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Kizim ve Ben

Original title: Kızım ve Ben (1988)
1988 · 2 h 2 min
Directed by Halit Refiğ · Turkey · Turkish Cinema
Drama

Cast

Gülşen Bubikoğlu Cüneyt Arkın Yilmaz Zafer Nilüfer Öz Kerem Yilmazer Bülent Ufuk

Credits

Written by: Erdoğan Tünaş

Plot

The film tells the story of a mother who dedicates her life to her daughter. Reyhan is pregnant with Kenan's child. After a while, Kenan leaves Reyhan. Reyhan gives birth alone and leaves her daughter in a mosque courtyard. Just as she is about to commit suicide, she is saved by Vedat. Vedat helps Reyhan get back on her feet by giving her a job at his company. Their relationship eventually turns into love, and they get married.

Sinekatalog’s take

A mother who dedicates her life to her daughter after being abandoned finds new love with a man who gives her a job. A heartfelt melodrama of sacrifice and survival. Pleasing to viewers who like sentimental Turkish family stories.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.3 / 10 (119 votes)
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