.

Does the Quran mention animals?

Of course it does.

- According to animals--

- You're talking nonsense.

A load of rubbish.

My dear cousin.

In the Quran...

it says, "I gave you animals,

I sent you mute creatures."

It does mention this.

But evolving from animals...

and then becoming human is...

just a fairytale.

The Quran does not

embrace evolution anyway.

What is he talking about?

Do you want to marry again?

I never think of

getting married again.

Why not?

After all these incidents,

my only marriage is...

my first marriage.

- Wasn't it the best?

- Yes.

Your mind was at peace.

- That's--

- You're provoking me.

- What?

- Shall we start again?

- No.

- But you are talking to me.

Have you always

lived here, Selim?

I couldn't get into

university...

so I stayed here.

If I had worked,

I could have done it.

Many idiots got into university.

But I was a troublemaker

back then.

Sometimes I visit my friends

in Eskisehir and Ankara.

Do you ever come to Istanbul

to visit Mert?

No way.

You can't trust Mert.

He invites you...

then he doesn't

pick up your calls.

He would pick up.

Why wouldn't he?

No, I can't deal with him.

If you ever come,

call him anyway.

You can call me, too.

I'll pick up.

But if you won't, I'll get mad.

I will, I will.

Then I'll get your number later.

- Why is he hitting the trunk?

- What the f*ck...

Maybe he is out of breath?

I don't understand

what he wants to do.

Turn on the player.

- Sorry?

- Turn on the player.

What?

- Why did you turn on it?

- To drown out his noise.

I'm very nervous.

Don't be nervous.

I won't let him be handed over

in my village.

He's gonna stop us,

he's waving at us.

Don't look at him.

I'll say hi, and keep going.

- Will they check the car?

- No, they won't, just relax.

Good evening, security control.

May I see your IDs?

Sure.

Is Officer Servet here?

He's not here, he's off.

Can you pass mine too, Selim?

What's in the trunk?

The usual, honey or tea leaves.

Is it honey or tea?

Tea, tea.

What's that fan thing?

It's something like

an air conditioner.

Just hang on for a minute,

I'll check your IDs.

Okay.

You think they noticed?

- No, just relax.

- But he inspected the trunk.

We covered it up well,

they won't notice anything.

This is harvesting season.

Everyone has...

a bunch of stuff in their trunk.

They won't bother us.

They will just check our IDs,

and waste some time.

Just relax and wait.

Let me give your IDs back.

- Thanks, everything's okay?

- Yes, you can go.

- Good evening.

- Good evening.

My heart is beating fast.

Calm down, it's over.

When we turn that bend

they can't see us.

Please drive faster, Selim.

Don't be stubborn, Mert.

Let's go to the fountain.

Come on.

Let me rest a bit.

Wash your hands and face,

you'll be refreshed.

Stop it.

Drink some water.

Mert?

No need.

How long can you run away

from this?

You have to do it

one way or another.

You have to do it

like everyone else.

You can't escape it.

You're just torturing yourself.

You know,

I did it for 15 months.

You have a university degree.

You'll be doing it short term.

Mert.

Let's wash your face.

I don't need it.

I mean...

it'll pass by quickly.

It's not as difficult as before.

It'll be done in a flash.

You'll meet diverse guys there.

You even have fun at times.

Maybe I should do

paid service instead.

Why pay all that money

for paid service?

Either way, you'll have to go.

Just go get

your regular military service.

Why are shying away from this?

I don't really get it.

- Where is the fountain, Selim?

- Come, let me take you.

It's very muddy here.

Pass it to me, I'll fill it.

Okay.

This water is healing for eyes.

People come here just

to wash their face.

How is it good for eyes?

It's a known thing around here.

People even come

with barrels to fill'em up.

If you have crust in your eyes

in the mornings...

you should wash your face here.

No, I don't get crusty eyes.

Here you go.

Thank you.

- No, I don't want any.

- Drink a bit.

No, no.

Drink a bit, Mert.

No, I just said that

I don't want any.

- Just drink a bit.

- I won't drink the f*cking water.

If she wasn't here

I'd knock the sh*t out of you.

It's well-cooked.

Greetings.

- Have a seat, Mr Mayor.

- My condolences.

- Please.

- You can sit here, Mustafa.

- My condolences, again.

- Thank you.

- Welcome again.

- Thank you, God bless you.

- How are you, Mr Mayor?

- I am fine, and you?

We are fine, too.

- Hopefully all is well here?

- It's alright.

- Good.

- The workers came to clean...

the tanks last week.

- The water tanks?

- Yes.

- They did a good job.

- Good, I'm glad.

We caused some discomfort.

I appreciate your understanding.

Do you remember

the grass on the roadside that...

we'd agreed to cut.

Remind me tomorrow.

We should clean the road.

Did you notice it

while coming here?

We can't walk through there

in rainy weather.

Our feet get wet.

We should cut it.

If you call me tomorrow,

I'll take care of it.

That would be great.

- My visitors--

- I will send my crew.

- We'll provide the service.

- Thank you.

My visitors get wet

in rainy weather.

- They get completely soaked.

- We'll serve our citizens.

- Let's clean the road.

- We will clean it.

- You can help the crew.

- Of course.

You can show them the area,

and help them to get it done.

I want our people

to be satisfied.

Sure.

Bring some food for the Mayor.

- Thank you, we are not hungry.

- Don't mention it.

Hey.

Bring some food.

Okay.

Table.

- Thank you.

- Bring a table.

A table...

Thank you.

Bring their drinks, too.

- No other problem, right?

- No, Mr Mayor.

Everything is as you see.

- Only the roadsides.

- We will take care of that.

We have no other problem.

We are always ready

to serve you.

You can call me anytime.

I am available 24/7.

- Thank you.

- Call me anytime.

God bless you, I hope

we didn't bother you tonight.

- Don't mention it.

- You've honored us.

You really honored us by...

being with us today.

It is our duty to go to

weddings and funerals.

We are always with you.

We are always together.

Thank you, Mr Mayor.

Solving your problems is

our first duty.

If you support us...

- Of course.

- If you support us...

If we worked together,

all problems would be solved.

Yes, you're right.

Let's drink tea,

you can come later.

I want to see the Mayor,

I will drink tea later.

- Greetings, my condolences.

- Thank you.

Greetings.

- Welcome uncle Nidayim.

- Thank you.

I hope you are well.

Yes.

- Let's say we're good.

- Good, good.

Hello to you.

These issues shouldn't

be discussed here...

as we lost our friend.

But since I found you here

unexpectedly.

Let's not get into those issues.

No, we will.

Because I cannot reach you

by phone or from your office.

- We have to respect the funeral.

- Respect...

I respect that people feel grief.

I also feel it.

- Let's not begin.

- But I have a chance--

Nidayim.

Mr Mayor doesn't want to

talk right now.

When else can I talk?

Let me speak for a minute.

I worked hard

for your election campaign.

I persuaded the villagers

to vote in the town.

Then I donated

two square meters of my land.

But then

your grader operator worked...

in five square meters

of the land.

It's unacceptable.

How couldn't you know about it?

I had a fight with the operator.

I attacked him with a chainsaw.

Are you aware of--

I was then in jail for two hours.

When I heard about it,

I called them.

I asked them to release you.

Sorry for the discomfort.

- You didn't inform me.

- If you'd called me before--

I did, but I couldn't reach you

or anyone around you.

My chainsaw...

- They took it.

- I'll take care of it tomorrow.

- What tomorrow?

- I will solve it.

- He will solve it.

- Okay but...

my land was destroyed.

How will he solve that?

Don't make a fuss

for a piece of soil.

You should go to the mosque,

and pray to God.

What will you do

with that much soil?

For God's sake.

What does prayer

have to do with anything?

I am more faithful and merciful

than any of you.

Mr Mayor.

Why did you take extra land?

Why didn't you check it?

- It's just soil.

- What soil?

- The soil is still there.

- What are you talking about?

- Calm down, Nidayim.

- Why should I?

I've called my lawyer nephew.

I will take you to court.

- Let's go to the kitchen, Nidayim.

- I don't want to eat anything.

The Mayor k*lled my appetite.

This isn't over yet,

I'll see you later.

Okay, Nidayim.

For God's sake.

What a thoughtless man.

His whole family is like this.

Strange people.

- We should tolerate him.

- Not at all.

I wonder if he saw our roads.

You saw it, right?

Yes, I saw it.

Compare our road with his road.

He can drive to his house.

He is just making a fuss

for two meters of soil.

We should tolerate our people.

Not at all,

he doesn't deserve it.

We must serve our people.

- We must support them.

- Okay, but we even...

had to bring the deceased...

- with a cable car.

- I know your situation.

So was it fair to talk like that

right now?

You are right.

I have to transport everything

with the cable car.

I know about it.

I swear to you that...

his relative asked me

for a lot of money...

for a small piece of land.

I am trying to build a road

with my own money.

We wanted to help you,

but it didn't work.

Unbelievable.

There is a road to his house,

but he is still not satisfied.

What would he do

in my situation?

He doesn't get it.

If he knew--

I would donate all my land

for building a road.

Road, water, electricity...

They are--

He's just old.

Unacceptable.

I doubt the humanity of a man

who blocks public services.

Some people don't get it.

I don't know.

- Who fainted?

- The anarchist.

- Why?

- Can you come check?

What happened?

Is there a problem?

Let's call a doctor.

Let's call 112.

Good evening.

I'm sorry to bother you

at this hour.

I rented a car under the name

Mert Kandemir.

Yes.

We have a funeral tomorrow.

Can I deliver the car

in the afternoon?

Then let me rent it

for tomorrow, too.

I see.

Okay, okay.

Thanks, good evening.

It's not like old times, Ekrem.

Well.

Let me explain.

There are hospitals like hotels.

You go to hospital, Ekrem.

They care for you.

They heal you.

It's a simple surgery.

After the surgery,

you take those tiny pills.

You take them...

and then it's done.

Then you'll avoid trouble

for yourself and others.

- Was that okay?

- Do you want some food, sir?

No, sit down.

- What about you, Mert?

- I had some, thanks.

Listen to me.

What happened here?

Absolute chaos.

He should look after himself.

Besides he is wealthy.

He really should do.

Can you help my son, Mert?

About what?

He has homework.

What homework?

Schools haven't opened yet.

It's summer homework.

Did you ask Yilmaz?

He said that

he didn't get it. That's a...

writing poetry homework.

- Okay I will have a look.

- Thank you.

The kids of today are

troublemakers.

He never listens to me.

Raising children is difficult.

Beating or shouting don't work.

No, no.

No beating, Ekrem.

Of course beating won't work.

What age is this?

We were beaten everyday.

I was beaten many times.

And what was the result?

- What?

- Yes, it is not a solution.

Listen to me, Ekrem.

Beating and shouting

are not good at all.

They won't solve anything.

Your Dad beat you,

his Dad also beat him.

What is the benefit? Nothing.

A child shouldn't be hit.

Think about it.

Generations always get better.

Your Dad thought

you were trouble too.

Change your mindset,

our children'll be better.

You know... my Dad used to

beat me with the branches of a tree.

Is it normal to beat

a little child with branches?

Speaking of trees.

The Zaqqum tree.

Is there anything about it

in the Quran that says...

it is cursed or...

harmful.

Is it true, sir?

Well...

The Zaqqum tree

My Earth.

I walk in the dirt,

I am happy on my earth.

In this greenery,

the world is one entity.

Flowers are my companions,

trees are my oxygen sources.

I won't forget the animals,

they are my buddies.

Isn't it very good?

The title is good, too.

It could also be "Love of Earth"

but this is better.

- Make a copy for me, okay?

- Okay.

Inspiration doesn't always come.

But since it has

Okay.

I like it.

The title is good, too.

I just reconsidered it for a sec.

Can you read it last time?

It is very good.

My Earth.

I walk in the dirt,

I am happy on my earth.

In this greenery,

the world is one entity.

Flowers are my companions,

trees are my oxygen sources.

I won't forget the animals,

they are my buddies.

Oxygen.

- Repeat it.

- Oxygen.

Will your teacher ask you

to read it?

- He probably will.

- Or will you just submit it?

- He will probably ask us.

- Then it's oxygen.

What exactly are you up to?

What's up in Istanbul?

I'll have my own business.

It'll be clearer soon.

I am asking you to come here

to take care of the tea fields...

but you can't even tell me

what you do.

I can, I make films.

There is lots to do,

I have many projects.

I can't drop them and come here.

You don't want to move

because of the girl?

Not at all.

But there should be

a concrete reason.

The fields are unattended.

Someone must take care of them.

Everyone is dying

to take your fields.

You should be the one.

Who wants to take the fields?

There is already someone.

It will continue as before.

It just can't.

Your father is...

gone.

Now someone must take charge.

I would do it

if I wasn't in Belgium.

But I have work to do there.

Well said, you have work.

I also have work in Istanbul.

It is not easy to move,

you know that.

But you have to move back.

You are the one

who should do it.

If you don't want to do it...

leave some of the lands

to your cousins.

They will manage it.

- But someone's already doing it.

- Not like that.

You should transfer

your rights...

so they can work from the heart.

Then will we evict Ekrem?

Ekrem is just a servant.

He is temporary.

He isn't a member of our family.

So should we just throw him out?

Did you ever check the fields?

They are covered with

thorns and dried leaves.

It's an absolute mess.

They'll hear you now,

please speak quietly.

It's embarrassing.

Don't be embarrassed.

You have to do the things

that need to be done.

Let's keep it like this for now.

We'll think about it later.

Later?

Back then,

I asked your father...

to build an apartment.

Each of us would have a flat,

and we could gather there.

But your father wasn't

interested at all.

Let's do it

if you'll move back here.

I can't move back, but you can.

You're just putting off everything.

I am not putting this off.

I got your point.

But I can't move right now.

I have no possibility.

You can't?

Then don't.

Have you heard

what your mother said?

- I am not interested.

- Cause you choose the easy way.

Fine.

But I have to tell you,

I just can't help it.

She claims that she sold

her jewelry to buy the fields...

and she's entitled to

some of the land.

You don't care?

If your uncle hears about it,

he will raise hell.

- Don't let him then.

- It is not possible.

Back then your uncle...

should have stopped your mom.

Then she wouldn't talk

like this.

- Can I come in?

- Come in, dear.

- Were you talking in private?

- No.

Look what I'll show you, mom.

Let's see

if you can recognize him.

- Isn't that Cumali?

- Yes, Cumali.

This is Mert's film.

I heard about it,

but I haven't watched it.

You won an award

with this film, right?

I won it

at a short film festival.

How long ago?

Around 10 years,

I was at university.

Time really flies.

Have you ever tried your luck

at film festivals in Belgium?

I don't remember, Busra.

It's been a long time.

I may have submitted it.

My friend has a YouTube channel,

she can advertise your works.

Maybe, we'll see.

This girl's voice sounds

a little strange.

It's like it doesn't fit her role.

I felt the same

when I watched it first.

I watched it with my friends.

They also liked the film, but...

Did you get used to her voice

later on?

- Did it sound better?

- I mean...

we liked the film,

but her voice was high pitched.

- Do you still think the same?

- Yes.

- It's just my opinion.

- I'm just curious

why you didn't like it.

Maybe it's a special voice.

Maybe I chose it intentionally.

I mean...

her acting seems weak.

It's not just about her voice.

She can't act well?

But I liked the film.

Okay, okay.

- Thanks a lot.

- It's just my opinion.

- I got it.

- I just wanted to say.

Thank you so much,

but what I don't understand is...

that you've got it all figured out

about voices and acting.

Do you have any equipment?

I didn't mean that,

I just made a criticism.

I'll find equipment for you.

Please make a film.

Let's watch it.

- Did I mean that, Mert?

- But you've figured it out.

You are an expert.

Make a film and let's watch it.

Why are you getting angry?

I am not angry.

Just leave this though.

- I was watching it.

- Is it the time to do this now?

You're watching it on a tiny screen

and commenting on quality.

- Big screen--

- Don't raise your voice.

Okay, but...

These things are not like

makeup videos on YouTube.

What did I say wrong now?

Can you please calm down?

I understand that--

- Is it the time for this talk?

- No, it isn't, but...

just calm down.

Did I say something bad?

What did I say?

- That's enough.

- Okay, you didn't say anything.

Mert, please calm down.

Was this the time

to talk about it, aunty?

She's a little bit tactless

like her father.

- Just calm down.

- Okay.

We've done your head in.

- Let me give you this.

- My head hurts.

I see.

Let me give you this.

Buy some--

- What's this for?

- Take it.

Buy some pitas for tomorrow.

Okay?

Buy them with meat,

not with cheese.

Otherwise, kids won't eat them

and people will gossip.

- Okay.

- Be calm, okay?

- I am calm.

- Okay, my dear.

- I'll rest a little, good night.

- Thanks, good night.

- Did you finish them all?

- I did.

- Let me check.

- No need.

- Let me just check them.

- No need.

Why? Give it to me,

let me have a look.

We'd finished up to this part.

Did you write down

the answers in the notebook?

Are the answers in the notebook?

Give it to me.

The cat got your tongue.

Did you change

the title of the poem?

My Village?

The day awakens,

the morning wind...

scans the fields like velvet.

No sound, just the corn cobs

swinging in the wind.

Two hills away,

my grandma's house, my village.

I am reading the verses of God

from the nature.

Peace embraces me.

I'm sleeping under the same tree

as I always do.

Did you change it?

Who changed it, Serkan?

Tell me who changed it?

Selim.

Selim?

Selim.

When did he change it?

Why didn't you like my poem?

Did he offer to change it,

or you?

Who wanted to change it?

You or Selim? Say something.

The day awakens,

the morning wind...

scans the fields like velvet.

No sound, just the corn cobs

swinging in the wind.

What's going on?

I wish I had a home,

even if it had only one room.

Selim and Yilmaz are

like my sons.

But I don't feel comfortable

with them.

Can two families stay

in one house?

I'm afraid of

having sex with my wife.

I'm afraid that

someone will hear my voice.

Didn't you talk to

my uncle about this?

Your uncle...

There's a lot of land.

Build your own house.

It's not easy.

Your uncle prevents me.

Your uncle...

Well...

You...

After you left,

your uncle changed a lot.

He'll dispose of me today...

and will dispose of you

in the future too.

Your uncle...

well...

has changed a lot.

He is not who you think.

I could stay here

thanks to your father.

But now...

I will be evicted.

Me...

You are the only person

who can help me.

You can ask your uncle...

to give some land...

to me.

Then I can have a home.

My family...

is here.

I have a son and a wife.

Well...

You can't trust humankind.

I even can't go to

the grocery store.

I can't leave my wife alone.

They are young men.

Selim and Yilmaz are

like my sons, but...

they are ignorant.

So...

I don't feel comfortable.

I wish...

I could relax in my shorts

and pajamas in my house.

I want to have my own house.

Well, what to say.

Only...

You are the only one

who can support me.

So you think that

he will evict you.

But you do all the work here,

he needs you.

He can't work alone.

You don't know him,

he will evict you, too.

That's not easy.

He will sell 40 tons of tea,

but pretend like it's 30.

He'll hire Russian workers.

They will ruin the plants.

Then the plants won't

grow well next year.

The Russians will harvest it...

then he'll give you

only 30 out of 40 tons.

How will you catch him?

He makes me do all his work.

I harvest his beehives.

My wife takes care of his cows.

The housework never ends.

I've been taking care of

his beehives for years...

but he hasn't given me

any honey.

Lately, my wife was sick,

so he gave me a bit of it.

Even so, I'm grateful.

But he wants to get rid of me.

What do you think, Mert?

What can I do?

It's between you and him.

I think you work well,

but I will not be around.

So you should talk to him.

Could you turn off

the lights, Mert?

I am very sleepy.

But I can't fall asleep.

Mert.

Turn off the lights and leave.

Please.

Can we talk?

No.

- I'm telling you, I can't sleep.

- I don't care.

Nalan?

I actually came here

to apologize.

In fact, I am sorry.

Nalan?

Do you accept my apology?

Don't you?

Nalan?

I am sorry.

What is this?

Are you serious?

Did you come here

with a medical report?

Why are you so surprised?

Will you deny it?

No, I won't.

But your memory is inaccurate.

Always the same issue.

Is this how it happened?

How did it happen?

You hit me.

- You squeezed my throat.

- You hit and pushed me.

You were strangling me,

I pushed you to protect myself.

- Are you okay?

- Don't be silly.

Didn't you try to strangle me?

Mert.

You hit me, it's no excuse.

I just pushed you

unintentionally.

It's no excuse.

Should I do the same then?

You sneaked into my house

and broke my computer.

Should I file

a criminal complaint?

You should thank me,

I saved an addict like you.

I've apologized to you,

even though I am right.

You said that

you were wrong just now.

I didn't say I was wrong,

I just apologized.

Because I cannot

go on like this.

I am not trying to figure out

who is right and who is wrong.

That's why you apologized?

I just want to resolve things.

Why are you here?

What do you mean?

Why did you come here?

If I lost my father,

wouldn't you come?

Let me save you from

the necessity of hypocrisy.

I don't need anyone's help.

I don't need anyone.

If you just came for that,

you can go.

In fact...

you can go abroad.

- When will you stop this?

- Until you tell me the truth.

- I told you the truth.

- No, you didn't.

Yes, I wanted to go abroad.

I just needed to gather

my thoughts.

But I changed my mind.

We already talked about that.

But you lied to me,

then I talked with him.

- You talked with him?

- Yes.

He wrote to me.

You are lying,

you're trying to trick me.

I said he wrote to me.

He wrote to me on Instagram.

He wanted to talk with me.

We met in Kadikoy.

Whatever you did to him,

he was also miserable.

I asked...

"Did you sleep with Nalan?"

No, not like that.

I asked him directly,

just as it is.

"Did you f*ck Nalan?"

He said, "Yes."

He couldn't say, "I f*cked her."

He just said, "Yes."

f*ck off.

f*ck off.

Okay?

I don't want to shout,

just f*ck off.

- Why are you so angry?

- Because you are disgusting.

Cause I'm telling the truth?

You are not telling the truth,

you are lying.

Then how do I know

the tattoo on his neck?

You saw it on IG.

What about his tattoo story?

He told me the whole thing.

You...

make me disgust men.

Get out of here.

Get out of here for God's sake.

I don't want to make a scene.

So you know men very well,

you've decoded the DNA of them.

- You can compare them.

- f*ck off, okay?

Get out of here.

I don't want to make a scene.

Just go.

I am not going.

- I said go, Mert.

- I won't.

- Go.

- No, I am not going.

I'll be here.

I'll be here

until we resolve this.

Okay, stay.

Turn off the lights.

You turn them off.

My goodness.

Are you kidding me?

Get out of here.

- Get out, Mert.

- Okay, puff.

- Idiot.

- I will turn off the lights.

He used to wear a diaper.

But he doesn't want it now.

He is ashamed.

It's normal,

he's almost a teenager.

Do you wake him up at night?

I can't do it.

- No.

- Why not?

I do housework.

I maintain the garden.

I feel very tired.

How can I wake him up?

I see, but you should

wake him up at night.

If you had told me

I'd have done it.

No, that is not okay.

As he's already sleeping here...

- I feel ashamed.

- No problem at all...

I could have done that.

Does he go to the toilet

before sleeping?

I ask him to

but he doesn't do it.

He's not willing to go.

I don't know why.

You can't solve it

with a hodja, I think.

You must take him to a doctor.

It could be psychological.

The neighbor's child

went to the hodja.

He got cured.

He doesn't do it anymore.

You also went to the hodja.

Did he get cured?

He... didn't.

But he will.

He'll be well.

He'll be well in future.

But you should do something now.

What happened?

I stepped on an insect.

What insect?

A c*ck I think.

What's up with these books?

- What are you searching for?

- Nothing important.

Does the servant

read these books?

Don't know, they could be

my dad's old books.

What time is your flight?

- Did you hit the car?

- I said that I didn't.

You did.

Which part did I hit?

The car is fine.

You hit this car,

tell me the truth.

That is just dirt.

- You hit this car.

- It'll be gone after washing.

Tell me the truth.

I am telling the truth,

the car is just fine.

Pazar is a small town, bro.

I can find out

everything you did in here.

- So?

- You hit this car.

You can't find anything out,

because I did nothing.

Why are you lying, bro?

- Why are you lying?

- Why would I?

Tell him the truth.

Why are you lying?

Tell him that you hit the car.

- You are lying.

- I didn't do it.

How come?

Didn't you hit my dog?

Didn't you hit my dog?

Didn't you hit my beloved dog?

- What dog?

- What "What dog?"

You threw it in the garbage.

Why are you lying?

- I have nothing to do with it.

- Don't lie, be a man.

Put your hand down.

I have nothing to do

with the dog.

Didn't you hit my dog?

No, I didn't.

How?

You hit my dog.

Be a man and tell me the truth.

I'm telling it, I'm from here--

From here?

Don't lie you freak!

Hands off.

Don't test me.

- Come here.

- Get off me.

You hit my dog.

Get out of here.

- What about the car?

- Get out, I'll handle it.

You'll get used to it.

Don't tire yourself.

Look at that.

Damn it.

You'll get used to your loss,

as we did with grandma.

It'll pass.

It's okay.

You'll get used to it.

It'll pass.

Yes, Mr Hayrettin?

I am so sorry.

Things are a bit busy here,

the funeral was postponed.

I see.

I'll be coming back

tomorrow, Mr Hayrettin.

I have my friend's mother,

but she lives in Bakirkoy.

Can you handle it one more day?

I'll be there tomorrow.

- I see.

- Please don't leave to him.

He can't look after cats.

Please look after her

one more day.

I see, but don't give to him,

just leave her at home.

Then just lock the door.

Please, Mr Hayrettin,

it's only one more day.

I will take her tomorrow.

Why don't you understand?

Please don't leave to him.

Give it to me.

Who is it?

- Mr Hayrettin--

- Give it to me.

- Hello?

- Don't say anything.

- What are you talking about?

- Don't shout, don't shout.

What?

We have a funeral.

Look after her one more day.

She won't eat you.

Be quiet, Selim.

What are you talking about?

Just do it one more day.

I don't get what you're on about.

You are talking like an idiot.

Don't bark,

you'll look after her.

- You will!

- Don't shout.

Hang it up!

You Istanbul freak.

Don't worry, he'll look after her.

Let's go, we have things to do.

Come on.

Sebahat?

- Where is the hodja?

- You've dug it?

- Yes.

- Did water come out?

Shut up and call the hodja.

I dug the whole grave myself.

Serkan!

Is it time for football?

Do you hear me, Serkan?

Come inside.

- Damn it.

- Come on.

Sebahat?

Yes, sir.

- Is my sister there?

- Yes.

Call her, please.

What's up?

Why did you call me?

What are you trying to do?

What do you mean?

Did you ask him

to dig that grave?

Yes, what's the matter?

But I reserved that place

for myself.

What do you mean?

I made a will

to be buried there.

How could you--

Our brother should be buried

next to our father.

You can't just reserve it.

Absolute nonsense.

We reserved a place for him too.

Everyone chose a place.

Very nice.

"Everyone chose a place."

"Everyone chose a place."

For God's sake.

Here you go.

Put it here.

Take it slow.

Let's put it slowly.

Take it slow.

- Is this okay, sir?

- Yes, it's okay.

- Here you go, let's begin.

- Come on.

Let's get in order.

Please get close to each other.

I guess we are ready.

Let's begin.

- Dear Believers--

- What is this?

Are you out of your mind?

Get out of here.

- What a shameless jerk.

- What's the matter, Recep?

Can't you see

he's wearing shorts?

Go get changed.

No, he won't come here

even if he changes.

Recep, please stop it

for God's sake.

- You're disgracing me.

- Okay, I am shutting up.

You are still the same,

prison didn't moralize you.

- Calm down.

- Okay, brother.

- Get in order, come on.

- Let's keep calm.

God forgive me.

Let's go on.

Dear believers.

Every soul shall taste death.

Death is the truth.

No one did escape from death...

and no one shall.

Our duty is to remember death...

and to be prepared for it

while living.

How will we prepare for death?

By being a good person.

By obeying God's

orders and prohibitions.

By being honest.

By staying away from lies.

By behaving fair.

Only then we can expect

death to come peacefully.

Let us consent.

Do you consent to give

your rights of amity and kinship?

We consent.

- Do you consent?

- We consent.

May God bless you all.

Let me briefly explain

how to perform the prayer.

There are four parts.

The first part is

the Subhaneke prayer.

The second part is

the Salli and Barik prayers.

The third part is

the Funeral prayer.

Alternatively,

the Fatiha prayer.

We'll finish it in the fourth part

which is the Salutation.

Let's set our intentions.

"I intend to perform...

the Funeral prayer...

and follow the Imam."

God is the greatest.

May the peace of God

be upon you.

Let's read the Fatiha prayer

for the soul of the deceased.

Here you go.

Lift it evenly.

Here you go.