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Mom, aren't we going to uncle's?

Yes, just wait a second.

But mom!

What did I say?

Come on, come on, let's go!

DUST CLOTH

Go get some bread.

-How's it going? -Not bad thanks, and you?

-I'm good, what's up? -Just working as usual.

Good evening.

Mom, I have to pee.

Hold on, we're almost home.

Go on.

Hurry up Asmin.

Are you done?

- Yes - Come here.

No bread for you! No bread when you're having rice.

-Sero. -Hmm?

The pipe under the sink is leaking.

I tried to fix it but I couldn't. You fix it, ok?

Ok I'll take a look.

Do it after dinner.

-I said I'd take a look. -Fine, that's all I'm saying.

Oktay, sit over there.

-Thanks, Nesrin. -You're welcome.

See? Asshole didn't fix the sink.

Tomorrow is the market

Let's get some vegetables for the soup.

Sure, we can go.

Did you call him?

No I've got my pride. He should call me.

Don't worry, your sister-in-law will probably drag him back here.

Yeah, probably.

Last time she didn't even let him stay there for 2 days.

Ms. Asli?

I was supposed to be starting a diet.

What's wrong with the way you are?

What do you mean, can't you see my belly?

I was going to say, I can't clean the living room windows because of the bars.

They're filthy, should I use the garden hose?

Ok, but the downstairs neighbor's windows will get wet.

They'll be clean as a whistle.

Anyway she never cleans them herself.

-You think she's left for work? -I'll check.

Asmin, don't make a mess.

Nesrin, has he called?

No, but he will.

-Hi, Hatun. -Hi, Ms. Ayten.

Ms. Ayten, did Duru stay over last night?

Yes, she misses me.

Ms. Ferda went out again?

No, my granddaughter just missed her grandma. We spent some time together.

Grandkids are wonderful, aren't they?

Yes, they are.

As they say children are like the walnut's shell and grandchildren the nut itself.

They're right.

Ferda isn't happy with her cleaning woman.

But Ms. Ayten, didn't she just find her?

She was wondering if you might be free.

Who, Ms. Ferda?

But you probably don't have time, do you?

The bucket's overflowing.

FOR SALE

-Not too thin though. -Ok.

I heard there's a church. If you go three

Mondays in a row, your wish will come true.

You should go there and pray that Cefo will come back. It'll work.

He'll come back.

But I'm upset with his brother and sister-in-law. They should've called.

-Mom, do it for me too. -Go!

If he was with them, they'd have brought him already.

-You're right -Hmm.

My sister-in-law wouldn't let him stay there.

If he's not there, where could he be?

Stick your tongue up against your lip.

Here.

I'll go to the church. I hope Allah won't consider it a sin, please Allah.

Not much hair here.

That's enough.

-Did you cook? -Yes.

Good, let's bring it.

Is everything ok?

-Yunus, can I ask you something? -Sure, go ahead.

Have you seen Cafer?

-Yes, he came here -And?

He came to ask about work. We talked to the boss but nothing came of it.

-He asked for a job, really? -He just came to ask about work.

Do you know where he went after?

I don't know.

Maybe he went to your association? You could check there...

-...someone might know. -They don't know.

-He's been gone for a few days. -I wonder where he could've gone.

I don't know.

-If you see him, let me know ok? -Sure, of course I will.

Thanks...

-...and sorry for bothering you at work. -No problem.

We'll look into it and let you know.

May God bless you.

What's your daughter's name?

Asmin.

What a beautiful name.

She's beautiful, just like her name.

But her father has done wrong...

...by leaving such a beautiful girl.

Asmin, get in there.

Hi, Nesrin.

Hi, Ms. Asli.

Come in.

I'll take these.

I'm so tired, you have no idea

You have a hard job listening to people's troubles all day

That's not it.

-Today I was with dealing with my father. -What's going on?

He's just old, sick and alone, and he's grumpy.

The caretaker can't handle it anymore.

Nesrin, did you clean the windows?

-No, I was waiting for you. -I'll wash them now.

No don't wash them. I told you the downstairs neighbor complained.

What did you say?

I said that I was working and didn't know what happened.

I said it was the cleaning woman.

Ok.

Nesrin, yesterday I looked all over for a puzzle piece.

-Have you seen it? -I swear I don't let Asmin touch anything.

I know, I know. I'm just wondering if you vacuumed it.

I can check.

I want a house around here. Make it in this neighbourhood.

God, please don't consider this a sin.

In this neighbourhood.

Give it man.

Good luck.

Baki, take these. I have to go home.

What should we give at the wedding next week?

Can you cover Ayten's daughter-in-law next week?

Ah, that would be so good.

I asked what we're going to give.

-Whose wedding is it? -She's our cousin.

Then two quarter gold pieces.

Of course, two quarters.

Nesrin, do I shit gold or what?

What, we'll be shamed.

Two quarters.

It's a shame?

Very good!

Sero goes to the coffeehouse and works at this hour of the night.

Sero cleans the stove. Sero does the dishes. Sero mops the floor.

And you? You sit on the balcony enjoying yourselves, drinking tea.

For you, life is a breeze. Bravo.

Let's give them three pieces of gold!

Sero is actually very naive.

-What do you mean naive? He fucks naive. -But you're not naive too.

I'm not, Nesrin. I'm smart. I'm smart as a whip, that's what I am.

Asmin, go to sleep.

Mom, tell me the story of the witch.

No, you get scared. C'mon go to sleep.

Hi, Hatun.

Hi, Mr. Tolga.

-Burcu hurry up, I'm leaving. -Ok I'm coming.

Hi, Hatun.

Hi, Ms. Burcu.

Hatun, I'm sorry that the place is such a mess but I'm late. Thank you.

It's ok. You make it messy, I clean it up. That's my job.

Hold on a second, let me give you this.

I've got my jacket. I'm leaving, see you later.

Have a good day.

-Asmin, play here, don't go out. -Alright.

Take a bite.

Go play.

Nesrin, I've brought some food. Come and join us.

Swallow.

Come on.

-Go eat, ok? -Ok

There were games.

Were there a lot of people?

How many?

Didn't you eat at school today?

-I did. -You did?

Mom, where did daddy go?

-He went to work. -When is he coming back?

Asmin, he'll come back when he finishes his work.

Do you think Cefo is sleeping around?

Of course, what else would he be doing?

Nesrin, fuck Cefo, how should I know what shit he's gotten himself into?

Who would want him anyways?

You know that woman I go to Burcu, the frilly one.

Her husband's cheating on her.

-She found out? -I did.

When I was putting his laundry into the machine

I saw a strand of red hair. It was this long.

Not that I would want a man like that,

but he's got everything, money, a car, a house. Nice clothes.

And those shirts look so good on him!

Burcu may be beautiful but she's not a real woman.

If she wants, she can find someone else too.

Sure she can.

Maybe she already has. God forbid, at her own peril.

You have no idea what sluttiness she gets up to.

Like what?

What kind of thing is that?

It was very short.

What slutty things people do for their husbands!

Why doesn't she try to hide it?

True. What if it were us?

Maybe she wants you to notice.

What do you think?

Sero doesn't stop.

It's Sero...

But Burcu's husband is cheating on her too.

What of it? She's a fast-food wife. You should see their house! It's a disaster.

I couldn't become a woman, could I?

Nesrin, you have lots of shit to deal with.

I've told you, go ask Hidir. But did you?

He's probably not there.

The other day I went and watched. I don't think he's there.

Nesrin, just go knock on their door and ask.

Hidir is his brother. If anyone will know, it's him.

-Mom, aren't we going in? -Asmin, they're not home.

Stop, I think I'm going to be sick!

Move, go.

Cefo!

Cefo, stop!

Don't run away!

Cefo stop!

Don't run away!

Ah Cefo...

Ah Cefo!

Did you bring me to this hellhole...

...just to leave me here all alone?

Mom, something broke.

What broke?

I told you a thousand times to stay still and now look what you've done!

Look at this mess.

As if we came here on vacation.

I tell you again and again to stay still but you just don't listen.

What am I going to tell that woman?

Get out of my sight!

Damn Cefo to hell!

Why don't you eat something?

I regret everything I did for you.

May all that I've done bring you nothing but suffering.

Cefo, I curse everything I did for you.

But Nesrin, didn't you always complain about him?

Saying he didn't work, didn't support the family?

This is what happens when people separate.

You just think about the good times and good memories.

It's over now.

Then there's the family. There are economic problems. There's the routine...

...this and that. Do you know when you start to get in touch with your feelings?

When?

When you start your own life.

How is that possible with this shaky job?

Ok, that's what I'm talking about.

You should get a job with insurance and a regular salary.

You'll have your own house and start your own life.

But is that really possible?

Why not?

Others do it.

I'm going to take care of this, ok? I'll do everything I can.

We'll find you a good job.

Then we'll see if you still miss Cafer.

But I know you won't.

Thank you so much.

Go ahead.

Come on.

The kid is sleeping, for god's sake.

All you think about is money!

If you don't pity Sero, at least pity the kid!

Cruel.

You'll take all your money to your grave.

Here you are.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

-Here you are, Ms. Ayten. -Thank you.

Here's your water.

You'll read our fortune, won't you?

Sure. Of course I will.

Hatun, come sit down.

Enjoy the coffee.

Thank you.

You're Circassian, aren't you?

You are blond, you are from Kars.

She looks Circassian.

Like the actors T�rkan Soray and Ediz Hun. Like me.

T�rkan Soray too?

Is she Circassian too?

All this time and I didn't know.

Ayten, what is it?

What is it for god's sake?

Nothing, Fatma.

There's that woman who just moved into number nine...

...Ruken.

She's a real lady. She's so polite.

Yes, indeed she is.

She is very well-mannered.

She always asks after me.

Apparently she's from Diyarbakir.

You would never guess she's Kurdish.

Just look you! Look at that hair.

Oktay, what the hell is going on here?

Mom, get out of here.

-Go to bed. -I will.

And wash your hair.

Mom, have you lost your mind?

I'm sorry ma'am.

You have to pay more attention to your son, Hatun.

When he gets home from school, you have to help him with his homework

I wonder if it's the blood.

What?

I mean, we married within the family, maybe it's because of that...

No, it's got nothing to do with that.

Oktay is perfectly normal. Just like his friends.

He just needs a little more attention.

Sit down.

Hand me that bottle.

So Oktay Pasha, how is school?

-Fine, dad. -Fine like hell.

Dad, I need some money for school.

Go ask your mom.

She says she's the bank around here.

I haven't got a cent.

Get the hell up. Get up and fuck off!

You prick!

Sending messages all night long as though he were the damn president.

Mommy, mommy...

I'm hungry.

-Did you pee? -Yep.

Ok then I'll make breakfast for my little girl.

Asmin, finish your breakfast, will you?

But mom the cartoon isn't over yet.

Do you have this in black?

Yes, but let me see if we have it in your size.

Asmin.

Can I apply for a sales job?

-Sure, but you have to fill out a form. -Ok, I'll fill it out.

Let me get one for you.

Which one have you decided on?

-The black one. -I'll pack it for you.

There's no need, I'll carry it.

Ok.

Scoot over.

Eat some of this.

Asmin, you mean everything to me, everything.

Thanks to you, I bought all those lottery tickets and they were all duds.

Look, if your reading doesn't come true, you're going to pay up.

Sero, that's so wrong.

Oh, Nesrin will start with her stories again.

So do you see a new job for me?

Sero, you're just looking for trouble again.

From morning till night I'm on my feet putting up with everyone's bad breath.

Sorry, ma'am.

You complain about everyone's bad breath but I have to clean up everyone's shit.

My whole body aches. My head, my neck, my legs. I'm stiff all over.

To hell with you. Don't work then.

Don't work? You haven't even fixed the sink!

I am an asshole if I fix it.

Sero, good things are coming your way. Look right there, in the beak of a bird.

Damn her.

I'll rinse it out so it comes true.

Damn it.

So did you go to the interview?

I went but no one called back. It probably won't happen.

It's only been a day. Don't lose heart so soon! They'll call.

I don't know.

Until something works out, a friend needs someone her helper went back home.

Why don't you go to her?

Ms. Asli, that would be wonderful.

I'm looking for a full-time job for you that pays insurance.

Until something comes up, you can manage with that.

Thank you so much. I don't know how I'll ever repay you.

There's no need.

Ms. Ayten, do you think we could increase my wage?

I get 110 from everyone else but just 80 from you.

But Hatun, is my place the same as everyone else's?

Let's be frank.

My place is cleaned three times a week, so it's already very clean.

If I pay you more, then I'll have you come only twice a week.

It's up to you.

Hatun, what do you say?

And you thought...

...Ayten saw you as her own daughter and that she'd leave you her flat.

But she wouldn't even give you a raise.

Forget about it. Just look at what you're getting all upset about.

What?

-Ok. -Look at me, I'm cleaning.

-Wipe off the table, that's a good girl. -14?

Thank you very much.

Thanks, goodbye.

How about if we go to a job interview?

I'm happy with my job.

-But we'll get insurance. -I already have insurance.

I forgot about the food!

You're doing such a good job.

Asmin, come be my daughter.

But you don't have insurance through your work.

You're on Sero's insurance. What if he leaves you?

Sero won't ever leave me.

Sero eats what I cook, wears what I sew.

He'd eat my shit if I told him to.

Work experience?

-I have a job. -We do house cleaning.

-Social security? -No.

-Where are you from? -I'm from Kars. I'm Circassian.

Where did you come up with that Circassian business?

Ayten has a neighbor, Fatma, the Circassian. She told me.

What am I supposed to do? Deny it?

Anyone who denies their roots is a bastard.

But your mom only speaks Kurdish.

It's a relief, to be honest. Here.

Go on.

Mom, come here.

I'm coming.

-Bon appetit. -Thank you.

So, what happened? Your days were all booked up before.

They were.

Now I'm only going to Ms. Ayten's place twice a week.

So, I have more time.

Why?

Ayten came down hard on me.

I asked if she could give me a raise.

So she cut down my days.

Well, what can you do? Her money is precious to her.

I know it too well!

But you know we don't get along very well.

Here, help yourself.

Please don't bother.

No problem, have something to eat.

You knew that we don't get along, right?

No, I didn't.

How couldn't you know?

Of course you did.

I mean, she talks.

-She talks? -Yes, she talks.

What does she say?

She says...

Look, these are rotten.

Go on, tell me what she says.

She says...

Wait just a second.

Tell me in a minute, let me get this first...

Hello?

Mother.

I was just thinking of you.

Well, guess who's with me.

Your Hatun came over and she's here now.

You know, she asked you for a raise and then you cut down her days.

Now she came to ask if I needed someone for cleaning.

No, no...

...we were just talking about you a little.

I don't know.

Why?

No, it's nothing like that at all.

-I'm here about the job. -Alright.

We're looking for a complete care specialist.

What is that?

You'll do hair, waxing and eyebrows.

I can do that.

Can you do manicures and pedicures?

No, but I can learn.

Do you provide insurance?

No, we don't.

-I see. Thanks anyway. -Goodbye.

When did they get PVC window frames?

Who?

Oh them.

I don't know.

At his age, that guy's still working.

He works and Pero eats!

That's why she's got such big ass!

Some people are lucky, unlike us.

Still, she's not much of a woman.

One time she brought me some halva that she made.

I took a bite and...

It was like swill. I tossed it away I swear.

No wait, that'a lie. I didn't toss it. I gave it to Sero the idiot.

He couldn't get enough of it.

You still haven't fixed the sink.

I forgot.

Ah! Auntie Hatun and Uncle Sero.

Asmin, c'mon. Come have breakfast.

Sis, how are you?

How is Kenan?

Did you go see him?

Don't worry, he'll be released soon.

I was thinking of Xece today.

You remember, don't you?

The poor girl.

After that fire...

It looked like she had a soot moustache when she came out.

I was thinking of that.

Ok, sis.

Sis, don't worry. Don't upset yourself.

I'll send you money as soon as I have some.

A kiss for you.

May the spirits be with you.

Asmin eat your food.

Asmin, get over here.

Welcome.

Hi, dear. Is that the key behind?

-Yes. -Is the floor wet?

-Yes, it's wet. -Let me take these off then.

What's up Asmin?

I'm fine.

How are you?

I'm ok, you know.

We hospitalized my dad.

Ah, god bless him. Why?

You know why. He can't stay at home anymore.

Thank God, he's not that bad.

God bless him.

Ms. Asli, have you asked anyone about work for me?

I've been looking actually but well...

It's not exactly easy.

There'd be more options if you'd finished high school.

But you only went to primary school.

I wonder if you should do distance learning, finish that way.

C'mon let's eat.

C'mon Asmin.

Then we'll play. C'mon Nesrin.

Hatun have you asked anyone about work for me?

Nesrin there's no work. Nothing.

If something came up, of course I would tell you, wouldn't I?

I don't even have enough to pay for the electricity.

I hope they don't notice I turned it back on.

I have to find at least two more flats to clean.

How can you get by on three days of cleaning?

What am I going to do?

See, husbands are for hard days.

Even their shadow is enough.

Now, how will you ever find Cefo?

I told you a thousand times, go ask Hidir. Did you ask him?

I can't ask him. I have my pride.

And of course Hidir would say...

"You kicked out my brother...

And then shamelessly come ask about him? Ha!"

But you also get angry with Sero.

In the name of God, Nesrin, don't make me swear.

Have I ever kicked Sero out?

You threw Cefo out of the house.

-I threw him out? -That is what you did.

I didn't throw him out, I told him to go find a job.

I told him not to come back until he found a job.

I wanted to teach him a lesson.

-So you threw him out. -No, I didn't.

You know he was just hanging around doing nothing.

I told him to find a job.

Nesrin...

If I pushed him around as much as you push Sero, he would've left a long time ago.

Sero isn't so bad.

So why don't you take Sero?

How about if he fucks you?

Asmin!

C'mon we're leaving.

-Mom, can we stay a little longer? -C'mon, get going.

Why don't you let her stay a little longer?

Bon appetit, Ms. Ayten.

Bon appetit.

Where should I get started?

Did you make an agreement with Ferda?

What do you mean?

I mean with Ferda. Did you come to an agreement?

What can I do? I have to make a living.

Work for whoever you want, it's none of my business.

But no gossiping.

First, clear the breakfast table.

Then you can wash the curtains.

I'm going to see Fatma now.

Would you let me get by?

And I want you to polish the silverware today too.

Asmin, come. Ask your stuck-up mom to come too.

Open up.

Ms. Nesrin, what are you doing here?

-I think you got me wrong. -What did I get wrong?

You didn't mop the balcony, you never cleaned the cupboards or the bathroom.

So, what did I get wrong exactly?

I tidied up the drawers and put things away. The place was a mess.

Ok so you tidied up the drawers but then why didn't you bother to clean them?

That's what I don't get. I was being too nice to you.

My husband left.

Where did he go? Did he leave you?

Yes. I promise this time I'll do a quick job.

Look, you spilled it.

Pick those up.

-Asmin, what are you up to? -I'm preparing rice.

Nice. But let your stuck-up mom do that.

Come with me, let's go. Such a beauty you are!

Oktay, tell Asmin to come outside.

Come here. Come on.

Go in.

Ms. Nesrin!

You haven't paid the rent for two months.

I know. Just a minute.

I'll be right back.

Sister Hatun! Hatun!

What is it?

The landlord's downstairs. I'm two months behind on the rent.

I don't have enough. Can you cover the rest?

Nesrin, I don't have any money.

But he's at the door. If you cover it, I'll pay you back.

I swear I don't have any extra. I'm saving to buy a flat in Moda.

-In Moda? -That's right.

We only go there to clean houses.

They owe me some money. They're going to give it to me next week.

I'll bring it to you, ok?

Look, I'll come back in a few days.

If you don't pay up, you'll have to move out.

I promise I'm going to bring you the money.

I'll come get it myself.

Ok.

-Mommy, I'm bored. -Come here, sit down.

Uncle, how are you?

I'm doing alright.

I'm looking for work.

I was wondering...

...can you lend us some money?

It's ok,

don't worry I'll sort it out

I'm running out of minutes.

Take care.

Kisses.

Mommy, can we go see Auntie Hatun?

They're not home.

But mommy!

Asmin, I told you. They're not home!

I'm lost, I'm lost, I'm lost.

Mommy, come find me! Come in with me.

Come in with me mommy.

We're lost, we're lost, we're lost, we're lost.

Nesrin.

They're going to demolish this neighborhood.

You know Sero can't keep a job to save his ass.

And I'm afraid that Oktay will get himself in trouble.

I'm really afraid.

But go on, please take the money. Go on, take it.

Nesrin, you're so sensitive.

Such a sensitive flower, just take the money.

Do it like Auntie Hatun.

It's better this way.

-Auntie Hatun! -Asmin!

-How's it going? -Fine, thanks.

-Did you add some oil? -Yes, I did.

Let's go to the market.

No, thanks.

Mom, can I go?

Come on, let's go. Bring this too, or you'll get cold.

Such a beauty you are!

Put your shoes on.

Did you put them on?

Wait for me. Ok, let's go.

I'm going to the hospital.

My God, I thought a thief had broken in here.

Don't let the kid mess up the place.

She won't do anything.

Do a little work in the kitchen today.

Clean the inside of the drawers and cabinets till they shine.

This is full of zugs, what should I do with them?

What do you mean, zugs?

This.

-That's called a jug, not a zug. -I'll throw them out.

No, don't throw anything out. Don't ever throw anything out without asking me.

Screw you, old hag.

Jug, zug, whatever.

Auntie Hatun, aren't we supposed to clean up?

Auntie Hatun, aren't we supposed to clean up?

-How? -Like this.

Let's go for a stroll.

You sit there, and I'll be right back.

Oh look, my skirt is stuck. Good, it didn't rip.

Asmin, let's go take a little walk.

Hold my hand.

Mom, there's this new cell phone. Can I get one?

You're asking me? Ask your dad.

Tell him to buy you a new phone as a reward for taking up smoking.

I'm not buying you a damn thing.

Don't laugh, girl.

Don't get mad at her.

Take a look, is it leaking?

No, it's not.

Good, it's fixed.

Hidir, whenever Asmin gets bored bring her to me, ok?

She's not staying with me. I'm sending her to the village to stay with her aunt.

Asmin, I'll come see you before you leave, ok?

I'll bring you pastries.

Ok, Asmin?

She's just a little kid, what's your problem?

Shut your trap!

Where the hell is her mother?

Asmin, eat your pastry.

-Do you like it? -Yes, I do.

What time does her bus leave?

At 10 in the morning.

Nesrin was like a sister to me.

Asmin practically grew up in my arms.

I'm Kurdish too.

I'll look after her as if she were my own.

She should stay with me.

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