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You didn't think I'd come, did you?

No, I knew you'd come.

How did you know?

If a woman loves a man...

Meryem!

Girl!

Meryem!

Get up, c'mon! Get up this minute!

Well, if you go to bed so late... You'd sleep all day if I let you!

Get up!

There's 'tarhana' soup mix to make with the neighbours!

Daisy!

Yes, I know, I'm late.

You must be dying of thirst.

Come here, c'mon, my love. Here.

There, that's right.

Oh, sweetheart.

Well, Mustafa was here.

I mean...

Never mind. He was here.

Wait, I'll get some for you, too.

Meryem, when is he coming?

Soon, Fadime Teyze.

Good day to you!

- How much is that cheese? - Seven

OK. Weigh out a kilo then.

Keep the change.

Your tip.

Has the call to prayer been?

Not yet. The days are getting longer, remember?

I'll do my prayers and go to bed. I'm not feeling myself.

Did he call today?

- Damn it, I've a good mind to... - What can he do?

He works all hours.

- He'll work something out. - Don't make my blood boil!

- Lf I'm one hour late... - OK, OK, don't start again.

Besides, we don't want the bride hearing.

He'll work something out, huh?

The hell he will! If he only knew how lucky he was!

Turn off that television, girl! Go to bed, get some sleep!

What's up, son?

Get dressed and come down.

Haydar Abi! Haydar Abi!

Haydar Abi!

What is it? Look, I'm coming! You'll wake the neighbours!

Bring your thing with you!

I can't eat, I can't drink, I'm all out ofjoy

I can only wail like a forlorn nightingale

She can't be mine, alas my desire is denied

I went to strangers That left on the earth

Oh, this world of lies, this world of lies

This world with its lying smile

Whoa, Haydar Abi!

You know what? If this is justice, I piss on it.

It sure is a world of lies.

Who's out there?

- What was that, Haydar Abi? - A bug, a tortoise, what do you think?

Well, I don't know.

Didn't sound like that to me.

You stupid idiot! Damn you! Don't you dare go...

God forgive me!

Now look here! What have you done with the girl's gold? Huh?

Weren't you going to sell it and rent a flat?

Don't make me come out there, or I swear to God...

OK, son.

OK, I will. Meryem says hello, too.

We'll be waiting.

You have a good day, too.

That was Mustafa. He'll be coming soon.

- He says hello. - Me, too.

Here you go, father.

Thanks, dear.

Celil!

- Did you sell the cheese, Meryem dear? - Yes, Hafize Teyze.

What are you up to?

Hey, what's this? Huh? This makes you corporal.

And this? This makes you sergeant. Half and half!

Celil!

What's that? You know what I got you?

What did I get you? Huh?

I got you a whistle. Here, look. Watch me.

Don't you like it?

You blow it like that. Give it a go.

Don't you like it?

Daisy? Sweet Daisy?

You really aren't happy today.

And when you aren't happy, you give less milk.

Huh?

Stop right there. Don't come in.

I only wanted to help.

I don't need your help.

I told you before not to come in through that door.

Get away from there.

Hello?

Mustafa? It's Meryem.

Hello.

Hello.

How are you? What are you up to?

Fine. Same as always.

Are mum and dad OK?

Yes. Everyone's fine.

Father said you were coming soon.

Yes, yes, I am. I miss you.

You?

Me, too.

You what?

I miss you.

A lot?

Yes.

It's really expensive here, Meryem.

I'll send for you as soon as I find the kind of flat you deserve.

OK.

There's a customer, I have to go. Say hello to everyone.

And don't call me, I'll call you or you'll rack up a huge bill.

OK. I'll say hello to everyone.

Goodbye.

Celil...

Celil! Celil!

What have you been up to?

I called Mustafa.

He said he missed me.

He asked me if I missed him.

So I said I missed him.

I gave you a pen. Why haven't you drawn anything?

Haven't you drawn anything?

Shall I draw something for you?

Look.

Shall I draw the house in Istanbul?

Do you like it?

Huh?

Huh?

Look.

Look. That's Mustafa.

Look. And me beside him

Shall I draw you as well?

- Good day to you, S�leyman Abi. - Thanks, dear. Come in.

I've come for my shoes.

What were they like? Take a look over there.

I can't see mine here.

When did you bring them, dear?

Must have been a year ago. I couldn't come, I'm sorry

Are they either of these, dear?

Yes, the brown ones.

How much do I owe you?

Well, dear. Looks like I stitched them and gave them a polish.

Five lira.

You can get a new pair for 10 lira. Can't we say four lira?

Whatever, dear. OK.

Three...

I only have 3.50 lira, S�leyman Abi. Sorry

Let's have it then. May they serve you well.

Goodbye, dear.

They say anyone who washes here will have a child.

Scores of outsiders have been here and had children.

If you'd had a child, your husband would've come back like a shot!

Now get in that water until it's up to your waist.

Come and change your clothes. There's work to do in the poppy fields.

Have a bite to eat, son.

I'm not hungry, mum.

Son, this isn't right. You haven't eaten all day.

Look, it's been a while now since you got back from the army.

You've had a chance to rest.

Anyway, your uncle wants you to go and work in the shop.

C'mon, get a move on! You've hardly done anything!

She could at least have managed some soup.

She'll come and eat when we've gone to bed.

What's wrong with the girl?

Nothing. What's the fuss? She just wants to sleep.

Is that you?

Why didn't you say you were coming?

What are you doing here?

- Mum! Turn on that light! - I thought you were asleep, son.

Turn it back on. The TV as well.

Don't turn them off even if I'm asleep, mum.

Meryem, dear. Can I come in?

Come in, father.

Don't get up, dear. Go back to bed.

Now how about I take you to the doctor, dear?

No, I'm fine, father. I'll get up in a bit.

Keep still, you beast!

Don't just stand there! Come and help.

Isn't Meryem around?

No! Are you blind? It's no business of yours anyway!

C'mon, slip this on, love.

Now lie down.

Mum, I don't want to lie down. I only feel worse.

Now have a good sweat. We can change the sheets again.

- How did you get such a chill? - Mother took me to the pool.

What pool?

Eflatun Pinar.

But that's where people go if they can't have children.

She says if I'd had a child he'd have come running back.

She's blaming you.

Mum, I can't take any more. I can't go on.

Go on with what?

I've lost all hope. Take me home!

Love, do you know what you're saying?

What would people think?

Besides, wasn't it you who said how nice and kind he was?

Yes. I still love him but...

Look, love. We must be patient. We must wait.

Besides, he's the best man for you. He has ajob, he's been to the army.

And you think it's easy being a woman on your own?

The things I went through to bring you up without a father.

To get you married without people gossiping.

No. I learned that from my parents.

Once you're married, there's no turning back, love.

Don't think things like that.

C'mon now.

Let me brew you some mint and lemon. It'll help you sweat.

Take me away from here.

I've had enough.

Let's go to Istanbul. It's a big city.

No one will find us. Huh?

What if we run into him one day? What if he finds us?

I knew you'd do something shameless like this.

Switch that damn thing off!

She grew old enough to marry Her face grew pale with longing

Woe, woe, woe

Woe, woe, world, woe

She fell ill from hidden heartache

And I heard Menom died Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, world, oh

This world is lies, all lies Do anyone's wishes come true?

May anyone who comes between lovers be barred from heaven

Woe, woe, woe

Woe, woe, world, woe

Woe, woe, world, woe Woe

Murat, I want to tell you something.

I've fallen in love just once.

I was too young at the time to know about love.

I was wandering round the market. I saw a girl, beautiful as a gazelle.

I was love struck.

Whenever I saw the girl my heart grew bigger and bigger.

Like it would burst out of my chest.

Then I found out the girl came from a different clan.

I didn't know what to do.

I was a poor musician of the Abdal clan. They'd never let me marry her.

I was going crazy with frustration.

Day and night I prayed for God to send Khidr to my rescue.

Either to save me from poverty or to make her an Abdal like me.

One day, I went to play at a wedding.

I got there and looked around.

Then suddenly I realized it was her wedding!

At first I couldn't play. Then, when I did start...

...there was no stopping me.

Our clarinet player was doing his nut. "I'm out of breath," he said.

"Enough! You'll do us in. What's got into you today?"

I just carried on playing. I wanted that wedding to never end.

If the wedding ended, it would be the end of me.

They had to force me to stop playing.

Someone came with my money and said to go, the wedding was over.

I drifted around lovesick for days.

Well, believe me, she's a grandmother now.

And I'm no different.

But whenever I see her my heart still grows bigger.

I still go into a tizzy.

It wasn't her beauty I loved. I loved her.

Ah, this stupid head of mine!

If only I'd told her... I couldn't.

Why didn't I tell her? If the answer was no, so be it.

I couldn't.

Who did this to you? Do I know her?

No one will ever know her.

Only me. And I'll take that secret to my grave. Not even she will know.

Whoa!

Haydar Abi, why did you tell me this?

That's how love is, Murat.

If you get the girl you want, it isn't love.

Give me a break, Haydar Abi! That was the old days.

Things have moved on.

You're hoping to put me off her, aren't you?

Look, I won't say it again.

Don't waste your time.

- Mum, is there no cola? - C'mon, you've had enough today.

How about granny making you some yoghurt drink, dear?

Never mind her, dad. If you had cola, she'd want lemonade.

Grandpa's little prince! Look at you!

He's going to be a sturdy young thing.

Thanks to your cows, father. He gets through a gallon a day.

- Welcome! - Thanks.

Sorry, I have a bit of a chill.

Hope you feel better soon.

See, Meryem? S�leyman's growing fast. He's come to kiss his auntie's hand.

S�leyman...

Mustafa sent a parcel of clothes for S�leyman, bless him.

He sent everything, even shoes.

Meryem, get your father more tea.

- When did your brother send the parcel? - Let me see... Over a month ago, right?

He also sent some money to buy S�leyman a half gold coin.

It's full-fat.

Hope you enjoy it.

- Have a good day, Meryem. - Thanks.

Hope you're having a good day, love.

Mum!

Welcome, mum. How are you?

I'm fine, but what about you?

I'm still coughing a bit, but I'm fine, mum.

I've come to get eggs.

We're making pasta on Saturday. Come and help, if you can get away.

Sure, mum. OK, mum, I'll come. I'll come.

Well, have a good market day! Say hello to your mother-in-law.

I will, mum.

- How much is your full-fat yoghurt? - Five lira a kilo.

- Get off! Someone will see. - Let them. What do I care?

I'm married. If my husband hears, you know what he'll do? Kill you!

What, the absent husband? Look at me. Look at me!

I can forgive you.

Anyway, the bastard's cleared off. Leave him.

Marry me, girl. Let's get out of this place.

You're hurting my arm.

Fuck you!

Fuck that husband of yours. And you still call him your husband!

Good day to you, Uncle Mustafa.

Hope you're having a good day, father.

Thanks, dear. Welcome. Is something wrong?

No, father. I thought I'd call in on my way back from market.

Good for you. Good for you, but...

It's not often you call in.

Father, what if I go to join Mustafa myself?

No. Something's up with you today. C'mon, dear, what it is?

No, nothing's wrong.

But everyone keeps asking. Besides, I can go myself.

I can read and write. I'll find the address.

He said he'd come at the religious holiday, dear.

If he doesn't, you have my word, after the religious holiday...

At the religious holiday?

At the religious holiday.

Fifty-four...

...fifty-five...

...fifty-six...

...fifty-seven...

...fifty-eight...

Fifty-nine...

...sixty...

...sixty-one...

...sixty-two...

...sixty-three...

...sixty-four...

...sixty-five...

Sixty-six...

...sixty-seven...

...sixty-eight.

Celil!

It's terrific dough. How many eggs did you use?

Eighty this time. It'll make us plenty.

And enough for you to take to Istanbul!

When do you hope to go, Meryem?

At the religious holiday, Aunt Makbule.

Really?

Why didn't you tell me?

I only just found out.

Oh, thank the Lord!

You see, love? Patience is always rewarded.

Mum, there's no room left in there. Where should I lay these out?

In the small room. You'll find a sheet just there.

I believe in Allah, in His angels, in the books He sent.

I believe in Judgement Day, in fate.

I believe that good and evil are from Allah.

I believe in resurrection after death.

I bear witness that there is no god but Allah...

...and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.

- Good morning, mother. - Good morning.

- Meryem... - Yes, mother?

Look, you're a married woman.

Getting up in the night to wash... It's sinful!

But I got sweaty in the night.

- Get out! - Let me just...

- Get out, scum! I'll tell father! - I'm going! Let me just get the can.

Come here, you! Come here.

So how's business, S�leyman Abi?

Not good, Mahmut. My profession is finished.

Can you believe it?

They're selling new shoes for the price of a repair job.

What can you do?

Still, I count my blessings. At least it keeps us fed.

Well, doesn't your son pitch in?

I mean, doesn't he send you money?

We talk about it at home. It really bothers us all.

- It's too bad on his bride. - What's too bad on his bride?

She's going to Istanbul at the religious holiday. Anyway, it's none of your business!

- N-no. You've got me all wrong. - A grown man like you still gossiping!

Aren't you ashamed?

At least let me finish the shave...

I swear it's no use being nice to these people.

For God's sake!

They didn't have blue, so I got red. I'll get you blue next week.

Celil, where did you get that?

Huh?

You got a gun? Are you going to use it to protect me? Huh?

Huh?

Are you going to protect me, huh?

Celil...

I'm going to Istanbul.

Welcome, father.

Thanks, dear.

- Isn't mother home? - They went to a henna party.

- Why didn't you go with them, dear? - I stayed to make you dinner.

Very well. Set the table then.

Celil. You go home now, son.

Have you settled in Istanbul, my love?

Have you seen beautiful girls?

- Have you forgotten me, my love? - Get and turn off that radio, dear.

Have you seen beautiful girls?

- Have you had enough, father? - Plenty, dear.

Leave that now. You can clear it away later.

Come and sit here. C'mon.

Let's have a talk while mother's away.

Well? How did the market go?

Fine, father. It went fine, thankfully.

How much did you make?

I made 155 lira. I gave it all to mother.

- Didn't you spend any? - No, father. I handed it all over.

Of course you did.

With a father like that.

Rasim...

Those were the days!

You know, your dad and I were very close friends.

We spent all our time together as boys.

We finished primary school.

Neither his father nor mine wanted us to carry on with school.

They needed labourers at home.

Those were the days. They were right, though.

Your dad longed to study.

We were in the village at the time. It was the melon season.

Your dad and I made a pact to stuff ourselves with melon...

...so we'd be up peeing all night.

We agreed to meet at the dead of night and then run away.

Sure enough, I didn't sleep a wink with so many trips to the toilet.

And he was too excited to sleep.

We met in the small hours.

We needed to be out of the village before sunrise.

If anyone heard us, they'd catch us right away.

We walked and walked all day...

...taking shortcuts through fields and wherever.

Two young boys. Imagine!

We arrived at Ilgin railway station.

We wanted to get to Saray�n�.

The town had a boarding school for young farmers.

We planned to enrol there.

But we had no money for the train.

We slept that night on the station benches.

We woke next morning to find them loading coal onto a train.

We found the foreman.

Your dad did the talking.

He gave the man our story

The train ticket cost 75 kurush.

We worked all day hauling coal to the wagons.

We earned our tickets and got to the school.

Yes, in those days...

...finding schools was hard and sending children to school.

I came back before a year was out.

I couldn't stick it.

I must be rather a dunce. The lessons were beyond me.

Oof!

But your dad kept going. He got himself educated.

Yes.

You know, when I opened the shop...

...he helped me out with his civil servant wages.

God bless his soul.

May he rest in peace.

He was such a decent man.

A true friend.

You never told me before, father.

My dear...

What I'm saying is...

Don't be afraid of anything!

Until the day I die...

Now c'mon. Go and get yourself dressed up.

Don't be late for the henna party. Go on.

Go on, dear.

Why do you send Meryem to market on her own?

My legs ache. I can't stand for long.

Between you and me, there's been a fellow trailing after her lately.

Yes, mother?

How's the market going?

Fine.

The milkman asked about you the other day.

About me?

Yes. Why was he asking about you?

I don't know, mother.

And you were seen with a fellow. Who was that?

I've no idea, mother. Who said that?

Look, girl. You're a married woman.

Who knows? If there's gossip, your husband will get to hear.

Good day to you!

Haydar! Welcome, welcome.

- Thanks. I was just passing. - You'd never bring me shoes to fix!

- OK, have a good day. - Goodbye.

You're right. I wear my shoes until they fall apart.

Then I throw them out. Repairs aren't really my thing.

Maybe that's the way to be. What are you having to drink?

Nothing, thanks. I'm not stopping long.

I came to have a word with you about something.

Why didn't you tell me, dear?

What are we going to tell people now?

He's had treatment at the big army hospital.

Haydar says he was a good lad. He's only become like this lately.

What are we going to do, wife?

I told you not to spoil the girl, didn't I?

He beat up the milkman as well.

It's best if we take her away.

Take her where? The boy has nowhere to live!

Besides, who'd do all the work? Who'd look after the cows?

We'll sell the cows.

- They can rent a flat with the money. - I'm not having you sell the cows!

How would we get by?

Your shop wouldn't look after this household!

Besides...

The girl has a right to the cows, too.

Enough! I can't wait till the religious holiday. What have I done wrong?

Why do I always get the blame?

You've been patient all this time. Look, it's not long now, love.

- Then you'll be starting a new life. - What life, mum? Enough!

You always say be patient! Say something else

Aren't I your daughter? What am I to you?

No one looks after me, no one thinks of me!

What am I? Tell me, what am I?!

C'mon, love, I always think of you.

Look, hopefully you'll go and everything will be better.

Your suffering will be worth it.

Sure you think of me!

Mum, don't send her whatever you do. Mustafa will fetch her when he's ready.

Besides, I can't look after the cows.

My own housework, the kids... I already have my hands full.

I know, dear. I know. I can't get your father to listen.

Oh, my little lamb!

Were you seeing that boy before you got married?

- No, really. - Meryem, look.

He wouldn't hang around so much if nothing had happened.

I didn't speak to him.

He said he'd ask to marry me after the army.

- So what did you say? - Nothing.

Saying nothing means yes.

What's up, S�leyman? Leaving at this time?

If anyone asks, I'll be back.

Good day to you, Mustafa Amca. I wanted to get some glass cut.

Welcome! Come in.

That's all we needed!

What made you suddenly start?

What does it matter?

At your age! When everyone else is giving up the damn things!

It's ridiculous!

Thirty, thirty-one

Thirty-two, thirty-three

Thirty-four, thirty-five

Thirty-six

- Nine thousand five hundred! - Nine thousand, Haji!

- Nine thousand five hundred! - Nine thousand, old man!

- Nine thousand five hundred! - Nine thousand, old man!

- C'mon, meet halfway at 9250! - Nine thousand four hundred!

Nine thousand three hundred and it's a deal!

- All right. May they serve you well! - Enjoy the proceeds, S�leyman Abi!

- Goodbye then. - May they serve you well.

Hey, phone is ringing! Why don't you answer?

Vitrin, hello?

Is Mustafa there, dear?

Not right now. He just went out. I'll tell him to call when he's back.

I've sent him money through the post office.

Tell him to go and pick it up.

One way or other, he's got to rent a flat in the next week...

...fetch his wife and move in.

Tell him exactly that.

Don't worry, I will.

Take care now, dear.

Look, I can explain.

- Shh! - It wasn't something I wanted.

Don't make yourself any smaller.

They threatened to disown me. I had no choice.

Anyway, I was only married six days.

Look, have I been back at all in the last 18 months?

Sweetheart.

Ayla... Please don't do this. I'm going to get divorced anyway.

Go.

- Believe me, my love... - Mustafa, I said go!

Before I forget...

Don't come to work again.

- Hello? - Hello? Hello, Meryem.

Hello.

How's things? Isn't dad home?

He just left. He's gone to the shop.

OK. Let's have a talk since you're alone.

You see, love? Patience is always rewarded.

Thank goodness I've lived to see the day!

And you flew off the handle whenever I said so.

We have 'tarhana' soup mix, we have pasta, we have bulgur.

We'll fill a whole sack.

But I'll be coming back.

Every religious holiday.

I'll bring you nice presents.

I can't take you with me.

The place I'm going...

Give me your blessing, father. I can never repay you.

You have my blessing, dear. Good luck to you.

Have a safe trip.

- Goodbye, mother. - Goodbye, dear.

Have a good journey. Say hello, won't you?

Have a good trip, Meryem.

Take care, mum.

Goodbye, love.

God bless you.

Forgive me for turning against you.

In case you fall on hard times...

Passengers for Istanbul!

Those aren't mine.

Hello? Hello, Meryem.

Hello.

How's things? Isn't dad home?

He just left. He's gone to the shop.

OK. Let's have a talk since you're alone.

Look, Meryem. I don't know how to say this.

It's hard on you, I know.

But you must have realized by now.

To be honest with you, my mum and dad basically forced me to marry you.

I've made my own life here.

I can't undo that now.

Hello?

Hello? Are you there?

Yes.

I mean... What I'm saying is...

This won't work, Meryem.

Let's get a divorce.

You're still young.

Make a new life for yourself.

Hello?

Aren't you going to say anything?

Yes.

Of course I am...