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CAUTION! DANGER OF DEATH

Come on.

Where are you? Where the hell are you?

NEW RIDE 6 KILOMETERS

- Hello? - Where are you?

Man, just cancel if you're not coming.

No. I'm coming. I'm on my way. I'll be right there.

DRIVER'S LICENCE REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE - ASAF ERDEM

THE STORY OF A SERIOUS MAN

EPISODE 1 ONE WAY

You want to cut in, huh?

All right, dude. Just do it.

I mean, the right of way is mine, but...

he just had to do it.

He's not even worried about damaging his car or anything.

Like, what if you hit my car?

What then? That'd be such a hassle.

Am I wrong?

Are you talking to me?

I'm so sorry.

How does this thing even work?

The alarm and the ride notification have the same ringtone.

I could accidentally accept a ride thinking I'm turning off the alarm.

That'd be such a hassle.

What do you mean?

Excuse me?

Wait. Did you accept the ride thinking it was your alarm going off?

I'm not very tech-savvy.

But I have a son. He's six. Great kid.

Kids nowadays are wizards. I'm sure he can change the ringtone.

You talk too much.

You're a nice guy, actually. The car's clean too.

Such a low rating, though.

You talk too much. That must be why.

You think that's why I only get a few stars?

I mean...

I always give my customers a five-star rating.

Relax. I won't give you a low rating. You're already at the limit.

Any lower than this, and you'll get banned and lose your job.

Should I...

He just hit me.

Just what I needed.

Who crashes into a stationary car? I'm so sorry, sir.

Wait a minute. What are you doing?

Just take a photo of his plates and sort it out later.

I'm in a hurry here.

I'll only be a minute.

Sir, hey! Hey!

The guy in front of me slammed the brakes, so I did too, and then you...

Any damage?

That thing is basically a tank, but mine...

Oh no. Do you see this?

Mine's got the short end of the stick.

These things happen in traffic. Don't worry about it. Have a nice day.

So how are we going to sort it out?

How do you want to do this? Sir!

How about just telling the cops over there?

- How much longer is this going to take? - Well, just...

I'll be back in a minute.

No cops, brother. Here.

- The car's not even paid off yet. - Just take it, man.

And this. If it doesn't cover it, come pick up more at this address.

All right?

PAYEN KUYERN

I have a boss too, brother.

Get back in your car. Everyone's tense as it is.

All right. Have a good one.

Just so you know, I'm not paying the wait time fee.

Sema!

Sema!

Go ahead, son.

Get in the car.

My phone died.

Sign this.

I'm not lying, Sema.

First my phone died, then I got into an accident.

I said sign it.

This is your last warning.

You'll either agree to the divorce or get nothing.

Sign it. I'm done waiting for you.

And the kid...

He literally can't keep waiting for you.

His pulse was through the roof when I got here.

What if he had passed out?

Come on. Don't say that.

They made fun of his heart condition, so he ran around to show them.

Is he okay now?

I keep telling you to pick him up on time.

That's what I'm talking about, Sema.

You're not punishing me. You're punishing him.

- I only get two days with Atlas. - Asaf, listen.

I jumped through hoops to leave work and come here.

I lost my finder's fee to another realtor. Six months of effort, gone.

- Just go away. - I'm sorry.

- I said go! - Let me see my son for a second.

- Tell him you called me. - I'll tell him what I want.

Just do what I said.

What's up, buddy?

- Asaf. - All right.

Dad, you're late again.

You're right, son. I'm really sorry, but...

I had called your mom. You know she never turns me down.

Hey, Atlas.

What's up, buddy? Are you upset with me?

You know what? You stay with Mom today.

I'll come pick you up tomorrow to hang out. All right?

Maybe we'll have a picnic if the weather allows it.

Remember the time we flew a kite? We can do that again.

All right?

Do you remember it, Sema?

No, I don't.

Here you go. Take it.

- What's this? - Inspection fee.

- They haven't inspected it yet. - They will.

The car's just sitting there. You're charging me before even checking.

They do one car at a time.

That's our fixed price. Take it to a body shop if you want.

I'll take that.

It'll probably cost at least three times this.

You can't be serious.

Like I told you, if you don't like it, you can take it to a third-party shop.

I barely have half of that.

Let's cancel it, then.

Just the inspection fee, then.

No. Just take the car off the queue.

I can't. Not without payment.

What do you mean? They didn't check it yet.

They do one car at a time.

Is this a joke or something?

I'd like to have a chat with your supervisor, then.

I'm the manager.

Here's the number for the HQ.

Tell them about your problem. Go ahead, call them.

Listen, Mr. Şerif.

I'll try and explain my situation to you.

The car is all I have.

I have a son. Great kid. He's six.

He's sick. He has a heart condition.

You see, sir,

we've been on the hospital's wait list

for a heart transplant.

Just as it was our turn, they told us it had to be canceled.

They gave the heart to someone else.

Obviously, they've been denying it,

but I know that's what happened.

My wife has always blamed me for it.

Because I couldn't speak up.

And now she wants a divorce.

She and her lawyer have filed the paperwork for it.

It says I don't have a job.

I mean, I used to be a taxi driver.

But then I quit.

I applied everywhere.

But ultimately, I couldn't find a job,

and I reluctantly went back to it.

I hope what I said went through, sir.

I have to work. I can't afford to stop.

Because I feel like if I stopped,

my son's heart would stop beating as well.

I'll find a way to pay for it, though.

If you could just offer me a payment plan or something...

- How about this, then? - I'm listening.

- Leave the car here. - Okay.

Find the rest of the money and come pick it up tomorrow.

- All right? - All right.

What's wrong?

They finally knocked the wall down, Asaf.

You see?

I told them they were already acting like Halil was dead.

Mom, what does the garden wall have to do with Dad?

Soon they'll tear down the walls of the house too.

The house is all I have,

but those crooks want that too.

They already explained it, Mom. The garden's on their land.

God! You believe anything people tell you. Like father, like son.

What do you suggest, Mrs. Nermin?

Let's get a lawyer and file a lawsuit, then.

A lawsuit? Really, son?

Handle your own lawsuit first.

A subpoena? The petition for divorce...

Mom, why did you accept this? That triggers the notice period.

Did you sign anything?

You shouldn't have signed the papers to marry that sourpuss in the first place.

You should think about your son.

It says I have a week

to prove that I'm not unemployed.

The car's in the shop too.

I'll figure something out.

I just told you the car was in the shop. You didn't even ask why.

Mom, I had an accident this morning.

Have you called your brother?

Why would I call him?

To ask for his advice, son.

CEDAR TAXI STATION

Good evening.

I hope all's good.

Welcome.

I told you he'd come back again.

I wouldn't have if I didn't need a job.

But my car's in the shop, so I figured maybe you needed a driver.

I told you he'd ask for a job, didn't I?

How's servitude to the Americans?

Did Uber make your future brighter?

Do people pay you in dollars now?

They use phones to pay now.

See, you should have told us that. We'd have left comments.

Huh, Five-Star Asaf? You could've pinned them on your shirt.

Well, it doesn't work like that, man. Anyway...

Oh, it works exactly like that.

Hey, Meltem. Bring Asaf a cup of tea, will you?

Move it!

She still hasn't figured out how to make tea.

It always ends up tasting like piss.

All right.

Here. Take a sniff.

It needs to be stronger, damn it. Do you even know how a teapot works?

Here comes trouble.

Here's the bastard who's driving your old cab.

The tires are completely worn down.

I'll go give him a piece of my mind.

Asaf, answer if the phone rings. Don't let her answer.

Of course.

- I'll come with you. - All right.

- Dude, lighten up a bit. - Just go.

He's just messing with you.

Why did you pull up all the way here?

- And the tires? - You ruined them!

I do it on purpose, you know. The bastard deserves shitty tea.

Still, you shouldn't talk about your boss like that.

Don't worry. I'll make you better tea tonight, Asaf.

Sorry I took your bed last night. I could've taken the sofa, you know.

No problem.

But please don't mention it to Muzaffer.

It could be easily misunderstood.

Who cares? He's a buffoon!

Meltem, they'll be back any minute.

I don't want them to get the wrong idea.

I have one more favor to ask.

If you guys have a fight or a quarrel again,

don't come to me. Go somewhere else.

Oh, you.

Asaf, you're such a proper guy.

I mean it.

You even take great care of your car.

I mean, who at this station

has a car like yours?

- I was in an accident today. - Oh no!

Someone rear-ended me.

- I'll have to get it fixed somehow. - That sucks.

- I'll come over tonight, then. - No, don't.

Atlas will be over. My son. Yeah.

- So I should come when he's not over? - I didn't say that.

- What are you saying, then? - I'm not saying anything.

With all due respect, Asaf, you're so goofy sometimes.

All right, then. I'll be on my way.

See you around.

Aren't these all-season tires, dude?

You've destroyed all four, man. Look at them.

Asaf, wait a minute. Where are you going? Asaf!

Why did you even come here, then? Asaf!

You're wasting gas, man. Shut off the engine.

- Thanks. This is delicious. - Bon appétit.

- Thank you, Mom. It's great. - Glad you liked it, son.

You love meatballs, right? Want more?

- One or two? - One.

One, huh?

Asaf?

What's that guy doing here?

He's doing what we couldn't.

Figuring out a way to get Atlas treated.

Mr. Harun says if we sue them,

the hospital that mistreated us will cover the treatment in Germany.

He's won a similar case before.

Germany? Where'd that come from?

I have a potential buyer.

If they buy the place soon,

it'll cover a few months of treatment there.

This is such a rash decision. Come on.

Atlas needs to be treated there.

- We both know he has no chance here. - Who says he'll have one there?

- I'll figure something out here. - How, exactly?

I'm sure I'll find a way. Just be a bit patient.

I've... run out of patience waiting for you and your promises.

You said you didn't remember it, but I know you do.

Atlas had said it was the best day ever, and you'd given me a look.

We were at the beach, flying a kite.

I'm still the same guy.

I swear I'll do everything I can to get things back to how they were.

I promise you that.

Sema, you know I've been dying for months

just to have you look me in the eye and say my name like you used to.

You should pick up your stuff in the garage

before I vacate the house.

I'll have some too.

Keep running! Look at it fly!

Hey, Atlas.

Reel it in, buddy.

Keep going.

Keep going. Now let it go!

Good morning.

Welcome.

Do you sell kites?

CREDIT CARD AND LOAN APPLICATIONS

You here to ask for money?

Not from you. I'm here for a loan.

What would you even do with it?

I thought this was a bank. I want a loan. Are you turning me down?

Because of the accident?

Mom called you, huh?

Glad I was able to give her an excuse to call you.

You know, I went home and told her about it.

"Call Aziz. Ask your brother for..."

Just tell me why you need the money.

Do you normally treat your customers like this around here?

You talk to them like this?

You come to the branch your brother manages

and wait in line, huh?

Keep doing that. Keep waiting for your turn.

Stay who you are, and your turn will never come.

Just saying.

The car was one thing.

I cosigned for you,

so we got the loan.

But you have no credit score.

There are questions on the form, buddy.

For instance, your occupation.

What should we put down?

Shall we say "driver"?

Oh, they'll want to know about your stable income too.

What should we put down as your stable income, buddy?

I changed my mind. Forget about it.

You're genuinely an expert at leaving a sour taste in my mouth.

Just call Mom.

Make sure you call her.

What? Is this a joke or something?

I left the car here, didn't I?

It's standard procedure, man.

Once we're done with a car, we move it to the parking lot.

Where's the lot?

It's a five-minute drive from here.

But my car is there!

Just sign there, please. There. Here you go.

What's this?

The parking lot fee.

Are you kidding me? Is this a joke or something?

Look, man.

I suggest you take the car now to avoid paying for another day.

But I don't have the money.

Keep it safe. I'm going to come back for it. All right?

Listen, man.

Please don't get this wrong.

But a single rim of the car that hit you costs more than the cash they gave you.

You should've gone to the cops.

You should've spoken up if they weren't paying.

That was a mistake.

Hello. Good afternoon.

Payen Kuyern. How can I help you?

Yes. May I have your name?

Mr. İrfan, okay.

I'll patch you through right away. Please hold.

There was an accident. A freak accident.

I'm sorry to hear that. And?

It was a black SUV.

I was given this address. Where can I find the owner?

Payen Kuyern. How can I help you?

Please hold for a second.

Who are you here to see?

I can't help you if you don't know who it is.

Well, maybe we should call the number on the business card.

Maybe you should.

Yes, sir. They're on hold. Uh-huh.

My phone's battery is a bit...

The phone is fine, but the battery...

- Payen Kuyern. How can I help you? - Hello.

Go ahead, sir.

Hello, Sema? I'm on my way. I'll be there soon.

Hello? This is Harun.

Where's Sema?

She left her phone.

Left where?

Where do you think? At the office.

You were supposed to pick up Atlas, so she was home waiting.

Oh, right. Asaf, did you tell Atlas you'd get him a kite?

The kid wouldn't stop talking about it. He waited for you all day.

I'm thinking of getting him a drone, one with lights and stuff.

I mean, who flies kites anymore?

I heard you're tight on money, so just leave it to me.

Hello?

You're too late.

You need to pay. The Payen Kuyern booth is downstairs.

- Payen Kuyern. How can I help you? - Hello?

I just saw the SUV in the parking lot. License plate reads 34 NIU 47.

Can you tell me who the owner is?

I'm sorry, sir. I can't help you with that.

Hello? Hello?

If it doesn't cover it, come pick up more at this address.

All right. Have a good one.

You should've gone to the cops.

You should've spoken up if they weren't paying.

We need a little more money for Atlas's lawsuit,

but Sema and I will figure it out.

Asaf Erdem.

- Hello, brother. - Hello.

Here's your stuff.

Check if anything's missing.

All good.

Well? I heard you claimed you didn't know the owner.

I don't.

If you don't know him,

why the hell did you wreck his car?

Huh?

Take a look at these.

That's Nasuh.

Nasuh Alphan.

- You recognize him? - I don't.

Asaf, try again.

Take a good look.

I swear I've never seen him before.

So, people call you over for rides?

The system matches the drivers with the passengers.

Looks like the system matched us too. Your phone.

Give it here.

Well, it's a bit...

The phone is fine, but the battery...

Stop talking and turn it on.

Here we go.

Here, save this number.

It's mine.

If you hear or see anything about Nasuh Alphan,

you're to call me immediately, okay?

Everyone's been handing me their number

and then brushing me off.

And you want to be someone who hands out his number?

No.

Why would anyone ever call you unless they need a cab, you fool?

- You think they wouldn't, sir? - I do.

Who are you, huh?

What good are you?

Why would anyone take you seriously?

You need to know stuff to be taken seriously.

- Do you know anything about Nasuh Alphan? - I don't.

Go find out, then.

Knowledge is power, brother,

and I'm guiding you toward that power.

Listen, Asaf.

Some are adept at picking precisely whom to piggyback on

so that they don't get dirt on their feet.

Isn't it enough that you're carrying it in your car?

Don't carry someone else's baggage on your back too.

I'll get out here.

No need to go in. My car's in the parking lot anyway.

Can you unlock the door?

I heard you vandalized my car.

Accident.

Accident?

You call that an accident?

You all but wrecked the car.

See that? That's what you're holding in the footage.

I just wanted to talk.

- What? - I was here to talk.

- And? - Your car had rear-ended mine.

Then he gave me money.

He told me I should come to this address if it wasn't enough.

- Who? - Your driver.

Which one?

He's not here.

I don't have any other drivers.

We had come to an agreement after the accident, you know.

You gave me money to cover the damage.

Take that back too.

But I spent that money on the car's...

- What? - I bought a new bumper with it.

Go check his car and see how much it's worth.

But, sir, I'm...

That car is my livelihood. I'm a driver.

A driver, huh?

Here's what we're going to do.

Give the package to our driver-in-debt.

Have him deliver it.

He'll pay us in installments.

What is it?

Deliver what, exactly?

They'll give you a package, and you'll take it to a certain address.

What sort of package?

How the hell should I know?

They'll give it to you, and you'll deliver it.

That's it.

- Hello? - Oh! Hi, Captain.

This is Asaf. Asaf Erdem.

- Who? - Remember the accident?

Oh, the...

The driver.

What's up, Asaf?

Well, Captain, I met the owner of the SUV.

Hello? Captain Kemal? Hello?

Where did you meet him?

Do you think I can get my money from them?

The best chestnuts in town!

You know what, son? There's a lot of money to be made here.

What do you mean?

First, take the job so that we see what the package is.

The rest is easy.

Captain, I can't. How can I, sir?

Asaf.

Son, this isn't just about you.

It's about everyone who's been victimized by Payen Kuyern.

So don't even try to get out of it. You're doing this.

But if you'd rather to come to the station and give your statement in writing,

I'll happily arrange that too.

I don't know anything about them.

- What does this have to do with me? - Everything.

You'll be the hero who pulled the plug on Payen Kuyern, Asaf.

You hear me?

Now get up.

- You going to eat that? - No.

Don't mind if I do. I'll have the drink too.

Let's go.

Here we go.

Well, it says the ride is over,

but I can take you a little further so you don't have to walk.

It's asking me to give you a rating. Five stars it is.

It'd be great if you could rate me too, because mine's on the lower side.

Looking forward to it.

DRIVER: ASAF ERDEM RATE YOUR DRIVER - LEAVE A COMMENT

UNKNOWN NUMBER: PACKAGE IS AT 24 KILAPTANCI STREET

FORWARD CAPTAIN KEMAL

FORWARDED CAPTAIN KEMAL

ONE WAY

CAUTION! DANGER OF DEATH

Come on.

Where are you? Where the hell are you?

Sir, I'm begging you, please just let me go.

I'm just a driver, sir. I'm nothing to anyone but a ride.

I've got nothing to do with all of this.

There's this police captain, sir. He's coming after you.

You should sort this out with him.

I'm just a driver.

Who are you?

Are you the driver?

I'm the package.

Subtitle translation by: Oktar Bumin Aykutlu