Original subtitles

A Film by Atıf Yılmaz

WOMAN HAS NO NAME

Mom, will my boobs never grow?

They will, honey. You're all grown up now. Your boobs will grow soon, too.

What are boobs good for, Mom?

For giving milk. When you have a baby...

they'll drink milk from your boobs, and they'll grow.

Why don't babies drink milk from their dads' boobs?

Because that's a mother's job.

Why isn't it a father's job?

They earn money and bring it home.

They dress their children in the best clothes...

have them educated, and raise them.

Why don't you work and earn money? Is it because your boobs are big?

Don't be silly.

We could work if we wanted to. But there's no time.

Who would raise you, then?

I want to earn money.

When I have money, I can do whatever I want.

I don't want my boobs to grow.

Women with boobs cry and get fat.

And their husbands are grumpy, like my dad.

Timur, I'm fine, don't worry.

I even went into the sea.

Don't worry, I won't starve.

No need. I'll take care of it, don't worry.

Okay, okay.

You needed it, too.

Alright then. Have a good trip, take care of yourself.

You too, thanks, bye.

You're being too hard on your daughter. You're scaring the kids in the garden.

They're just little kids.

So what if they're little?

Don't they have cocks?

They would grow up to be men.

And we, women.

Can you bend this? Try bending it.

See!

I can do it, too.

I'm finally figuring out how to be strong.

Men are so afraid of so many things.

- Joe says hi. - Who is Joe?

Joe mama.

Işık, say corn.

Corn. Now come and bite my bum.

I wish I'd thrown one at my dad, too.

Would you be scared, Dad?

My dad wants to protect us from men.

Because men are supposedly evil creatures.

But you're a man too, aren't you, Dad?

Don't talk nonsense, come on. We're late.

I've grown up. I'm going to middle school.

Yusuf is my best friend.

His school is a little further than ours.

Aren't you ashamed of what you did?

I didn't do anything.

They saw you with a boy on the street.

I called your father.

If something like this happens again...

I'll take you out of school, just so you know.

Enough already. She's just a little kid.

Shut up.

She's not that little.

If we leave her unchecked, she'll become a whore, right?

Every Saturday, my dad takes us to the movies.

Our neighbor Ms. Gülriz comes with us, too.

And Oktay comes, too.

We don't really watch the movie.

We're always looking at each other.

I love Oktay so much.

If my dad finds out...

Look, my girl...

There's a certain condition women have.

I don't know if you know?

On certain days of each month... They bleed down there.

Blood? What blood, Mom?

Honey, it's called womanhood.

For you to have a child, this blood must flow.

Am I going to have a baby now?

No, honey, don't get excited.

Just because you're bleeding doesn't mean you'll have a baby right away.

Eggs grow in a woman's body.

Will eggs come out of my bottom, Mom?

I don't want to have a baby.

Why are you whining, honey?

This is something necessary for you to have a baby when you get married in the future.

To become a mother.

Men become fathers, too.

Do they bleed from their bottoms, too?

No, dear.

But when they're no longer babies, they get circumcised.

You know, we went to Mustafa's circumcision ceremony last year.

Mom, will I get gifts like that when I bleed?

No, honey.

We won't tell anyone about this. It's taboo.

You'll do it secretly.

But when they get circumcised...

There are ceremonies, and they get gifts.

Why don't we get gifts when we bleed?

Alright, enough, dear. It's rude.

Why would anyone care about your bottom, for crying out loud?

Tell me.

What happened, what's wrong?

I'm pregnant.

I got pregnant.

Maybe you're not. How do you know?

I haven't had my period in three months.

My breasts are swollen, I feel nauseous.

I read it in a book, that's how it is.

Have you told Umur?

I couldn't. I was ashamed.

Tell him.

You'll get married, and that's it.

Come on, come on.

Let's watch.

- What if they see us? - Shh.

Bullshit.

We haven't even done it properly.

I swear it's true. At least let's go to a doctor together.

You said you were a virgin and made me beg.

And now you're going to pin the kid on me, right?

Tell your mom, let her take you to the doctor.

My dad would kill me.

My mom would murder me.

Don't lie.

Look.

Since you're a woman now, let's do this thing properly and enjoy it.

God damn you.

You slut.

I'm in love with Erhan. If my dad hears about it...

Shall I pick you up from here tomorrow at three?

I'll be at Nilay's tomorrow. Come at three.

Mom, we're going to get together with friends at Nilay's tomorrow.

Please tell Dad.

If you're going to tell him, you tell him.

I'm tired of being caught in the middle.

Tomorrow is Saturday, right?

Saturday.

Let me take you to the seaside for tea.

Dad.

Dad, there's a gathering at Nilay's tomorrow.

I was going to go there.

Are her parents home?

Of course they're home. They're always home.

Okay, I'll pick you up from there at five.

Dad, please, we'll still be having tea at five.

Alright, I'll pick you up at six.

I thought you weren't coming.

I told my dad I was going to Nilay's. We stopped by there first.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

You have such beautiful hair.

So soft.

Look at me.

Please don't.

Come on, tell me what happened.

- Where did you go? - You kissed, didn't you?

First, he gently kissed my upper lip.

Then my lower lip.

Then...

Listen to me, don't tell anyone about this. Or they'll call you a whore.

Honey, If you take money after having sex, they call you a whore.

I really don't know.

Men who do such things call women whores.

My dad!

This is the last time this month.

I don't want any friends at the drop of a hat.

Okay, Dad.

Did you skip school or what?

Işık, if your dad finds out...

No, they gave us shots, Mom. They let us out early.

Okay.

I'm going to Mrs. Celile's gathering.

Your dad is sleeping upstairs, don't make any noise.

Ms. Gülriz was washing the dishes.

You can sit with her.

Okay, Mom.

Ms. Gülriz.

Ms. Gülriz.

Yes, dear?

Nothing.

If she had the strength to leave my father, I would tell my mother.

I know she can't leave.

I don't want to make her more unhappy.

Honey.

My dear.

High School Years! To hell with it...

What are these?

Exam cards, Dad.

To get into university.

You'll hardly pass the exams with this laziness.

Dad, let me try my luck at least once.

You'll get married and leave anyway.

Why are you making me bother for nothing?

I'm not going to get married.

I'll finish university and work.

Don't let me hear those words again.

My daughter cannot work.

I'll give a good talking-to to any guy who makes you work.

I'm going to take the exams, Dad.

If you don't let me, I'll run away from home, just so you know.

You're not going to chain me up, are you?

Alright then.

Go ahead and take them.

But we'll see.

You won't pass anyway.

We'll see, Dad.

Have you been waiting long?

No.

What's wrong with you?

Nothing.

Honey, did something happen?

No, dear.

There's something you're not telling me.

I've been thinking about our relationship for days.

So, what's wrong with your relationship?

Look, honey, I'm a grown man now.

You've grown up, too.

There are other things in life besides kissing.

I know, but...

Your family isn't home, right?

They're on vacation. Sit down.

How beautiful, is it yours?

It's from my grandfather.

Would you like a drink?

What drink?

You'll relax a little.

I'm fine.

Why wouldn't I be?

My husband leaves for work at eight.

I make his breakfast while he's in the bathroom.

After he's gone, I wander around the house a bit.

Then there's the hassle of cooking and all that.

I cook in small portions.

My husband never eats the same thing twice.

Sometimes the neighbors have their get-togethers.

We play rummy and such.

Between dinner and TV, time just flies.

Come on, don't keep me on tenterhooks, spill the beans.

What should I tell you?

About your bedroom escapades, you know, your lovemaking.

There's not much to tell.

Tell it so they can learn a thing or two.

It's not like what we read in novels and such.

You know, it's not long kisses, caresses, and being together with love.

Two minutes, exactly two minutes.

You're left there, floored on the bed.

Oh, come on, not just two minutes, surely.

You spill the tea, what do you and Erhan get up to?

Erhan went to Paris.

Did you break up?

Actually, I can't stand my family anymore.

If I find someone, I'll get married too.

Cici, how sincere and sweet you were.

How I loved you.

You bought two cheap rings from the jeweler, and we got engaged.

Since both his first and last names start with the letter G, they call him Cici.

Let's get married now, Cici, I said. We got married.

I love Cici very much.

We are on our honeymoon...

it's a hot, hot city and we're in the suite of a luxurious hotel.

As I'm unpacking the suitcases...

he comes up behind me, puts his arms around my waist, and we undress.

He gently lays me on the bed, and he lies on top of me.

He says, "You'll be mine soon."

I can't get into it...

I don't know why, my mind is stuck on the phrase "you'll be mine."

I should say something too.

This is the most important moment of my life.

Should I say, "I was already yours?"

Or, "Come on, my love, take me?"

Or, "Yes, but now you're mine too?"

Or should I say, "Just because we had sex, I'm suddenly yours?"

My mind is all muddled up.

I can't say any of the beautiful things in my mind, I can't experience them.

Weren't I supposed to lose myself...

weren't we supposed to become one with moans...

weren't we supposed to reach the peaks of pleasure many times over?

God damn it.

After returning from our honeymoon, we go to visit my parents.

Swanning into my father's house with a man on my arm gives me childish joy.

Welcome.

Come in.

How are you?

I'm sorry, your father called, something came up.

He'll be here soon.

Mom, what's this?

My father would never allow animals in this house.

He got it after you left.

You know, he loves you more than any of us.

He talks about you, calling you his "canary."

After you left, he brought this home.

My father!

Welcome.

Would you like to wash up?

I'm starving to death.

There was a meeting at the company, I think I'm becoming the manager.

Really, darling?

Of course, personal connections are very important.

If only you were a bit more agreeable.

I'll try.

Are we celebrating something?

Do we always have to celebrate something?

No.

It really doesn't become a socialite like you.

Here you go.

Tell me what happened, come on.

Hit the jackpot or what?

Outstanding.

There was a 12-year-old one...

but I couldn't bring myself to spend that much money.

Sweetheart, I have wonderful news.

Come on, darling, I'm dying of curiosity.

First, a question.

What do you think is the most important thing in a couple's life?

Money?

Your mind is always on money, Cici.

Darling, what am I supposed to do? Come on, tell me.

We're going to have a baby.

Our baby.

You're kidding.

How could this be a joke, Cici?

Sweetheart, I'm so happy, but...

It doesn't show.

For a moment, I wondered if this would be the right time.

Don't get me wrong.

Isn't it too early?

We were supposed to travel, go to Europe...

...and then there's your school.

Who will take care of this child?

So you don't want this baby?

I do.

I do, but we're very young.

We should have lived a little, we have plenty of time.

Don't you think so too?

Why are you looking at me like that? Am I not right?

You are right.

Okay.

She suddenly fell ill. We had to call you.

She doesn't recognize anyone.

Dad.

Daddy.

Can you hear me?

Answer me.

I'm your daughter.

Your canary.

Please say something.

Dad.

Hug me.

Say something.

Stand up.

My girl.

My dear.

You called me "dear" for the first time.

Then stroke my hair, too.

Come on, stroke it.

Stroke it.

And Gürkan is becoming the manager.

Be careful, don't scratch it.

Don't worry, sir.

Işık, open the door, will you.

In front of the right wall.

Be careful.

Very flashy stuff.

I wish we had chosen together.

Center that mirror.

It's the fashion, my dear.

Didn't you see it at the Nasuhis?

And the one at the Beyhans'.

Take the armchair.

Without scratching it.

From now on, let's choose together when we buy something.

Okay?

Welcome.

Hello, take this, will you.

What's this?

That wall was too empty.

We bought this painting from a gallery with the holding's art director.

Weren't we supposed to choose everything together?

Surely you don't understand art better than our art director, honey.

Isn't the important thing whether one likes what they hang on their wall or not?

See how nice it looks.

Gürkan.

I want to work.

What do you mean?

I ran into a friend from college today.

Did you know Zerrin?

I don't know, I can't remember.

She joined a big advertising company.

I told her I wanted to work.

She said she'd talk to the boss.

Do you have any objections?

To what?

To my working!

Why would I object?

Sure, go ahead and work. But it's like you're a bit...

A bit what?

A bit lazy, it seems.

Anyway, it's not like we need the money.

Go get a job, have fun. If it doesn't work out, you can quit.

Thank you.

Did you experience this when you first started working?

First, I put on trousers.

I thought it would be off-putting, so I took them off.

I have a tight skirt. That was too sexy.

I wore a loose dress.

I thought I looked like a clown in the mirror.

The sleeves of one blouse were too short.

The neckline of another.

Finally, as you can see, I wore the worst one.

On top of that, I arrived half an hour early for the appointment.

Don't get too used to it.

Actually, they were looking for a man for this job.

But Faruk Bey said, "Let's give her a look."

Faruk Bey?

The general manager, one of the shareholders.

But he somewhat listens to me.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, sir.

So, is this the lady who is your candidate friend?

Yes, it's me.

Come, let's talk, I'm free at the moment.

I think this is going to work out.

This is the last time I'm borrowing money from you.

Oh, come on.

How much is your salary anyway?

Oh, no, I forgot to ask how much they'll pay me.

Welcome.

How about this table?

It doesn't matter.

What's up, girl?

Zerrin told me, I'm so glad.

This is Işık, my friend from the neighborhood.

Şermin, Özcan.

Welcome.

And I'm Mehmet.

Welcome, dear, all the best.

This table is free.

There's a meeting about the new product at 10 o'clock.

You can come too.

Welcome.

He's a real glutton for food.

But I feel at ease.

After all, I use Yudum Oil.

Yudum is cholesterol-free.

And it's very light.

So light that...

it brings out the real taste of vegetables, meat, and fish...

and it's easy on our stomachs.

If you only knew...

we leave the table feeling so light.

Yudum, Komili's sunflower oil.

Cholesterol-free.

Very light.

Thank you.

It's a very warm film.

Well done.

Wasn't this your idea?

Never mind. What can I do?

Visit Faruk Bey's office more often.

Teoman, don't be fresh, for God's sake.

What do you mean, being fresh? I'm being very serious.

I mean, after all...

What did you expect? Why did Zerrin become the chief?

Why did they hire you when they were looking for a man?

Isn't that right, buddy?

Don't mind this buffoon.

How did you find it, guys?

It's wonderful, Zerrin.

Thank you.

They also seem to hire bootlickers.

Don't be sad, you're not pretty!

How's your new secretary?

What do you mean, how?

Is she pretty?

Very pretty.

What do you mean how, she's just a secretary.

A sullen one.

But she knows her job.

Well, that's good then.

So...

What are we eating?

I bought some stuff but couldn't prepare anything.

I'm tired.

Let's eat out if you want.

You should have told me before I got undressed.

Cook something and let's eat, come on.

Why don't you cook today, my love?

Don't you always say that life is a joint venture?

Come on, get up.

Come on.

Let's cook together.

I might as well put on an apron.

You'd better.

You're not used to it.

You might get your clothes dirty.

There's someone else who shares my opinion.

The report is great!

I had the guys read the report.

Why didn't you have me read it?

I gave it to Ms. Zerrin to give to you.

This must be our Zerrin.

We're going to set up a new service.

It will be an independent service.

Özcan, Mehmet, and you will work together.

Let me give you a ride home.

We can also talk about this new service business.

Gürkan became the general manager.

He frequently goes on business trips.

With his sullen secretary.

Is it ready? I'm running late.

It's ready, dear.

Let me drop you off at the airport.

Aren't you going to work?

Let's go a little late. What difference does it make?

You haven't met Sevda.

My secretary, my wife.

Nice to meet you.

We have time. Let's have a coffee.

I'm late for work, you know.

Okay. I'll call you.

Damn you.

Have a good trip.

Thanks.

Good morning.

With love from the new service.

They won't find bigger suckers than us.

As if working during the day wasn't enough.

Let's grab a bite first, just something small.

Can I make a call?

Sure.

Are we the ones who are going to make these guys millionaires?

I don't get it.

After you, I'll make a call too.

Hello.

Sevil dear.

We're working this evening.

At Işık's.

Yes.

No, don't wait up.

Sure, I'll tell her.

Sevil sends her regards.

Send her my regards, too.

She's sending hers, too.

Where's İpek?

She's fine, give her a kiss.

Goodbye.

Very scientific.

Apple.

What apple?

Let's use an apple.

Healthy teeth, they bite into the apple.

This one is pretty good, though.

Let's use corn too.

Maybe we should start with a rotten apple.

Oh no, rotten is a no-go.

The customer will be scared of rotten.

Apple.

Pear.

Appear.

The heal... from nature.

The health that comes from nature.

An apple plucked from its branch.

Corn taken out of the cauldron.

Maybe you could also come up with things like that.

In between, toothpastes floating in gently waving water.

What water?

Why don't you tell us from the start?

I guess it's late.

I'll write something at home now.

You write something too.

We'll finish this tomorrow.

I'm going, guys.

Shall we continue?

I don't know, I'm not tired.

Good thing you're not the boss.

Say hi to everyone at home.

Good night.

Good night.

Good work.

Hello.

It's me. Hi.

Things are so busy that one doesn't notice.

Sure, of course.

Thank you.

We'll come together with Mehmet.

Goodbye.

Your wife is expecting me for dinner tonight.

I said I'd come.

Welcome.

What's up?

What could be up?

Daddy.

Whoops.

And this is little İpek.

Hello.

Hello.

Artichoke?

Yes. I'll have some artichoke too.

Actually, I'm full but...

I won't eat artichoke.

Let me give you some peas.

You like it.

No, honey.

She's impatient for dessert.

This girl's love for sweets is unbelievable.

I'm pouring some raki.

Let's have another sip.

Would you like some, dear?

To your successes.

Wait a minute.

One minute. One minute.

Cheers.

I don't like handwriting, Dad.

My teacher always says it's ugly.

Her handwriting is even uglier.

How are you doing in arts, İpek?

I'm very good at arts.

Why don't you draw a portrait of your sister, Işık?

Thank you.

Thanks.

This girl will become a painter, thanks to her father's love.

Daddy's girl.

Were you also very fond of your father?

Fond of?

We were quite a pair.

That's so sweet.

I hope I didn't forget my keys.

Look, it's late.

You can stay here.

Stay, of course.

Found it.

Mehmet, drop Işık off, will you?

I can go alone.

I can go anywhere by myself at any hour.

Come on, how far shall I take you?

Don't be sad, my love.

Please, don't be sad.

I can't bear this.

Is that you?

Yes.

I don't know.

Alright.

Okay.

Goodbye.

I'm so fed up.

I'm thinking of taking a vacation.

Gürkan, talk to me.

Say something.

Scold me, hold me accountable.

I know you're tired.

Go to bed now.

Gürkan.

I'm leaving.

Where are you going at this hour of the night?

Show the slightest reaction.

You're still dressing me up and taking me around on your arm.

Am I your lapdog or what?

What am I to you?

Tell me, what am I?

Honey.

You're on edge.

Once I get these things sorted out, we'll go together.

We'll go to Europe.

You wanted to see me.

You know I like you.

You're also successful at your job.

Anyway, let's not beat around the bush.

Everyone knows about your affair with Mehmet.

We're not hiding it from anyone.

Both of you are married.

What if your spouses find out?

Everyone's business can be found out.

The funny thing is, our spouses are aware of the situation.

Modern relationships.

Anyway, that's your spouses' business.

But this is a workplace.

It has rules, a way of doing things.

What is the way of this business, Mr. Faruk?

Stealth, deceit... And making the right choice, isn't it?

I see. Have a nice day.

Okay.

Of course, honey, how could I forget?

I got the perfume you wanted.

See, I didn't forget, did I?

How can I see you?

You sly dog, you.

Who are you talking to?

Gülay.

The professor's daughter on vacation.

Okay, honey.

I'll call you later.

I'm really curious about which perfume she uses.

Don't, Işık.

You're probably the only woman on earth who has no right to be jealous.

At least I'm honest.

I'm not sneaky like you.

I don't love you anymore, Gürkan.

I want a divorce.

Have you thought about where you'll go? What you'll do?

You think what you're experiencing is love.

Snap out of it.

Our relationship is the lasting one.

We're married. This is a home.

A home? This is a home?

I've left the house.

I've left my job.

Come.

Come inside.

Don't be sad.

Drink this, come on.

These people are like this.

They neither live nor let live.

They try to destroy all beautiful things.

We are women.

We should be weak, we should be meek.

We must obey them.

If we don't, they'll break us, they'll beat us.

Don't be sad.

Everything will be alright.

Come on, sleep now.

Everything will be wonderful in the morning.

Goodbye, Dad?

Goodbye.

Goodbye, dear.

Tell me, Mom.

Işık is not going to leave, is she?

No, honey.

Goodbye, now.

Goodbye.

Tea, anyone?

Let me pour.

No, you can't, your stay as a guest isn't over yet.

What are we doing, Mehmet?

Trying to live.

There must be something crazy about us.

There certainly is.

Are we crazy?

I don't know.

This is the first time I'm experiencing something like this.

Me too.

Me too.

I really loved you very much, you know?

But I love Mehmet a lot, too.

Me too.

So what are you going to do?

We haven't planned anything.

It just happened.

I don't know.

Sevil, what can we solve by talking like this?

We've been talking for weeks, Mehmet.

Now we're together. Shouldn't we talk, then?

Of course, we should.

Hello, yes?

One minute.

It must be your husband.

Hello.

Yes, I'm here.

He's here too.

What do you want, Gürkan?

Please, sit down.

Yes, we're here, Gürkan.

Come over, if you like.

We're just talking, what else can we do?

Maybe you can talk, too.

It's up to you.

Bye, then.

Nicety, politeness...

What phony things.

How easily they vanish.

Everything.

So easily.

I hurt you a lot, didn't I?

You're so beautiful.

Everything is so difficult.

Come here.

I'm second to none when it comes to messing things up.

There's no way to solve anything by talking, anyway.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Sumru.

It's me, Orhan.

Come in.

I'm sorry. Is Sumru here?

Sumru is away. I'm her friend.

She was supposed to be here these days.

She said she was writing a new book.

As you can see, she's not here.

Are you staying here alone?

Yes.

Let me be frank with you.

I need to stay here for a few days.

I'll try not to disturb you.

If it wasn't really necessary, I would prefer to leave.

My name is Orhan Yamaç.

You can call Sumru.

It's no big deal.

Good night.

Good night.

It's really impossible to solve anything by talking.

Good morning.

How are you?

Good morning.

I called a friend this morning.

They'll find me another place to stay.

Take a seat.

I called Sumru.

No answer at home.

I think they went on a Blue Cruise.

I've known Sumru since high school.

We worked in the same organization for a while.

She's a brave girl.

Then she made a marriage befitting her class.

Perhaps that was the right thing to do.

Do you know her husband?

Not much.

I think she started a new novel.

I was looking through her notes last night...

The character Gürkan reminded me of Mithat.

The character Gürkan?

Yes.

He's very similar to her husband.

The character Mehmet is obviously made up.

Don't be fooled by her appearance.

In reality, Sumru is very conservative.

Maybe she wrote about the female character she dreamed of.

If you ask me, a woman's effort to become an individual is full of contradictions.

What's wrong?

You had no right to do this.

I don't understand.

You had no right to do this.

Your handwriting is so similar.

I don't know what to say.

I'm sorry.

Isn't Mrs. Sumru home?

No, I'm her friend.

I saw a light on at night, so I brought some yogurt.

She loves my yogurt.

Thanks, how much is it?

No rush, I'll collect it later.

I work for Mrs. Sumru, if there's any laundry.

I'll take care of it.

I'll stop by again later.

Goodbye.

Thank you.

I didn't read it willingly. You know that.

Nothing is definite yet.

Actually, the Supreme Court overturned the verdict.

Were you in prison?

I was in for two years.

Why?

A translation.

Yes, Sumru mentioned you.

Let me do the dishes.

It would be a bother, I could have handled it.

The doctor advised me to swim in the sea.

It's difficult in my situation, of course.

Was it an accident?

Not really.

There was resistance in the ward.

Thud!

I realized today that it's the first time I'm hungry.

It's a sign of health.

I used to think I was strong.

Now I think about it...

Is it strength to oppose living under someone's supervision...

to try to be independent...

to want to be myself?

It is, unless these desires don't lead you to loneliness.

They lead to loneliness.

I don't think the price of freedom should be loneliness.

I didn't do anything shameful.

I fell in love.

There are many people in workplaces who have relationships with each other, but...

the ones who get fired, who are accused... are always women.

Who judges us?

Always men.

And who gives them this right?

I was married, too.

My wife had an affair while I was inside.

The man was a friend of ours.

Then he got arrested, too.

We were together for six months.

It's very hard.

It's not what you think.

At first, we were confused, we didn't know what to do.

Then we talked for a long time.

We became very close to each other.

Then, somehow, our friends found out about it.

Then everyone took a stand against us.

They almost forced us to become enemies.

In a way, we've had quite similar experiences.

But we never had the chance to scrutinize our experiences so closely.

Aren't they all an important part of our lives?

I didn't say we don't care.

We didn't get the chance.

I guess we're both fugitives.

Two different fugitives.

Good night.

Good night.

Mehmet.

When did you come?

Not long ago. Were you on the boat?

It was very nice, we wandered around a bit.

Mehmet, Orhan.

- Pleased to meet you. - Pleased to meet you.

I called a few times.

I got worried when there was no answer.

You did well.

Who is this?

A friend of Sumru's.

He needs to hide for a while.

Just what we needed.

Honestly, I was a bit upset at first, but...

Orhan's arrival was very good.

You've listened to a lot of troubles.

Didn't I tell you?

It seems like we never get to talk about such things, do we?

Why shouldn't we?

I don't know.

We just didn't.

I'll get it.

Who is it?

Is Orhan in?

Excuse me.

I was looking for Orhan.

Rıfat, I'm coming.

Thanks.

What's up?

What's going on?

Nothing. He is a friend of Orhan.

I've missed you so much.

What are we going to do, Mehmet?

I'm going to quit my job, too.

What will you do?

I'll try to start my own business.

Sevil is in a terrible state.

She's trying not to show it,

but she's been shaken badly.

I know.

We can't even talk about anything anymore.

I'm walking around the house like a stranger.

İpek has sensed something, too.

She keeps coming and staring at me.

The other day, my mom came by.

She asked her, what happens when two people stop loving each other.

Indeed, what happens?

Honey... My one and only.

What happened?

Nothing.

I'm a little confused.

I'm a bit tired.

I love you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Could you give me a ride, too?

Sure, please.

The guys found a more solid place.

If you call, they'll let me know.

I'll call.

Sure, I'll call.

Please, don't be late.

I'll be back in a day or two.

Thank you.

I'll call.

Hello.

Hello.

I've gathered all my friends' old stuff.

I'm sorry.

You'll have to make do with these until you get rich.

Where am I going to fit all of this?

You can throw the useless ones on my head as you leave.

This is a gift from Sevil and me.

Thanks.

Long live the motherland.

Besides, you're going to be rich soon.

I talked to Mr. Doğan.

Mr. Doğan?

The agency manager...

He said to come tomorrow, the job is ready.

No way.

Yes way. And as a department chief.

I'm going to cry now.

Don't cry. I don't want to see you in tears at dinner.

Dinner?

We'll tidy up a bit and go out for dinner.

Not tonight.

Are you going to eat the extra stuff?

It's my first night in my own home.

I want to be alone.

Alone and free.

Alone and free.

Alright, fine.

So, can I arrange these in a free and independent manner then?

You won't be mad if I change them later, will you?

Or do you have doubts about my taste?

I just want this place to be my home alone.

What can I say?

Hello.

I'd like to speak to Mr. Orhan.

When will he be back?

I see.

Can I leave a note then?

I need to write down an address.

Okay, I'll wait.

To many successes... I love you!

Who was it?

Where have you been?

I wasn't in Istanbul.

I came back yesterday.

You left a note.

I was about to leave without even knocking on the door.

Did I think I had a meeting with the Brits?

But it may happen soon.

I got the job.

I need to improve my English.

Congratulations.

How's my home?

Very nice.

Come, sit down.

Let me put a pillow behind you.

Are you hungry? I have food, too.

- I'm not hungry. - Have something to drink?

Come sit, let's talk. We can have some tea later.

Let me put the water on and come.

I'm so glad you came.

Good morning. It could be Mehmet.

Who is it?

Who could it be?

Do you accept guests for breakfast?

Hello.

Hello.

I brought some pastries.

Thanks, have a seat.

Have a nice day.

Are you leaving?

I have to go.

You can come whenever you want.

Thanks.

Let me make you some tea.

For God's sake, what is this guy doing here?

What do you mean what's he doing here?

He is my friend.

He'll stay here overnight.

You'll give him a key.

He is my friend.

Look, Mehmet.

If you like, don't come again without letting me know first.

That way, you won't run into people you don't want to see.

Will the people you don't want always come to this house?

Of course, they will.

They are my friends.

Loves me.

Loves me not.

Loves me.

You know I don't believe in fortune-telling.

I don't understand.

What has changed?

Everything is changing.

I've changed, can't you see?

Why are you so bothered?

Haven't we always tried to change things?

But not our love... only my love for you keeps me going.

Whether we have love or not, I have to keep going.

I promise you.

I will solve my problems as soon as possible.

Don't make me promises.

This is your own problem.

If you're not happy with the life you're living... you change it.

Why do you let yourself go like this?

I'll always be your friend.

Is that all?

I guess so.

Işık.

Where have you been?

Why haven't you called?

I heard something, is it true?

Something about separation?

It's true, we're separating.

What about this?

I'll tell you.

What about that?

I'll tell you.

Why don't you come over tomorrow, and we'll let our girls know, too?

My name is Gül.

Mehmet.

Nice to meet you.

Alright, I'll see Gülseli today anyway, I'll let them know.

I'll call the others.

Come at five o'clock, okay?

Okay.

- See you later. - Bye.

Have a nice day.

I'm going home to work.

I'm sorry.

Are we not going to see each other again?

Why wouldn't we?

Say hi to Sevil.

Give İpek a kiss for me.

Your dresses are still hanging on the ropes.

You're living like a gipsy. Is this freedom?

Everyone's cracking jokes behind your back, calling you a sucker, you know.

Let them.

So, is it smart to laze around on a husband's money?

Don't start with your smart-alecky remarks again.

You don't know what you want.

Your husband was handsome, witty, successful.

Besides, you could do whatever you wanted.

Which husband would turn a blind eye to what you've done?

I didn't want him to turn a blind eye.

I wanted him to open his eyes a little.

Anyway, we just couldn't make it work.

If you were to put up with someone you don't love for their money...

then that would be the real whoring.

He is your lawfully wedded husband, for crying out loud.

Well, maybe you did the best thing after all.

That's right, rather than dealing with a child at home all day.

This product, which will soon be launched on the market...

requires an unfamiliar consumption pattern...

for the majority of the country's population.

For this reason, campaigns need to promote not only the product...

but also a certain lifestyle in an enticing manner.

Yes.

They're calling you.

I told them not to put calls through.

It's very important.

I'm sorry.

Please.

Hello.

Hello.

I was wondering, what happened?

Calm down, nothing happened, don't worry.

Look, I wouldn't ask this of you if I wasn't really desperate.

And you're free to do it or not.

What am I going to do?

You'll take an envelope somewhere.

And you'll bring me what they give you.

I wouldn't send you if there was any danger.

But still, you never know.

What's in these envelopes?

There's something very important to me.

I'm not forcing you. Can you do it?

Of course.

If it will be of help to you.

I'm looking for Mr. Remzi.

Speaking, that's me.

Orhan sent this.

- Don't open it. - Excuse me?

Don't open it.

Okay, I got it. Have a nice day.

Have a nice day.

Brother Remzi, five teas.

Alright.

How hard it is to do this job.

If I had any other choice, I wouldn't have sent you.

It's a passport, isn't it?

Sit down, let me tell you.

I told you that the Court of Cassation reversed the decision.

Two days before I came to the house in Silivri, the trial started again.

I didn't go because I sensed they would issue an arrest warrant.

Did they?

Yes. The prosecutor is asking for eight years.

Eight years?

Can I hold your hand?

Sure.

Would you like some ice?

Yes, please.

Tomorrow I have to walk without a cane.

Does it hurt a lot?

It's not important.

You're leaving tomorrow.

Early in the morning.

Both friendship...

and love...

and independence...

and respect...

freedom...

they can't all exist together, can they?

One day they will.

They must.

We have a beautiful garden.

It surrounds three sides of the house.

It has fruit trees, cats, dogs, and earthworms.

My friends always come to our garden.

I love both the girls and the boys very much.

I don't discriminate between them.

My father loved me very much.

I miss my father.

But... he never stroked my hair.

Don't be afraid.

Are you leaving?

It's time.

Wait.

Wait, let me make you some tea.

I'll be late.

Why didn't you wake me up?

Just like that.

It's better this way.

One day I'll return the same way.

I've gotten used to you.

Will you write to me?

Of course, I will.

I... loved you very much.

Do you know that?

I loved you very much, too.

If you ever find yourself there...

Go on, go now.

Goodbye.

Excuse me, miss.

We talked when you rented the place.

This is a decent place where honest families live.

Everyone has young daughters.

You rented it saying you were going to get married.

Different men are coming into the house.

The neighbors complained.

They say the apartment has turned into a, forgive my language, whorehouse.

As you can appreciate...

What are you saying?

Well, my dear... if you're going to live decently, fine.

Or... without any further trouble... find yourself a new place.

Damn you.

Damn you all.

This is filth.

This is filth.

Filth, filth, filth, filth.

The men who have stood against me throughout my life.

Fathers, brothers, husbands, lovers... bosses, chiefs, friends.

They judge you.

They say you're crazy.

They say you're bad.

They say you can't.

They judge, they brand.

And we... we give them this permission.

I will not give this permission anymore.

WOMAN HAS NO NAME

Translated by nutuzar