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Hello, mommy are you alright?

Yes, how are you?

I'm fine, Sakiz is also fine.

Sakiz, who is that?

It's the bunny, nice name isn't it?

Yeah, nice.

Mom, is the sea pretty?

It's so pretty.

It's like glass.

When you swim you see the fish.

Really?

Really.

Are there any blue fish too?

Mommy, have you seen any mermaids too?

Are they real?

You're going to tell me everything once you come back, right?

Okay.

Mommy.

What?

Are you having fun?

Uh-uh.

I'm having fun.

I'm so glad.

Tell me.

What did you do today?

We chatted with Sakiz.

And then we had some sunflower seeds.

His cheeks became as big as a baloon.

Wow.

Then I did what you did, mommy.

What I did?

Yes, mommy.

I listened to the scallop.

As if I was with you there.

As if I was swimming in the sea.

I'm listening to the waves.

Melek!

Melek!

Yes, mommy.

I'm having so much fun here.

I'm so happy.

I can't describe how happy I am.

Be happy mommy.

Do you love me honey?

I love you mommy.

Are you happy when mom is happy sweetie?

Yes, mommy.

I'm happy when my mommy is happy.

I will,

call you again later, okay?

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow.

Goodbye mommy.

2015 / SONBAHAR

27,87 Turkish Liras.

I'm here.

Good, welcome.

Where's Melek?

Melek.

Shoot, damn it.

Melek.

Melek.

Come here, what are you doing in the closet?

Cengiz!

Why is Melek in the closet?

Cengiz!

-Why is she in there? -How am I supposed to know?

Am I the keeper of your girl?

I can't bear either you or your little ***

For gods sake.

As if you were the last woman for me!

Huh?

Either you will shut up and sit down or I'll leave you.

No Cengiz, why do you talk like that?

Wait a minute, don't leave.

I came home and Melek was nowhere.

You must've seen it, I'm just asking.

-Okay. -I panicked.

You will behave then.

Okay.

The girl just wants to hide and seek with you, don't make a fuss.

God.

Come here darling

Are you hungry?

Do you want pasta?

Okay.

I think she hurt her finger.

How did this happen?

The slide.

Did you fell from the slide?

Okay, wait a little more.

From now on,

be more careful.

When you slide.

Should we buy a new scarf for you on the way?

Sure.

I wonder if there is light blue?

There is a report ma'am.

Your neighbors are worried about you and your daughter.

They say there was loud noises.

There's nothing to worry about officer.

Things like that happen.

If you say so...

Tell it to my ass.

Dear.

If anything happens let us know immediately, okay?

Okay, don't make a fuss she has her mom next to her.

If something happens, you'll call.

Thank you.

Mommy.

Why did they call the officers?

Because they don't own a life, that's why

But that woman said, if anything happened.

What did she mean?

I don't know, don't ask too many questions.

That man is punishing your daughter.

What kind of mother are you?

What are you talking about?

What kind of mother are you?

Send that man away, and act decently.

Or we don't want you in this neighborhood.

What's it to you?

None of your business.

Would you look at that.

She's talking bullshit.

Jesus.

You vile, nasty woman.

Look who's coming?

She's got a boyfriend, they say he's a douchebag.

And he's beating the little girl everyday.

God damn you all.

You nasty thing.

Welcome mommy.

Melek.

Come on.

Okay.

Are you playing card?

What happened to your neck?

Girl, come on your turn.

What did you do to her?

We were playing hangman and she fainted all of a sudden.

Fainted?

And then she woke up again.

Isn't that right?

Uh-uh.

Come on play.

Mrs. Zehra.

I can't take it anymore.

Mommy.

What?

I need to go to the toilet.

Help me mommy!

Help me!

Get up.

Get out.

Where?

Mommy.

Yes, dear.

Yes, honey.

There isn't any Melek anymore.

She's gone.

She's in heaven now.

No, Melek is right here.

We're here, you're right beside me.

My name is Turna.

I live with my mom here.

Your name is not Turna.

Melek.

You are my daughter.

I am your mother.

You didn't write my name to the notebook.

It's because you forgot, right honey?

Say that you forgot.

Say that you were going to.

You love me Melek.

You don't hate your mother, right honey?

I don't hate, but I don't like either.

Because you are not my mother.

Honey.

You can cry.

You can cry, don't hold yourself.

Mrs. Sule.

Are you happy?

You think you're better than me but you're not.

What I did is wrong.

But is yours right?

If I wanted I would go to the police and report you.

You can.

I'm willing to pay my dues.

I never regretted what I've done.

Such a self-esteem you have in there.

I don't know what you've been through,

I don't know why she suffered by now.

Maybe you had your reasons.

Maybe you didn't intended to do so.

They say,

mothers and their children swim in a river where the warm and cold waters mix up

Some mothers,

drown because of the bystanders' criticism right next to the river.

There is a thin line in between,

hugging tight and hurting someone.

Every mother can get tired from their children once in a while.

I'm guessing that,

every mother has thought of slapping their children at least once.

No one knows what they go through.

But all in all, you left your daughter to die.

Whatever you've been through, I can't ever understand what you've done.

Remember that night.

At Bandirma.

The weather was so cold that,

you threw her like a trash with a bag.

Did you ever think what would happen if I didn't find her?

Can I child survive without the mother's protection?

If mother's don't watch out,

the children die.

How do you know?

How would you know?

You're not even a mother.

Don't brag because you've been pretending to be a mom for three days.

Are you just going to leave Melek like that?

What happened?

Did you get bored?

It's not easy to be a mother, you see?

I love her.

Then what's your problem?

Because you gave birth to her.

You taught her first words.

You showed her to be this good.

Because if it makes her

happier to be with you, then I would want her to

stay with you.

If you still care a little about her, love her and protect her,

I'm willing to give her.

All I want is seeing Melek happy.

It's too late.

Melek doesn't want me.

If you want I can talk to her.

Though she's a little confused.

But maybe in time,

we can find a way to,

slowly reinforce the bond between you.

Who do you think you are?

Melek doesn't want me.

She doesn't love me.

From now on she's dead to me.

Melek is dead.

No she isn't.

Because she's my daughter.

I'm her mother.

Hello!

Mrs. Zeynep, hi.

I was on my way from Yalova, I wanted to call you.

I talked with Sule's neighbor.

She took care of Melek for some time.

I mean, Turna.

It's surprising but she said really nice stuff about Sule.

She left.

I mean Sule.

She left.

She's gone out of our lives.

I don't understand.

Was Sule there?

Yes, she came here.

She tried to take Turna.

But how come?

Sarp was guarding the apartment

All of this doesn't matter, Mr. Ali.

She gave up on her daughter a long time ago, she left.

You've passed your last test.

From now on you can think about Turna.

I'm sure you'll turn out to be a great mom.

I need to go now, thank you.

Mommy.

I'm here darling.

Did you talk?

-I'll tell you later. -Okay.

Let me go downstairs, and you talk.

Do you want to draw a picture?

Should I bring your stuff?

Sure.

Mommy.

We're never going to split up are we?

No, my love.

We'll be together for a long time.

Then.

Then are we going to split up?

When you grow up.

When you become a pretty woman.

But before that, you'll accomplish so many things.

Junior high, high school, college.

You will become what you aspire to be.

Maybe you'll fall in love.

Mommy,

am I going to be a bride?

Maybe even a mother.

It's so exciting.

Then I guess, we'll say goodbye to each other.

But I don't want to leave you.

We'll be together for a long time.

A long, long time.

Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow.

The day after.

And the day after.

Too many days after.

I'll never leave you.

We'll live together, okay?

Okay.

Where are you?

Yes, Mrs. Sule.

Uh, hello!

Hello!

Uh, I was looking for you.

Where are you?

I'm on my way, is there an emergency?

Yes, there is.

Okay, I'm waiting.

Mrs. Sule.

-Mrs. Sule wake up. -Huh.

I need to go to Bodrum.

Can you lend me some money?

Okay you'll go tomorrow, let's get inside.

I fell asleep.

I need to go to Bodrum.

You'll go tomorrow.

-You'll give me money, right? -Slow down.

Oh, welcome.

Thank you.

The tea is still warm, would you like a cup?

No, thank you.

I have a job interview this afternoon.

I came here to put on some decent clothes.

Is that so, I hope you'll get accepted.

I hope so too, Mrs. Gonul.

Now that we don't have any obstacles left,

it's time to start a new life with Turna.

I'll look for a flat after the interview.

Is that so?

But this was your home too.

Why, aren't you comfortable here?

No, no that's not it.

On the contrary, we made you uncomfortable.

Besides, its better if we get settled as soon as we could.

What's more is that I want this for Turna.

A new house, a new room for her.

I've thought about furnishing a nice room for her.

Of course.

There is a realtor nearby

Let me ask them.

Maybe we can find a small convenient house for you two.

Besides, you'd be close to me.

And the school, it would be nice.

It would be perfect.

Then I'll give you a call once I'm done here.

If you don't mind.

Oh, welcome Mr. Mert.

Thank you Asiye.

Where is Gamze?

She's resting in her room.

I can call her if you want.

No, no I'll see her myself.

What's up pretty face?

Mert.

Why didn't you call?

Are you okay?

Were you able to rest?

I'm okay.

Yeah, you look okay.

It's a good thing we got this over with.

Let's not think about kids for a long time anyway.

It's better to travel around the world any ways

I already booked our tickets.

Besides, you'd be recovered by then, huh?

We'll see how good you're at skiing.

Mert, I didn't get abortion.

I couldn't do it.

I didn't have the guts.

Good morning.

What time is it?

It's almost noon.

Are you feeling any better?

You seemed bad last night.

Ouch!

My head.

My head is killing me.

I need to leave.

You should rest up.

There is food in the fridge.

I need money.

I will go to Bodrum.

Bodrum?

What, can't I go?

I'm going to go there and make a fresh start.

Besides, I'm sick of Bandirma's freezing weather.

A fresh start?

Yes, a fresh start.

Why are you all surprised?

I am still 26 years old.

I can make a fresh start.

Weren't you going to Yalova to visit Mrs. Zehra?

I changed my mind.

I want to forget the old days.

I want to forget everything.

Everything.

Even Melek?

I don't have a daughter named Melek.

She's dead to me.

Sule was the best mother I've ever seen.

You seem tired, meds are in that cupboard.

I don't want any.

Could you be able to lend me money?

I don't have on me.

But if you wait I can draw from the bank.

Okay, I'll wait.

Congratulations.

Damn you.

You laid me by the heels even though,

I had clean hands and now you're congratulating me.

Let's see where Sule is.

****ing battery man.

It's not the time.

Okay bro, I'll be there in half.

Okay, I'm setting off too.

Are you going to leave just now?

I have a meeting, talk to you later.

Okay but are you going to keep this at bay?

We're talking about your kid.

Let's sit down and talk things...

You're unbelievable Gamze.

You've already made up your mind.

I feel deceived.

Didn't you tell me you were going to abort it last time?

Yes, but lis...

I thought we were on the same page.

The doctor told me about surgery in the womb.

It may decrease the chance of disability.

Are we going to live our lives according to chances?

I need to go.

There was a hell of a line.

I can give you more if it's not enough.

It's enough, thanks.

You can stay if you want.

Or I can give you a ride.

Thanks, I can manage by myself.

You're such a kind man.

Thank you for the money.

But I'll pay you later.

I always pay my debts.

It's not a problem.

Honey.

Are you okay?

You're all quiet for hours.

Mert leaving all of a sudden and...

Did you fight with Mert?

Did he make you upset?

He got mad when he found out I didn't abort the baby.

He even blamed me for deceiving him.

It's not possible.

You must've misunderstood it.

From his frame of mind..

Mom what are you talking about?

We're like this because of his frame of mind.

His frame of mind doesn't want this baby, don't you see?

Gamze, let me talk to Mert, huh?

No, mom please don't interfere.

But I don't want you to devastate like this.

I don't like to see you...

Mom I said don't interfere!

We'll talk when you calm down.

Answer damn it!

How's she doing?

She's awful.

Awful.

Mert overreacted when he found out about the abortion.

He's as cold as charity.

What's more he's reckless.

He drove my daughter over the edge.

I would't sit like this if Gamze let me.

I would talk...

Gamze!

Hurry, Gamze!

I'm stupid, stupid!

-It's because of me! -Gamze!

I'm such a stupid, it's because of me.

Your hands!

It's because of me!

Asiye!

Asiye call the doctor!

You have the advantage of experience in the field.

And the photos in your portfolio is quite amazing

Thank you.

Right now we're looking for a mobile-photographer.

I mean someone who'd discover for us,

and edit cultural and touristic articles.

Are you interested in such a position?

Of course, I'm interested.

Good.

But from time to time you may have to go on long trips.

I assume you wouldn't mind if it's abroad or not.

But I have a little daughter.

Do you have someone you can leave her during the trips?

Where have you been?

I've been on a work trip.

You know what?

At what time did she come home while I was gone?

Sule?

Yes of course.

Weren't you together, bro?

What would she do on a work trip?

Didn't she come here?

No, I haven't seen her after you left.

What the hell are you up to, Sule?

Come on damn it.

It's Sule's number.

Why the hell do you have it?

I don't know bro.

Answer.

Why would I, you answer.

Answer, damn it.

Don't ever tell that I'm here.

Come on.

Hello.

Oh, it's me Sule.

Cengiz's Sule.

I was coming to get my stuff.

-Can I come over? -Say yes.

Say okay come over I'm home.

Okay come over I'm home.

Okay I'm on my way.

Okay.

Come and see Sule.

I'll give you a black eye.

Thank you Mrs. Zeynep, we'll call you, have a nice day.

You too.

Mr. Ali.

Hello, am I interrupting?

I'm listening.

Sule came yesterday, she's heading to Bodrum.

She's determined to leave everything forever.

I thought you might wanna know.

I hope it's the best for her.

Of course for us too, thank you for letting me know.

Are you upset?

I just had a bad job interview.

Are you looking for a job?

We were working on a news the other day and I thought of you.

You know the new airport construction, right?

They are looking for

someone who'll observe the migratory birds' route.

If you're interested.

Of course I am.

But today is the last day of the interviews, can you go?

Okay then, I'll text you the info.

Okay, thank you, I'm waiting

Have a nice day.

You have artistic photographs.

But to be clear with you, we need help in technical issues.

This job might be a little boring for you.

No, I came here knowing what the job was.

We're searching the details about migratory birds' route.

This is both important for the safety of birds and planes.

We're working hard to prevent any delays.

When can you start?

Tomorrow, I can start tomorrow.

Good.

Then let me introduce you to my co-workers.

They will help you about the technical details

Sure.

Merve Girgin Aytekin

Faruk Bayhan Fatih Aksoy