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Attention, all units.

The girl was seen wearing a beret, a uniform and a red jacket.

I repeat.

The girl was last seen wearing a black uniform and a red jacket.

POLiS

10 ST 490

Ma'am.

Is this your daughter's?

Look.

We know you're very upset.

But you have to help us.

Is this beret your daughter's?

Yeah.

Melek's.

Beret is hers.

Widen the search.

Widen the search.

I wish I'd gone there.

I wish I picked her up.

Help us, God.

The beret belongs to the girl.

The beret belongs to the girl.

Widen the search.

BIR HAFIA ONCE

Good morning, Mommy.

You are never quiet.

It's not like you don't know I work all night.

Always with the noise.

You'd be in trouble if Cengiz woke up.

I'm sorry.

But I picked it up right away.

Uh.

I made the tea, Mom. Look.

Not even boiled.

Mommy, do you know what happened yesterday?

Pamuk died.

You know that dog at school?

Him.

My teacher Handan and I buried him in the schoolyard.

Irem cried a lot.

My teacher said he went to heaven.

She said he reunited with his parents.

They're dead, too.

I painted Pamuk.

The teacher hung it on the wall.

She said, "Well done.

Here you go Sakiz.

Breakfast time.

I'll bring you more food on my way back.

Here you go.

Here.

Mom.

Can you braid my hair from both sides?

Handan teacher gets angry when my hair is down.

Do it yourself.

My fingers aren't functioning yet.

okay.

You can do it tomorrow.

This is nice, too.

See you, Mommy.

JLAINLN

OZAINLN

LLIN VZAINEN

VLAINLI

LLIN VZAIVEN

ILLIN VLAINCK

LLIN VZAINEK

NADIM GUC

NADIM GUC

NAIL YURTSEVER

BANU TEKCAN

[the Turkish National Anthem]

FAKUK BAYHAN FATIH AKSOY [the Turkish National Anthem]

FARUK BAYHAN FATIH AKSOY [the Turkish National Anthem]

[the Turkish National Anthem]

At ease.

Have a good day.

Thank you.

Oh, Miss Zeynep.

You need to stop whatever you're doing and get to class.

To class?

Teacher Handan had an accident and broke her leg.

You'll have to be in her stead for now.

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But I never taught a lesson.

It'll be easy.

Just supervise them. It'll be enough.

There's no other way, they'll fall behind.

Nothing to be afraid of. The bell's ringing-

Come on, hurry up.

What am I gonna do?

Umm.

The dog they were lookingafter died yesterday.

You can have them write him a letter.

It'll be a social studies lesson.

Come on.

Muflu Pr

Prens

DERS KONU: OGRETMEN

Melek.

Yes, ma'am.

You got ten minutes left.

Can I not write one?

Why don't you want to?

Because Pamuk can't read the letters.

He's dead.

You're so evil.

You never liked Pamuk?

Why don't you write, huh?

We loved him.

He loved you very much.

Quiet.

Quiet.

He loved you very much.

Quiet, quiet!

Ma'am, can I ask you something?

Where's heaven?

Is it underground?

You don't have to write.

I mean, she's just a little..

...a strange kid.

She lost her father at an early age, so... I don't know.

She says some strange things at times, must be why she gave a blank paper.

She gave ablank paper?

An attitude at this age, huh?

Mr. Ahmet!

And this one

puts his nose into everything.

Weirdo.

What am I supposed to do with these?

Hey.

Pour me a cup of tea and something to eat.

There's nothing.

At least give me a cup of tea, woman, let me wake up.

Uh.

To hell with all her damn toys.

Where is that #$%?

Tell her to put them away.

At school.

You put them away then, $ule!

Driving me insane first thing in the morning.

Miss.

I want you to have this.

Why?

You helped me.

I didn't help you.

But you did.

If it was Miss Handan...

...she would make me write it.

Here.

Thank you.

But it's your beret, keep it.

It'll shut this.

Mommy.

Look.

got some lettuce from greengrocer for Sakiz.

I'm sick of you.

And you've grown up.

I've grown up, uh-huh.

Where are you going, to work?

Don't stall me now.

You woke me up again.

What the hell is all this noise?

Huh?

Is it on damn purpose?

I'm sorry.

It was an accident.

I'll teach you how to be quiet.

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The food is delicious.

That's great stuffed veggies, Gamze.

Mom.

You can't tell my belly, right?

No way!

Could you be careful, you hurt me.

Sorry, miss.

Congratulations, Gamze dear, but I won't be at the wedding.

Love.

Look what she did, Mom.

She's not coming.

And she just texts me.

Who is it?

Your dear girl...

...Zeynep.

Miss Sevgi, could you excuse us for a moment, please?

I'm done anyway.

Let me pick these.

I'll be back tomorrow.

Have a nice day.

Didn't you talk to her, Gamze?

I don't get why she texted you.

What was I to say?

I sent an invitation.

And she just texted me.

Oh, unzip this.

Bravo Gamze, did you invite your sister with an invitation like a stranger?

What else could I do?

We haven't seen her for years.

She's all but a stranger.

Look how close we are.

I'm home.

Like I'm the guilty one.

As if I did something wrong.

Sister.

What's wrong with her?

Stuffed veggies!

You're the best, Mom.

The best!

Mom.

What's wrong with you?

It's okay, girl.

No, no.

I can sense it.

You had a fight with Gamze?

Zeynep isn't coming to the wedding.

Why not?

Idon't know.

Let me call her and find out.

You tell that #$%! I got a thing and then I'll be on my way.

I'm Cengiz, girl, I'll mess you up.

Get it?

I'll rip apart whoever messes with my woman.

Yeah, hang up.

O simdi cok mutlu

From the mosque yard...

...to a warm home.

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Get the hell out.

Go.

Back the hell off.

Where the hell is Suat?

Suat has left. What's up?

What the hell, Burhan?

What do you mean no money after making the woman work?

Business is bad, boss said no money.

You're #$%! with people.

The place is full.

Man.

You think people come to see these monkey-faced old ladies?

They're coming to see my damn woman.

Don't piss me off, pay up.

Cengiz.

Huh?

Don't make a scene.

Wait for Suat to talk. We'll take care of it.

Look.

Tell that Suat.

Either he pays like a man.

Or I could just take her away.

Here, I'll write it down.

If it wasn't for my girl...

this place would shut down in two days.

I said we'll handle it.

Take your leave.

Don't mess with me.

I'll mess you all up.

Alright.

Yeah.

Back off.

What's with the gestures?

Should have paid me then, you thought I have no one?

I'm sorry, bro.

Bon appétit.

So tell me.

Cling, clong.

Cling, clong.

I love that sound, miss.

Beret looks good, teacher.

Do you realize it's evening?

Kids your age don't go out at this hour.

Go home, your mother will be worried.

I'll have my soup.

I have money, too.

Excuse me.

My favorite drink is melted ice cream.

Ice cream is food, not a drink.

Ice cream is food, not a drink.

You're very funny, miss.

No, I'm not.

Are you cross?

But your face looks cross.

It's just my face.

How do your eyebrows touch each other?

Look, I can't.

I think you're funny.

Miss.

Can I ask you something?

Ask me at school tomorrow.

Don't you like me?

I don't like kids.

What happened?

Nothing.

I wish you weren't a teacher then, miss.

I'm not.

I have to. I mean, it's temporary.

Let me show you something:

Look, this is my treasure.

Things I like.

Making bubbles out of soap.

The ball rolling down the hill.

Turning around in the chair.

Rain in the summer.

Having a ponytail on both sides.

Melted ice cream.

The mom from the shampoo commercial.

Just write down your favorites, don't think about the others.

Then your hair will pass, miss.

What's your favorite thing, miss?

Eating alone.

A quiet kid.

What were you doing alone in the mosque yard?

The clovers have three leaves, don't they, miss?

There are ones with four leaves, too.

If you find it, your wish will come true.

But I...

couldn't find one.

The clover...

clover, clover, clover, clover, clover.

clover, clover, clover, clover, clover.

It's late, come on, I'll take you home. Your mom must be worried.

Miss.

Well.

I have a flashlight.

I'll go by myself.

Oh, god dammit.

Kill that guy, man.

Shoot.

Shoot him in the head.

Come back here.

Come back.

Faster.

Pick up the pace.

Hey.

Shoot.

Kill him, kill!

Hey.

Shoot.

Kill him. Shoot him in the head.

Teacher's here.

Aren't you done?

Are you done? Why aren't you eating?

Well, teacher.

My mother...

...made me pastries home. I had a lot, so I'm not hungry.

She never brings food, miss.

We went on a picnic the other day, and she didn't bring anything there.

She forgets, miss.

Miss, may I go to the bathroom?

Go on.

Figen.

Look where Melek is.

Yes, miss.

Rest of you pack up and get your books out.

Miss, Melek is asleep in the bathroom.

What?

Melek.

Melek.

Melek.

Melek.

Just lie here and rest, okay, baby?

Just. Yeah.

Come here.

Let's not bother her.

Did you notice anything strange about Melek today?

No.

What's wrong with her?

I don't know but we'd better get her to a doctor.

Let's speak with her mom or something.

But I think she's malnourished.

Her height, weight..

...she's too small for her age.

Her motor skills arebelow average.

Today her friends said she never brings any food to school.

I don't think it's just about food.

She's got bruises, scars.

Anyway, you're here now, aren't you?

I'll go to the administration then.

I'll get her mom's number and we'll call her.

Let's call her in and have a talk.

The blue round world.

Miss.

Don't get up, Melek.

Where's Miss Sezgin?

She's gone. Want me to call her?

No, no.

Then why did you ask?

She kept asking me questions.

Do you love your mother?

Does your mom take good care of you, etc.

What did you say?

I said I love her.

And mothers take good care of their children.

You believed it, didn't you?

Besides, all children love their mothers.

I'm not sick.

I was just a little sleepy.

I slept.

I promise to never sleep in school again.

All right, Melek, don't tire yourself.

Sezgin teacher went to call your mother.

You'll be home in a minute and you'll get some rest.

Could I stay here instead?

No way. You need to rest.

But now my favorite lesson begins.

They called from school, she passed out. I'm leaving to pick her up.

Put some money down.

I was gonna get my hair done.

Don't start with your damn hair.

You are already a hottie.

Don't make these guys horny and get blood on my hands.

Suat will pay you in the evening anyway.

Okay, come on.

All right, I'm out.

Are you here?

Let's go.

Won't you ask what's wrong, Mrs. ule?

You already said it on the phone.

I did but I just thought you might want to have a little chat.

You"ll take her to the hospital, right?

Because she needs to be looked at, like, tested or something.

I'm her mother.

I know what to do.

Mom.

Let's go home.

III sleep at home.

Let's go.

Mr. Ercan.

Hello, Miss Zeynep.

Welcome.

Thank. I wanted to drop by after not hearing from you. Hope I'm not intruding.

No please, sit down.

Can I get you a drink?

No, thank you.

I took some new pictures, brought them.

They have good stories too. I'll e-mail you.

Very nice.

You captured some good shots.

Thank you.

Frankly, I'd really like to see you on this research team.

The students who study your work are excited, too.

However...

the dean still hasn't approved the budget.

I see.

While I was waiting, I took a temporary job.

Oh, yeah?

Where?

I teach at an elementary school.

I know we're putting you on the spot.

No, no, that's not why I said it.

But if I'm recruited, I have to call the school before I leave.

I take it you're interested in migratory birds.

Yeah, yeah.

Hold on.

Miss Zeynep has some great work.

Oh, I forgot to introduce you.

Ali's my brother.

Nice to meet you.

Me, too.

Don't worry, I'll talk this over

with the dean.

Your photos were published abroad, too?

Yeah.

It was published in some magazines in Germany and Belgium.

Great.

Is it possible for me to buy one or two?

Not for sale.

It's okay, I'm just asking.

But I must say, I'm very impressed.

I took your time, I should leave.

Oh please.

I'll call you once there's any news.

Thank you.

Merve Girgin Aytekin

Faruk Bayhan Fatih Aksoy