A fisherman steals a baby and lies for 20 years. Turkish melodrama hits different.
The film tells the story of Murat, who grew up without a mother or father. A young woman living in difficult circumstances after losing her husband leaves her infant son Murat on a bench by the sea. Osman, who is fishing at the time, notices Murat and takes him in. Unable to find someone to care for Murat, he raises him as his own son. He tells Murat that his mother is dead. Years later, Murat and his mother's paths will cross unexpectedly.
Acting
Sadri Alışık's mustache carries 90% of the emotional weight.
Direction
Safa Önal's melodrama dial goes to 11 and breaks off.
Director
Safa Önal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Afacan represents classic Yeşilçam melodrama, where emotional extremes and coincidence-driven plots dominated Turkish cinema of the era.
Sadri Alışık, playing the adoptive father Osman, was one of Turkey's most beloved comedic actors—his dramatic turn here surprised audiences.
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