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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.
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Three sisters who grew up unaware of each other receive a mysterious letter one day and meet at the wedding of one of them. But on the wedding night they will find themselves in an unexpected situation. After that night, they cannot leave the beautiful town of the Aegean and are forced to live together. This imperative condition gradually leaves its place to the adventure of discovering brotherhood, friendship and solidarity.
A look into relationships in a neighborhood in Istanbul.
The daughter of a wealthy and respected family in Anatolia runs away from home when she falls in love with someone the family does not approve. This escape turns into a big drama that will affect the whole family, the secrets to be kept for years, the sins to be committed and the generations.
The story tells of the experiences of a mother who gives her child up for adoption. Reşat and Zeynep work at the mansion of Süheyla and Orhan. Orhan decides to divorce Süheyla because she cannot get pregnant. At the same time, Zeynep is pregnant and needs surgery to survive after giving birth. However, Zeynep and Reşat do not have the money for the surgery. Therefore, Reşat offers to give their unborn child up for adoption to Süheyla. Orhan says that since he will be away on a long business trip, the situation will not be discovered. Süheyla accepts the offer to save her marriage. Although Zeynep does not want to, she is forced to do so for her child's survival. She gives her son Doğan up for adoption after he is born. However, Zeynep cannot bear the longing for her son and will try to reunite with him.
The bus driver who has been working on the same line for years has retired. Therefore, the people of the district will meet with Lütfü, a new driver. Lütfü who tries to get used to the district is in a contention with Sadenaz, who grows on the end of the bus every morning. Although the bus's departure time has already passed, this sympathetic girl runs on the bus like a storm, before Lütfü's annoyance. However, in the course of time, a friendship between Sadenaz and Lütfü is formed. Lütfü does not move every morning before Sadenaz arrives. One day, grace runs the timepiece to measure the speed of the Sadenaz. The speed of the Sadenaz corresponds to a speed that national athletes can run. The idea of being a runner for Sadenaz who loves running is interesting. Because it is possible to draw the attention of Berk in this way.
A Hero's Dream tells the story of Tevfik and his friends, who decide to rob a bank in order to cover the medical expenses of a young child. Kerem's father, Sami, loses his life while trying to save the children during a fire that breaks out in the neighborhood. Several years after this tragic event, the news that Sami's son Kerem has leukemia shocks the neighborhood. The neighborhood takes action to raise the money needed for Kerem's recovery. However, when sufficient funds cannot be raised, Tevfik and his friends resort to robbing a bank. The young men begin planning the robbery and start surveilling the bank. When Tevfik and his friends see the bank manager, Kudret, put the vault key in his pocket, they embark on a challenging endeavor.
Ayşe's acceptance into graduate school both pleases and upsets Mehmet. Another obstacle has come between the lovers. Ayşe, who has gone to Istanbul, returns to the village for a short time. Ayşe is disappointed when she cannot find the Doctor at the bus station, but a big surprise awaits her. Upon learning that Ayşe will return to Istanbul shortly, Mehmet Şeker begins making plans to keep her by his side. He is so desperate that he even asks Muhtar Bahri for help. When none of his plans work out, he seeks refuge with Ümmü hala. Ümmü hala asks both of them to find the Sevdalım flower. Mehmet and Ayşe are in for a long journey where their love will be tested.
After Ayşe's aunt recovers, Mehmet's reputation as a doctor spreads far and wide. Everyone seeking healing begins to flock to the door of the renowned Badem Şekeri. Amidst all this commotion, Ayşe and Mehmet's love for each other begins to blossom, but a huge obstacle stands in their way. Ziver Bey, the educated and worldly leader of the surrounding villages, becomes infatuated with Ayşe. Seeing the doctor as the only obstacle between them, Ziver Bey, with the help of Village Headman Bahri, plays a cruel trick on Doctor Şeker. This trick not only separates Ayşe and Mehmet but also completely ruins Mehmet's life.
Semih, who was discharged from the army a month early for his "heroism" in operations in the southeast, encounters his brother's funeral on the day he returns from the army. When he sets out to find his brother's killer, Semih is drawn into another battle filled with difficult questions. As he searches for the truth, he will realize that what was lost was not just his brother's life, but also the harsh reality of lives doomed to be lost in "The Other Istanbul," fueled by anger and helplessness.
Muhtar Bahri's useless son Fikret, who is a jackal, does not settle down in the army and manages to get a report stating that he is unfit for military service. While preparing to return to the village with his fox-like mind, he meets Nurse Kumru, who has been assigned to the village of Aşağı Delice, on the bus. While all the villagers are at Hüseyin and Afet's wedding, Fikret suddenly shows up, shocking everyone, including Ayşe. He lies to the entire village, claiming he has lost his memory, and begins to get his way. Of course, Dr. Mehmet is the most upset by this situation... On the other hand, the village men form a line in front of the health center, captivated by the beauty of Nurse Kumru, who has come to the village. Fikret and Kumru’s efforts to separate their lovers will bring great troubles upon Mehmet and Ayşe. Will the big schemes awaiting Ayşe and Mehmet prevent the couple from reuniting?
In dire need of a doctor, an eclectic group of villagers kidnaps Mehmet, who soon falls in love with one of their own.
Bünyamin corners Menekşe, one of the village's beautiful girls, in the hayloft. While they are still flirting, Menekşe's brother İbo witnesses the situation and stirs up the village. Bünyamin has no choice but to flee, because Menekşe's brothers Saffet and Süleyman are merciless. While Bünyamin takes refuge with his mother Solmaz, Solmaz realizes that the only solution is to flee the village, despite her anger. Solmaz decides to go to Istanbul with her other children. Solmaz's other son, Mete, and her daughters, Perihan and Nergis, had already moved to Istanbul, married, and started families.
Nine stories of resistance against solitary confinement of political prisoners in Turkey.
