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[♪ tense music playing]

- [parent 1 screams] Ow! - [parent 2] Oh!

What about Mom?

She will come, too.

My husband abducted my child!

AXIVORA

[ship horn blowing]

A kid, about five years old, abducted by a man.

It might be the father.

Um... A gray car. Number plate...

Freeway

An airport...

Germany...

[passengers chattering]

[ship horn blows]

the last scene

Hayal! You called.

I'm on my way.

[Hayal] Waiting. Come on.

Okay.

[sighs]

[Hayal] ...consider it as a synopsis. Two pages.

Consider it as a synopsis.

I've already started on the script. I'll deliver it as soon as it's ready.

I'll... I'll deliver it as soon as it's ready.

I also want to thank you specifically for giving me this opportunity.

I also want to thank you for giving me this opportunity.

[♪ tense music playing]

Selen!

The wilding is here.

Don't worry, she's the best at her job.

The top name in drama.

I've seen her take the script to a whole new level with just one sentence.

She keeps talking about a story she's working on,

but no one has read a line yet.

[parent 2] Welcome.

- Have I kept you waiting? - Not at all, dear.

Come, sit down.

I need to head to the set, which is why I called you.

Let me introduce you.

- Doruk, Selen. Selen, Doruk. - Hi.

- What's up? - Hello.

Doruk could be our next screenwriter.

He has a story I read and loved.

He's never written for the screen before, though.

You should work on it together.

Just give him some pointers. Doruk will sort out the rest.

Give her the synopsis.

Of course.

[Selen clears throat]

I'll take a look.

- Do that. - [phone ringing]

[Doruk] Ladies, please excuse me.

I need to take this.

Go ahead.

Deal with this, okay?

What about your script?

Send it over sometime so I can take a look.

- [parent 1] Ow! - [server] I'm so sorry.

[parent 1] What do you think you're doing? [speaks indistinctly]

- It was an accident. Wait. - Oh, it's ruined!

Pfft! Okay, okay. I'll go and get it cleaned.

[♪ tense music playing]

Ow!

Come with me.

I have a terrific surprise for you.

I should be going. Um... I've got the script.

I'll read it and get back to you in the morning, okay?

You can't just leave.

[parent 2] Hop into the car.

- In you go. - [child] What about mom?

I don't know.

He left with your son the moment you went in.

- Where would they go? - I don't know.

We're going through a divorce, but he wouldn't do something like this.

- Then where could they have gone? - I don't know.

Murat! Murat!

Murat! Wait!

So... Um... [mumbles] Airport...

Is that possible?

Because I think he said something like Germany.

- Hmm? - [mumbles] Taxi!

Taxi! Taxi!

I'd like to report an incident.

A child abduction. Um...

They're heading to Istanbul Airport from Sariyer.

Um, the number plate...

34... N...

POLICE

Sir, could I see some ID?

Certainly, officer. What's this about?

Is there a problem?

A complaint was filed against you. Can you please step out of the vehicle?

A complaint... Now...

Could there be a mistake, Mr. Officer?

There's nothing to justify a complaint.

- There they are. - Stop.

Please, stop!

Murat! Murat, stop!

He abducted my child! My son!

- Mine, dear, what are you doing? Mine? - Oh, my boy. [speaks indistinctly]

Mr. Officer, this man is trying to take the child from his mother.

Oh, no. That is totally untrue!

He's lying, Mr. Officer!

- He abducted the child! - Who are you anyway?

You're lying!

Who are you?

[groans]

[♪ eerie music playing]

[sighs]

[breathes deeply]

JUNE Saved child

Kid saved.

Brawl and stabbing at supermarket - Mert makes up

Assault at wedding - Stabbing Motorbike accident

Sexual assault Name is Ceyda

Admission of wrong project

Ferry malfunction collision - PREVENTED

[sighs]

SPIRAL OF SILENCE SELEN KAYA

You failed to deliver your script again.

You're hopeless, Selen.

[gasps]

[groans]

[huffs]

[sighs]

[sighs deeply]

[breathes deeply]

[♪ upbeat music playing]

[crowd] Ten, nine, eight,

seven, six, five, four,

three, two, one!

[screaming, cheering]

WELCOME 2026

[tires screech]

[crowd clamoring]

[witness] Oh! A car hit the woman!

[♪ dramatic music playing]

Hey... Look at me!

Can you hear me?

Stop staring, call an ambulance!

- Come on! - [witness 2] Call an ambulance!

It's on its way! An ambulance is coming, okay?

Hang in there a little longer!

Don't die! Don't die! Let's see.

Fuck!

[panting]

- No! No, no, no! - [exhales shakily]

[exhales sharply]

[sniffles, exhales sharply]

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[Selen] The first time... [gasps]

DECEMBER 31

I'm seeing myself in my dream for the first time.

2025 198 DAYS

[gasps]

198 days to go.

In 198 days... [sighs]

New Year's Eve.

- Past midnight... - [tires squeal]

A car...

An accident... Number plate... [sighs]

34 L...

[sighs] 34 L...

Six.

The first digit was six.

I don't remember the rest.

[sighs] I must find the car.

I must find the street.

[sighs]

This isn't the street!

It's not nearby. It's somewhere else.

Where am I?

Why am I there? What am I doing there?

A dark red car.

A classic model.

The guy who helped me knew CPR.

He might hold all the clues.

I must find him.

Find the guy.

Find the car. Find the street.

[sighs, breathes heavily]

I must prevent this.

I must save myself, just like I do for everyone else.

[phone beeps, buzzes]

[Hayal] Did you get my message?

[stammers] Um, I did, yes.

[Hayal] You could at least let me know, respond.

I'm on set. Doruk is with me.

I'm sending my location. Get over here, quick.

[stammers] Okay.

[sighs heavily]

[sniffles]

[♪ dramatic music playing]

2025 198 DAYS

[crew member] Come on, guys!

We start shooting in five! Come on!

AMBULANCE EMERGENCY SERVICE

Spin, man!

[speaks indistinctly]

Spin around! Good!

[speaks indistinctly]

[crew member 2] Kemal! Wait, wait, wait!

[speaks indistinctly]

Have you seen Hayal?

Hayal is with the director.

- [Selen sighs] - Um, I think there's a problem.

They're in a meeting.

So, did you read my story?

- [sighs] - It was so short.

Yes.

I didn't read the short version, but...

I did finish the long one.

AFTERNOON SUN

I mean the book.

What? I don't get it.

You know what this is called? Plagiarism.

What do you mean, um...

Is it like my story? Is the book something like it?

There's no such thing as your story.

This story is by Resat Nuri Güntekin.

I mean... There could be similarities, right?

I'm just saying, isn't it possible?

No, because it's the same.

The guy in the book is also a wounded soldier.

The doctors warn him that getting excited could be fatal.

The guy falls in love with a girl.

He becomes intimate with her, knowing he will die.

I think you should go to Hayal and confess in person.

I have to do it myself otherwise.

It's nothing personal.

I'm only doing my job.

Collectable - good condition Oldsmobile Dynam...

Original restoration - rare Oldsmobile 88...

[Hayal] That bastard!

He thought he could get away with it.

- I'm so pissed off. [clicks tongue] - [Selen coughs]

Well done, you. You don't miss a thing.

- Hmm! - [crew member] Come on, guys!

We start rolling in five minutes. Hurry!

- Come on, they're almost ready. - Come over.

- Come with me. - Ready in two minutes.

Right, let's roll.

I hope it turns out to be worth all this expense and improves the ratings.

Sure, it will.

[crew member] Guys, can we start shooting already?

- Hayal, can I go? - Hold on. You'll go after this is over.

Camera!

Three, two, one, action!

Cut! That's great!

Keep the boat where it is.

Let's get him out the water.

Stop the boat.

- [sighs] - Can I go?

Wait, it won't be long.

[crew member 1] Can we get Kemal out of the water, please?

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[crew member 2] He's not moving!

- What's wrong? - Medic!

Help! Something's happened to him!

- Over here! - Is he okay?

I don't know.

- [crew member 4] Here. - Paramedic! Have you sent for a paramedic?

[crew member 1] Time to get him out, paramedics.

- Whoo-hoo! - [crew members cheering]

[no audible dialogue]

[Kemal] Dude!

The water is so nice.

Jump in!

Some joke.

Who is he?

Seriously?

We've been shooting for three months.

He's Emirhan's double.

He also choreographs our fight scenes.

- Kemal. - [crew member] Come here, man. Here.

- It was a joke, Selçuk. All good. - [Selçuk] All right.

[crew member 4] Man. [speaks indistinctly]

- You'll kill yourself one day. Seriously. - I'll be fine.

- I'll be fine. I'm fine. - You're okay, right?

[crew member 5] Okay, guys, everyone to the caravans!

[♪ dramatic music playing]

Thank you.

Berk, which vehicle is leaving?

- Cengiz is going. - [Kemal] Thanks.

- That was some jump, man. Way to go. - Thanks, I appreciate it.

I double my fee for anything over 15 meters.

- Remember that. - [Berk] Will do.

Cengo, old timer!

You'll drop me off at the park down the road, won't you?

- [Cengiz] Hop in, man! - [Kemal] You're the man!

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[Kemal] Aytug!

The key is in the caravan.

I'll bring it, I'll bring it. Hold on. Wait.

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[Kemal] Cengiz, leave me here, will you?

[Cengiz] Sure thing.

[Kemal] Thanks. Take it easy, man.

[Cengiz] Thanks, man. Later.

Are you following me?

No.

Excuse me.

Actually... Um...

It's not like stalking, but...

Um... I'm with the production company.

I know, Selen.

How... How do you know my name?

[chuckles] We work at the same company.

Could that be why?

Right. Um...

The thing is, my boss wants to learn a few things about you.

Like what?

Where do you live? Your street.

Do you know CPR?

I mean, can you do it?

- [snaps fingers] - New Year's Eve. Um...

Where do you plan to celebrate? [chuckles]

Okay, you're right.

Let's go one by one.

Do you have a driver's license?

Are you crazy? Of course.

Okay. Do you own a car?

What's the number plate?

I don't own a car, so there's no number plate.

Are you planning to buy one?

There are a couple of models I've set my eyes on.

[laughs] What's this about?

Am I getting a company car?

Well, I'm not sure. You know the boss. [stammers]

- The boss. - He wanted to know.

Any more questions?

[sighs]

Actually, there is, but...

- Hold on. - Good. Come with me.

Oh! What are you doing?

Hold on! What are you doing?

Listen to me. I...

I don't like this sort of stuff.

Please let go of me.

Ugh!

[breathing shakily]

I almost got killed!

Do you think I'd let that happen?

- Never. - [exhales sharply]

I'm sorry.

I scared you. Okay.

Let me do something to make it up to you.

Let me buy you lunch.

Or a coffee.

Coffee?

Am I supposed to get on this?

- After that reckless crossing. - [laughs]

You won't find anyone better than me.

You must have noticed at the set.

Yes, I did. I saw you plunge into the sea.

Well, I was following the script.

Listen, we're out in the sun.

You're out of water.

I'll answer all your questions.

Everything. In full.

Come on.

The boss!

You coming?

Or should I go?

[♪ funky music playing]

You stick to the rules and ride responsibly.

Deal.

[sighs]

No speeding, either.

Agreed.

[screams]

Is this what you call slow?

Is this slow?

- What did you say? - Is this supposed to be slow?

Ugh!

I can't go any slower on this road.

But you promised me.

You said you'd go slow. Ugh!

Can you leave me here?

Can I get off?

Can you stop now?

I want to get off!

Please stop, please stop!

I don't want to die!

[screams]

How's this?

[screams] Ha-ha-ha!

Amazing!

Go a little slower! Slow!

Where is this place you talked about?

So?

Oh!

What are you doing? What are you doing?

Can you get down? Down! Down! Down! Oh!

I can't even look. Please.

What are you doing?

Come over.

Never! Why would I? Why?

Get down!

To take in and enjoy the scenery.

Oh, oh! But... But...

What's your problem?

To feel the wind.

Please get down. Please.

Listen, I really don't like this sort of thing!

Oh...

[gasps]

- [scoffs] - Let me help you get closer slowly.

- No way! - You'll get used to it.

No. I don't want to.

I didn't want to come up here in the first place.

You can't ride elevators.

You're afraid of heights.

You clearly have serious issues.

I urge you to confront them, or you'll never get past it.

It's impossible.

It's dangerous.

End of story.

Why are we even here?

Because the answers to many of your questions are here.

I live in this building, right below.

I'll also celebrate New Year's on this terrace.

Promise. It's safe. Honestly.

Oh, I'm more dangerous than heights, is that it?

[♪ romantic music playing]

I've waited three months to see this smile up close.

Three months?

Three months.

You looked so peaceful and calm amid that crowd, chaos, and scurry.

It was impossible to miss.

[Selen] I... never even noticed.

[Kemal] I know.

Actually, I could have made an effort to get your attention.

But something held me back.

I think I was scared for the first time.

I mean, I was scared of that feeling growing inside me.

But now I'm exactly where I was scared of being.

But then, poof! All my fears... [chuckles]

They suddenly disappeared.

[♪ romantic music playing]

[Selen] Mmm.

Um, should I... Should I go?

- So, all right, this is the address. - Uh-huh.

So the street is down there.

Thing, um...

The celebrations are here.

So, okay. See you around.

[♪ romantic music playing]

[no audible dialogue]

[Selen] I found the guy.

His name is Kemal.

He doesn't have a car. That's not the street.

Guy found Name is Kemal

[♪ sad music playing]

[laptop chimes]

kemal sezer

[phone ringing]

- Hello. - [hotel clerk] Good evening.

I'm calling from Ada Hotel.

Is this Ms. Selen?

Hello there. I was expecting your call.

[hotel clerk] So, you asked about availability for the New Year,

arriving December 30th and leaving January second.

- Is that correct? - That's correct.

[hotel clerk] We currently have availability.

I'll send you a payment link,

and your reservation will be confirmed once payment is received.

Is there anything else I can assist you with?

Does that work for you?

I hope so.

[hotel clerk] Excuse me?

That's fine. Thank you.

[hotel clerk] Okay, then. Goodbye.

[♪ sad music playing]

[sighs]

- Uh-oh. - Morning.

What brought you here? Work?

No, I came to see you and bring you this.

Thank you.

Oh, and I have this for your eczema, too.

It's a special cream I got from an herbalist.

It smells amazing.

The guy told me that applying it twice a day would be enough.

And you shouldn't scratch these areas.

You know it's all related to stress, right?

And digestion is important too.

When you think about it, the gut is where many diseases start.

Is that so, Mr. Doc?

No, I never finished.

Oh! Seriously? Why?

It wasn't a degree I could finish anyway.

But, to answer your question, I can do CPR.

Good.

Can I ask you something?

Did you write this?

Since your name is on it, it must be your work.

What's happening to the girl?

What was her name? Kavin. Kavin.

I hope she doesn't freeze to death.

What really upset me is that the mother knows but remains silent,

and the father is no different.

He doesn't even believe his daughter.

They could ask the uncle what he did to her and why he laid a hand on her.

For example, how many days does she stay in the stable?

Why did you read it without asking me first?

How could you do that?

I...

I didn't mean any harm.

Honestly, I...

It was there in the open. I took a look.

Okay, I apologize.

My bad. Again.

[sighs] Does she die?

Tell me that at least.

No, she doesn't.

[♪ sad music playing]

[breathes deeply]

She spends 28 days in the stable, up in the hayloft.

It's a tiny, cramped space.

No place to lie down, nothing.

Just think about that.

And yes, no one questions the uncle about what he did to the girl.

Meanwhile, the father pressures the girl to lie.

But Kavin says nothing. Hmm.

[sighs] They then take her to a teacher to cleanse her.

You know, spells and such.

Then...

The parents conclude there is no improvement,

so they arrange for her to marry one of the oldest men in the village.

That's how it ends.

Seriously?

She marries an old man?

It's just something written for no real reason. Nothing important.

No, no.

I think it's pretty impressive.

I mean, it's dark and compelling.

Really.

I've been waiting for months for a chance, but Hayal keeps sidetracking me.

All she says is, "Finish writing, and we'll take a look."

She wastes my time with chores.

I mean... They probably only see me as a playwright.

Nothing else.

Anyway, I quit writing.

I no longer write.

Do you always give up?

Hello?

[caller] I might have found that car.

Come, take a look.

Okay, I'm on my way.

[♪ tense music playing]

Take a look. Is this the model you're after?

There are four red ones in Istanbul.

Collectable Good Condition

- Exactly. That's the one. - [laughs]

[horn blaring]

Wow, she's amazing!

Look at the contours.

Can you share this with me, Mert?

Sure, I can do that, but...

What are you planning to do with it?

You want to buy it?

No, I'm not buying it. Um...

I'm inquiring for a friend.

- Thanks for finding it. - [Mert] No sweat.

Meanwhile,

my ex got engaged.

You said she'd come back to me.

She will. Be patient.

Share that with me.

I've had enough of waiting.

I think you should give us a chance.

Mert, there's no such thing as "us." You're still in love with her.

Keep waiting. She'll come back to you. Share this with me.

This is your polite way of turning me down.

Thanks, at least you're honest.

You're not being a bitch about it.

Um, I wrote in an intimate tone.

So please make sure the boss sees it.

- [Hayal] Nice. - I'm sure he'll like it.

Me too.

[♪ hopeful music playing]

[Hayal] He turned out to be a writer, too.

Anyway, you take a look at it.

He'll send the rest soon.

He has all our emails.

He's shrewd, though.

He only gave a glimpse.

Anyway, I'll be with the boss.

[chuckles]

[phone buzzing]

Hello?

[Kemal] Are you upset with me?

Where's the rest?

Send it now because people are waiting.

[Kemal] That's all from me. You have the rest.

You can't hide anymore, Selen.

It's time you admit that it's your story.

You know you wanted a chance.

Well, here it is. Grab it.

Tell them about your story.

- [knocks on door] - Come in.

[Hayal] Aha, Selen.

Come in, take a seat.

So?

Did he send the rest of the story?

The boss thought it was a bit gloomy.

Actually...

Well, what she goes through changes her.

It may come across as a bit fantastical, maybe even mystical.

She's given a sort of gift of foresight.

What do you mean?

Um, like, seeing into the future.

Hmm. [sighs]

Now, I like that.

See how that changes the whole plot?

Tell us more about it.

Are we talking about some daydream-like state?

- Dreams... She sees it all in her dreams. - [Hayal] Hmm.

Does she see good or bad things?

Assume she sees stuff, can she change the course of events?

She sees both the good and the bad.

She can change the course, but not like a superhero.

This is how it works.

I'll wrap it up.

Yes, she sees the people she needs to help in her dreams,

and her path ultimately crosses theirs.

She doesn't need to wait or search for them.

It just happens naturally.

The girl does her best to change the course of events.

So she prevents an accident, a disease, or death?

Is that how it works?

- Exactly. - [boss] Hmm.

Nice.

What next?

Where's the twist?

Um...

One day, she sees herself in a dream for the first time.

She actually sees her own death.

That's all for now.

This is as far as I got.

There's nothing more.

What? Is he going to send them as chapters?

She probably saves herself. Of course...

I hope.

So, didn't Kemal send the rest?

Come on, why don't we read the email?

Kemal sent me nothing.

This is my story.

The story of my film.

[laughs]

- Hand me your glass. - [gasps]

To your movie.

A special thanks for your kind gesture.

Tell me all about it. How did it go?

You wouldn't believe it.

My knees were shaking.

It was so tough for me.

I told them the story was mine.

I still don't know how I said it.

They were in shock.

- You should have seen Hayal. - [chuckles]

Then came all the questions.

"Why did you wait?" "Why didn't you tell us?"

Thank you so much.

I'll never forget this favor.

Don't be silly. It's nothing.

Forget about it.

Tell me the rest of the story. That's all I want.

You're so persistent.

I'm curious. Is that really so strange?

You decided to marry her off to a senile man.

That's where we left off. So?

[♪ melancholy music playing]

So, they dress Kavin up and take her to the wedding,

but they never tell her it's her wedding.

She only realizes when she arrives at the venue.

Unbelievable.

This is such a vile thing to do.

How can stuff like this still happen?

Anyway, don't mind me.

Please go on. So? I'm listening.

Well, they get married, but the girl runs away before consummation.

She escapes.

Of course, blood is spilled.

- [sighs] - The man stabs the girl in the stomach,

but she still escapes and leaves the village.

I have to admit, I'm impressed by her determination.

Clearly, it's a rough turn of events, but...

life should give this girl some kind of gift.

Well, you never really know.

A gift can be a blessing or a curse.

Then what?

Does she make it?

Please tell me she reaches safety.

[sighs]

She hits the road, eventually reaches Istanbul, and settles into an orphanage.

But she won't reveal anything about herself.

Not where she's from, who she is, or her name.

She won't say a word.

- She's silent. - She won't speak at all?

No, she won't, because revealing anything about her past

would mean returning to her previous, hellish life.

What about her family?

Aren't they looking for her?

I doubt these people would organize a search party for a girl on the run.

She is given a new name at the orphanage.

A new life. So on and so forth.

What did they call her?

I don't know yet. I'll come up with a name.

Selen?

No, of course not.

I mean...

I'm not a megalomaniac obsessed with putting my name in my script.

That's what I meant.

[thunder rumbling]

Is that rain coming?

[thunder continues]

- Captain. - [captain] Yeah.

Let's head back.

[captain] Okay.

[Selen exclaims]

Rain wasn't expected today. [pants]

- See you. [pants] - [thunder rumbling]

[Kemal] Selen!

Will she make a friend over at the orphanage?

I don't know.

I think she should.

Someone she can confide in.

Someone she trusts enough to share her real name.

Of course, you think it over.

Mine is just an idea.

Not that I know anything about this stuff.

Think about it.

Someone as hurt as her, in every way.

[♪ romantic music playing]

Think... Think of a guy, for example.

They are about the same age.

His father is an alcoholic.

One night, for no clear reason, he kills his wife.

The kid witnesses it all.

Then, without remorse, he shoots the boy.

Here... He shoots him right here.

His own son.

Believing the boy is dead, he commits suicide.

But the boy survives.

He stays in hospital for months.

He somehow makes it.

He clings to life, not knowing what he is fighting for.

Don't you think they'd be good together?

They hold on to each other.

The girl finally finds someone who believes in her.

She trusts him.

Of course, she doesn't leave the guy.

She becomes the joy of his life.

You're shivering.

I'm a little scared.

I don't know who hurt you so deeply, but...

I'm not going to be like them.

[grunts]

[chuckles]

Morning.

Morning.

[kisses]

Wake up.

I'm taking you out for breakfast.

It's a great spot. Come on.

[sighs]

[crowd] Ten, nine, eight, seven, six,

five, four, three, two, one...

[♪ tense music playing]

Eat whatever you want. Omelets, toasted sandwiches, turnovers.

Just avoid the scrambled eggs with tomato. Okay?

What's wrong with this? Aha.

[sighs]

Come.

- Muhsin. - [Muhsin] Where have you been, man?

Here I am. I'm right here. I was busy filming.

- We just finished. What's up? - Done filming?

- Yeah, yeah. Season final. - Finished?

- Oh, good. - [Kemal] Selen!

Come.

Um, Selen.

- Hello. - Muhsin. He owns the café.

Hello, pleased to meet you.

Me too.

What a nice place.

It sure is.

[speaks indistinctly]

- Yeah, it was good. - Was it?

- I was in the air. Literally. - Really?

I really was. You...

I'll be gone briefly, but I'll be back.

[Muhsin] Emre is asking about you.

- So is Nihal. - [Kemal] I'm around, man.

You know how it is.

[Muhsin] You could at least give me a call.

[♪ tense music playing]

[Kemal] I have a phone. Call me anytime.

You should try to get out of this place now and then.

- How could I, man? How could I leave? - You've gotten old in here.

You're in nearly all of these.

Well, he's a regular.

And a former employee.

In the kitchen.

You were here on New Year's Eve.

For the last decade.

He won't be this year because he now has an apartment with a terrace.

That's not true.

You're ditching us.

[Kemal] Geez, man. Fine.

I'll be here on New Year's.

I'll ring in 2026 here, okay?

I promise I'll be here for the countdown.

[Muhsin] We'll see.

We will, won't we?

- Sure. - See.

What were we having, scrambled eggs with tomato?

Right away.

You go and take a seat.

Okay.

- [clears throat] - Make an effort at least.

[sighs]

Bon appétit.

- Thank you. - [Kemal] Looks so good.

Really. Unbelievable.

[Selen clears throat]

- Don't do that. - [Kemal] Taste it.

You'll see what I mean.

Be careful, don't burn your mouth.

[Selen] Uh-huh.

It's good. Not bad.

[phone ringing]

- [phone beeps] - Yes?

Yeah, yeah, I'm at the café.

Um, yes. Okay, come here.

I'm on my way.

Come with me. It'll be quick. I want to show you something.

- Where to? - [Kemal] Come, come, come.

That needs to cool down anyway.

- Hasan. Hey! Oh. - [Hasan] Hello.

Welcome.

[Kemal] It's a monster, huh?

[Hasan] Yeah, it's a good ride.

A private import.

[♪ tense music playing]

Really unique, a special car.

We got it from its second owner.

You've done him good.

- You've also brought him luck. - [sighs]

It's been his dream for years.

Fuck!

[Muhsin] So when do we celebrate?

Not yet, man. I only made the down payment.

- Monday, right? - Yeah, hopefully Monday.

[Kemal] Come on, hop in.

No... Not you, please, man. Selen.

Come on, Selen.

Come, hop in. Come on.

What do you think? You like it, right?

- Good. - Yes. [sighs]

Do... Do you plan to buy it?

I pretty much did. I mean, we shook hands.

The repairs and maintenance will be steep, but this is what you get for the money.

[chuckles]

Ma'am, would you consider taking a long trip with me in this car?

[chuckles, sighs]

I'm working.

How could I?

How come? The season has wrapped up.

Are you still busy?

Well... I don't know.

Selen, is something wrong?

I just got a message. Um, I realize I made a mistake.

Actually, I forgot about it, and it's pretty important.

May I leave? [breathes shakily]

I'm really sorry, but it's urgent.

Okay. Okay, but... We haven't...

We haven't finished our breakfast yet.

It's really urgent, honestly. I'm sorry.

Oh! You've got ice cream everywhere. [chuckles]

[♪ melancholy music playing]

[breathing shakily]

I need to change this.

I need to break free.

[breathing heavily] I changed other people's destinies.

I must do the same for myself.

198 DAYS

[breathing shakily]

[phone beeps]

- [sighs] - [Kemal] I would love to see

the Fethiye-Göcek area.

But if you prefer, we can also go to Çesme or Kas, even.

Kemal, we need you. The set is ready.

Okay, I'm coming. As I was saying, Çesme...

You tell me where you want to go.

- I'll make all the arrangements. [kisses] - [phone beeps]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[coworker 1] Morning.

Selen, I heard you're going to write a script. Congratulations.

Remember the cars we checked out last week?

I found one for sale. We have to buy it now.

This is all the money I have.

Um, first of all, good morning to you. Secondly, what's the matter with you?

Mert, please, I really don't have time.

I need your help, but we can't buy it in my name.

It has to be registered to someone else.

Um, can you calm down?

I can't because this is a matter of life and death.

We must buy it.

I need to buy that car before someone else does.

[♪ tense music playing]

[breathing heavily]

[Mert] Um, Selen. I had to rush out for something urgent.

I saw that you had already left.

The keys are in the hallway.

The guy was a tough bargainer, but you know how money can change things.

He ditched the potential buyer as soon as he saw the cash.

[Selen] Thanks so much for helping out, Mert.

[Mert] No problem, Selen.

It was a pleasure.

SPIRAL OF SILENCE - FEATURE FILM STORY & SCREENPLAY - SELEN KAYA

[Kemal] This urgent job of yours is dragging on.

I was worried about you.

Are you okay?

Fine. You?

[Kemal] I couldn't get the car. The guy returned my money.

I don't know why. It beats me.

He said he changed his mind or something.

Don't worry about it. It's over now.

I was thinking, since we still have the money,

maybe we could take a longer vacation.

You're coming with me, right?

Yes, I am.

[hotel clerk] I'm calling from Ada Hotel.

Your payment wasn't received.

Your New Year's reservation will be canceled.

Yes, I'd like to cancel.

- I'm not coming. - Okay.

- We'll cancel your reservation. Thank you. - [phone beeps]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[♪ upbeat music playing]

DON QUIXOTE 2

Hey, do you plan to lie down all day?

What else do you do on vacation?

Here, this is for you.

[sighs]

What if I told you I can't swim?

Oh. Seriously?

Then lesson one will be swimming.

Come on.

- Do I have to? - [Kemal] Yes, you do.

[♪ upbeat music playing]

[grunts]

[shrieks]

[laughs]

- [speaks indistinctly] - As you move your legs like this...

How did I do?

- I think you did okay. - Me too.

Let me take a photo of you.

Okay.

[camera shutter clicking]

Is that good?

[camera shutter clicks]

Isn't it amazing?

What?

No way.

Why not?

Never.

- Ugh! - You wouldn't believe the view from here.

- You know what? I'm not curious at all. - [chuckles]

I wish you would at least take a peek.

- [Selen] Never. - Look.

You're missing the most breathtaking scenery in the world.

[Selen] Oh, how much longer?

- Are you sure? - I'm sure.

- No. I don't want to. - Look at me.

- I really don't want to. - Hear me out.

Have you regretted anything we've done together so far?

Is this supposed to be a justification?

- [chuckles] - I really don't want to.

- Don't you trust me? Hmm? - [sighs]

You're driving me nuts.

I really don't want to.

- You're going to love it. Trust me. - [sighs]

Don't you think you're pushing me too much?

- But there's no other way to convince you. - [breathes heavily]

What can I do? I love you.

I want to share this experience with you, okay?

- Ugh! I'm going to pass out here. - [shushes]

- I really am. - Go on, go ahead.

I'll hold on to you.

- [gasps] Wait, one sec. - Once I buckle this...

You're good. Clear your mind.

Clear your mind and start running.

Start running when I tell you to.

Where do I run to?

Run. All you need to do is run.

Okay. I'm going. Hold on.

[Kemal] Selen.

[♪ adventurous music playing]

[Kemal] Run when I tell you to.

- Run! Don't look back. - [Selen speaks indistinctly] ...one sec.

- Okay. One moment. Wait. - [Kemal] Whoo-hoo!

[Selen] Kemal. Kemal!

- Oh! - [Kemal] Whoo-hoo-hoo!

[screams, speaks indistinctly]

- Selen. Open your eyes, my love. - This is too high! No! No!

- Whoo! - [screaming]

Hold on!

I want to get down. Hold on!

- [Kemal] We're going down anyway. - [Selen] Oh!

This is too high.

Too high, Kemal!

- [Kemal] I told you. - Enough!

- What? [screams] - Feel the wind.

Enough!

Hold on! This is too high!

I want out.

- [Kemal] Honey, we're gliding down. - [Selen panting, shrieking]

Enjoy the experience.

[Selen] Ah! I told you, it's too high!

Ugh! [screams]

- Are you happy? - Not right now!

- [Kemal] Are you happy? - No! Wait! No! Stop!

I'll keep asking this question until you say yes.

Shut up!

[♪ "I'm Yours" playing]

July 171 DAYS

August 122 DAYS

Tasty.

- [speaking indistinctly] Everything... - [Selen laughs]

September 92 DAYS

Hold tight. I'm going faster.

Holding tight.

October 63 DAYS

I wonder what he's up to.

He called us over for something, but...

- Ümit! - [Ümit] Yeah?

Can I have some ice in this? I changed my mind.

- [Ümit] Sure. - Well, warm...

See that. Look at him.

The last thing we need.

Psst. Over here. Turn that down.

[music stops]

Friends!

Friends!

Friends!

Friends! Friends!

[patron] What's this all about?

Welcome to you all.

[patron] Yeah.

Thanks for coming.

[patron] Cheers!

- We've got some news for you. - [patron] What about?

One is real big news.

[patron 1] What can it be?

- It's shocking! - What is it?

- What's the shocker? - I don't know.

- [patron] I want to know. - We have no idea how it happened, but...

She's pregnant.

[patrons cheering] Way to go!

- Congratulations. - [spouse] Thank you.

[Muhsin] A menopause baby. A real stray bullet.

[patron laughs] It happens.

[Muhsin] Destiny!

It all happened most unexpectedly.

[patron] Wonderful!

Good for you!

What's more...

- we decided to move to the countryside. - [patrons] Oh!

[patron] What for?

They're tearing down the building.

We won't be able to celebrate New Year's here.

- [cheers] Yes! Yes! - [patron] What's wrong with her?

Geez!

What makes you so happy?

- Is she nuts? - Why is she so happy?

- [patron 2] Is this a joke? - Um...

I mean, a new life, a new baby.

I'm happy for them.

[patrons cheering]

She always surprises. [laughs]

Congratulations.

My man!

I hope the baby looks nothing like Muhsin.

- [laughs] - [laughs]

God forgive me, but you know, Muhsin isn't...

- You're horrible. - Come on.

[door closes]

- Where to? - Upstairs.

Darn.

I don't have to face all my fears.

- We're ticking the list. - [sighs]

[Kemal] Okay, fine.

FIRST FLOOR

I won't insist.

I'll let you off this time.

- [elevator bell dings] - See you upstairs.

Ugh. I've really had enough.

This is the worst.

Come.

- Wait. - [Kemal] Slowly.

[Selen] Hold on.

- Wait. Wait. It's so cramped. - [clicks tongue]

- No. It's too small. I can't do it. - [shushes] It's okay, Selen. Calm down.

- Easy does it. It's all right. - What's the matter?

Look at me, okay? Selen, look at me.

- Okay, wait. Hold on. - You're okay.

- Hold on, wait. - Keep your eyes on me.

- Selen. Selen, my dear. I'm with you. - Wait. What happened? Hold on.

- Hold on. Oh! Wait, wait. - Honey, I'm here. I'm here.

[breathes shakily] Oh, Kemal!

- Selen. Selen, open your eyes. - It's so small in here.

- I can't. - Open them.

- Uh-uh. I can't. - [chuckles] Then you can't see.

See what exactly?

- Oh. [sighs] - [Kemal] You'll see if you look.

[Selen] See what?

[♪ romantic music playing]

What are you doing, Kemal?

I'm trying to distract you.

[chuckles] Will you marry me?

[chuckles]

- [elevator bell dings] - [grunts]

You... You're really insane.

You didn't answer.

[sighs]

[sighs]

- Yes. Yes. Yes! [screams] - Whoo-hoo!

Uh-oh! What's all this noise so late, son?

It's okay, Auntie Selma. We're getting married.

Oh, it's so nice to be young.

[laughs]

[♪ romantic music playing]

[Kemal sighs]

[moans]

[sighs]

[♪ upbeat music playing]

So, won't you come up to the terrace?

Come on, come on, come on.

Kemal the Lionheart.

Kemal the Gallant.

Look at him, tall and noble.

- What did you give him? - [chuckles]

Tell me the truth.

- [speaks indistinctly] - Yes.

- Anyone for a refill? - You could eat the whole animal.

- Here. For you. - How did you know?

Consider it a wild guess.

- Good for you. Good for you. - [Selen] What's up?

This fat-bellied,

- old fool is making fun of me. - That's not true.

[laughs]

- Leave my boyfriend alone. - [mumbles]

- Come, honey. - She's talking to you.

Okay.

The man who saved me from all my fears.

[Kemal] Hmm.

What can I do for you?

I've got something on my mind, but I'm not sure if now's the right time or place.

Want to hear it?

[chuckles]

[Kemal] These blocks are being built on my childhood memories.

[♪ melancholy music playing]

Look. Here was the garden I used to play in.

I'm not entirely sure,

but our neighbor Uncle Orhan lived behind this block.

The man who saved my life.

He carried me to the taxi stand.

Does it feel good to be here?

No, it doesn't. [sighs]

I've been avoiding the place.

I heard it was undergoing gentrification.

I knew the houses were being torn down.

It was bugging me.

I wanted to come, but...

I guess I never found the courage.

This is the first time.

I would never have come without you.

Actually, I didn't bring you here to give you a tour.

We came so that this place sees you.

Like introducing you to my mom.

[chuckles]

Come, let me show you something.

Are you happy?

Very.

Since the day I met you.

There was a void within me.

I only realized it existed when you filled it.

[chuckles]

I was asking whether you were happy to be here, but...

I like your answer better.

[fireworks exploding]

Is it past midnight?

I think so.

Happy New Year, my love.

Happy New Year, my love.

[♪ melancholy music playing]

Shall we go?

Okay.

[Kemal sighs]

[screams]

[gasps]

[breathing shakily]

[sighs]

[♪ melancholy music playing]

[♪ melancholy music playing]

Selen?

[phone ringing]

[line ringing]

Selen Why won't you pick up?

[Kemal] Selen, where are you?

Why aren't you answering my calls?

I don't know what's going on.

I'm coming to your place.

Let's meet there, okay? We need to talk.

[doorbell ringing]

[phone ringing]

[Kemal] Hayal, where's Selen?

She's not in her office.

She's not at her apartment either.

I can't reach her.

- I don't know. - [Kemal] What do you mean?

Listen, please tell me if you know something.

I don't. She took time off.

I don't know where she went.

[Kemal] What?

Why didn't anyone tell me?

Can you please call her?

I've tried a thousand times. She won't answer.

I texted her, but she won't reply.

I don't know what to do.

[Hayal] She won't pick up my calls either.

So, what happened?

Something must have happened. Do you get it?

No one just disappears like that.

You don't simply vanish.

Something happened, but I don't know what.

I'm losing my mind over here.

I'm really freaking out.

I really can't help you.

Listen.

If you hear from her or find out anything, please call me.

Please.

[♪ melancholy music playing]

This is wrong.

He's distraught.

What happened to you guys?

Weren't you supposed to get married?

[sighs]

I mean, if you're both upset, what's the point?

You could at least explain it to him.

Um...

[sighs]

These are the reports on the scripts we received yesterday.

I will send today's batch via email later tonight.

More like before I return to the office.

And your script?

You promised to deliver the revised version within a week.

There's no script.

Sorry?

[sighs] I can't find a conclusion and I can't change what I find.

I give up. I can't do it. I won't do it. [breathes shakily]

Whatever I do, I can't save the girl in the finale.

- I just can't. - How come?

You said you were ecstatic, that this was your lifelong passion.

What changed?

Is this it?

[sighs, sniffles]

Selen, are you okay? What's wrong?

I was really worried when I didn't hear from you.

I thought something had happened to you.

Listen, I also stopped by the office today.

Hayal...

Selen, are you avoiding me?

[♪ melancholy music playing]

Can we please talk?

Please.

[sighs] It's... It's not working out, Kemal. [sniffles]

I want to break up.

Why?

Selen, you can't keep quiet forever.

You have to say something.

There must be a reason.

I don't know. Was it the idea of marriage that made you nervous?

All right, screw it.

Let's not get married. Forget it.

And here you are crying.

That only confuses me more.

Selen, I beg you.

What's wrong? What is it?

You're holding something back from me.

Was it me? Did I mess up?

Okay, correct me then. Fix me. Do whatever it takes.

We can get through this together.

But you can't just ghost me like this.

Don't do this to me.

Don't leave me wounded like my father.

I love you so much.

I will love you until I die.

Well, I love you too.

So, what's the problem?

[sighs, sobs]

I can't, Kemal.

Please understand.

I can't do it.

It's nothing to do with you.

It's probably about me.

I'm the problem.

What?

Let's not ruin something so pure.

Cherish the precious memories.

Are you trying to drive me crazy?

Why would we ruin anything?

[sighs]

Stop talking nonsense.

Give me a good reason and I'll get the fuck out of here.

Honestly.

There's no reason.

There isn't. There really isn't. [inhales sharply]

Selen, what are you keeping from me?

What do you want me to do? Kiss your feet?

Do you want me to beg you?

It's nothing. There's nothing I can say. [sniffles, sobs]

Go, Kemal.

It's over.

[breathing shakily]

You're running away, right?

[♪ melancholy music playing]

I mean, you're giving up.

What scared you?

Being happy?

My love for you?

[scoffs, sighs]

Okay, fine.

What else can I say?

I hope you find what you're looking for.

[door opens]

[door slams]

[sobbing]

[sobbing]

♪ Fine, as you wish ♪

♪ I can't, I won't stop you ♪

♪ I know you don't want to hurt me ♪

♪ Damn, I can never say no to you ♪

♪ Leave if you need to ♪

♪ I won't stand in your way ♪

♪ Like a spoiled kid with loads of toys ♪

♪ You're used to material love ♪

♪ I'll go my own way ♪

♪ I won't be humiliated Nor will I flirt with others ♪

♪ I'll suffer alone ♪

♪ I'll go my own way ♪

♪ I won't be humiliated Nor will I flirt with others ♪

♪ I'll suffer alone ♪

December 23 DAYS

♪ I hope you miss me badly ♪

♪ I hope you suffer for a while ♪

♪ I hope your heart aches ♪

♪ So we can get even a little ♪

♪ Leave if you need to ♪

♪ I won't stand in your way ♪

♪ Like a spoiled kid with loads of toys ♪

♪ You're used to material love ♪

♪ I'll go my own way ♪

December 6 DAYS

♪ I won't be humiliated Nor will I flirt with others ♪

♪ I'll suffer alone ♪

♪ I'll go my own way ♪

[screaming]

♪ I won't be humiliated Nor will I flirt with others ♪

♪ I'll suffer alone ♪

[news anchor] As usual, Sydney was among the first cities

to welcome the New Year with celebrations.

Let's remind our viewers that heavy snowfall is forecasted

on the last day of the year.

Local blizzards can be expected, especially around midnight.

[ship horn blows]

You're very lucky. There's been a last-minute cancellation.

All you have to do is fill out the form.

[Selen] Um, I'd be grateful if I'm not disturbed.

[hotel clerk] Won't you join our New Year's party?

Oh, no. Please pretend I'm not here.

[hotel clerk] Okay.

DO NOT DISTURB

DECEMBER 31

[♪ melancholy music playing]

[TV host 1] Let's see which of your favorite celebrities are

on tonight's special New Year program.

[TV host 2] Some elephants leave their herd when they sense they're about to die.

They walk slowly toward a barren expanse.

No goodbyes, no looking back.

They want to die alone.

Quietly, without upsetting others.

[crowd] Ten, nine, eight, seven, six,

five, four, three, two, one! [cheers]

[gunshot]

[gasps]

[breathing shakily]

[♪ dramatic music playing]

[line ringing]

Selenkins

[breathing shakily]

[line ringing]

Oh!

[breathing shakily]

Excuse me.

CITY LINES BÜYÜKADA PIER

ISTANBUL METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

Wait!

Wait!

[employee] The ferry service has ended.

- Sea-taxis are nearby. - [grunts]

On the right.

[coughs]

Selenkins

Can you drive faster?

Please. Go faster.

[breathing heavily]

[breathing shakily]

[sniffles]

Yes, I'm sure.

Alcohol poisoning. He's about to die.

I gave the address earlier.

Yes, I'm waiting.

- [Murat] Watch it, lady. - [Selen] Sorry.

[♪ tense music playing]

It's you.

It's you. Fucking bitch!

I've been looking for you for months.

For months.

You fucked up my life!

I can't see my child now.

They won't let me see him.

Happy now?

Are you happy now?

Happy now?

I'm asking you.

You interfered.

You ruined my life.

- I'm going to kill you. - Let go!

I'll kill you. Die!

[breathing shakily]

[Murat grunting]

- [Selen] Let go. Back off. Leave me alone. - [Murat gasps]

Back off. Back off.

[groans]

Back off.

- Shoot me! - Back off.

Go on!

You took my son from me.

- Do it! - [crowd] ...two, one! [exclaiming, cheering]

[gunshots]

[crowd screaming, clamoring]

[witness] Someone's been shot!

[gasps]

Selen! Help! Help!

Selen.

Look at me, dear.

I'm here. Look at me. Look at me.

Look at me.

Call an ambulance!

Please help!

Selen, it's going to be okay.

Look at me. [breathes heavily]

Look at me. It's okay. Everything's fine. You're going to be okay.

Help is coming. Okay. Ambulance! Help!

Can no one hear me?

- Selen! - Kemal. [gasps]

Selen, take it easy.

Easy does it. Help is coming. Okay.

- It was... - [Kemal] Huh?

...the best 198...

The best 198 days of my life.

What?

Thank you.

No. Look at me. Help is coming.

Okay, the ambulance is on its way.

Okay. Selen, Selen. Stay with me.

Selen, help is coming. Hang on.

Selen.

Selen.

Don't die.

Selen!

Don't die, Selen!

[sobbing]

Subtitle translation by: Selçuk Somersan