@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Cingöz Recai, recently released from prison, plans a new robbery. Together with his men, he robs the house of merchant Selim Bey. Upon learning of the robbery, Commissioner Mehmet Rıza goes after Recai. During the robbery, Recai takes a liking to Selim Bey's stepdaughter, Selma. He notices there is a problem between Selma and her father. He follows Selma and sees that she is in trouble. While trying to protect Selma from the men chasing her, he learns a secret code that Selma knows. Recai, who is fleeing the police, will also try to decipher the code.
Quick Stats
8.2
TMDB Rating
6
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Key Crew
DirectorSafa Önal
WriterSafa Önal
Produced by
Er Film
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Ayhan Işık
Cingöz Recai
Sema Özcan
Selma
Abdurrahman Palay
Mehmet Rıza
Piraye Uzun
Süha Doğan
Feridun Çölgeçen
