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So, you're the biggest fan of our snotty nosed brat.

-You were supposed to bring her. -Wait a second.

There's no rush.

Let's talk first. Let's get to know each other.

Let's know what our intentions are.

You negotiated with Rifat.

Before I get to the bottom of this,

there's no way you can see her.

I did it for Turna, so she would be comfortable.

Why do you care about Turna?

-Why don't you just leave us alone? -Mr. Cengiz.

All I want is for Turna to be okay.

I mean, you dragged the little kid to a club.

What were we supposed to do? It's her mother's job.

If she was a teacher like you, she'd take her to school.

It's not like we made her beg in the streets.

We share all we have and make do

That's what our circumstances allow us.

Melek will live like that, too. End of discussion.

Can you take this to her? It has her clothes.

You must be out of your mind.

Am I supposed to tell her mother that her daughter's stepmother sent her these?

Good God.

You want to see this kid this much?

All right, then.

God damn it, Cengiz.

See her one more time then.

-Let's go see your mom. -My stomach hurts.

-I won't get off. -Don't you want to see your stepmother?

My stomach hurts.

-She's not coming, brother. -What?

Stop acting all high and mighty.

You were calling her the other night secretly. Go!

How are you, sweetheart?

I've missed you so much.

Don't sit there, sweetheart. It's wet.

Why won't you talk to me?

Did they do something to you?

Are you afraid of them?

Look what I brought you.

Remember?

We got it that day.

Maybe you can stick it somewhere.

Look, I brought you something else.

Remember when we bought it together and you had a hard time picking it out?

I put juice in it, too. Apricot juice.

What's wrong with you? Why don't you look at me?

I missed being Melek.

I'm happy.

You should be happy too, Teacher.

My mom will be worried about me.

We're not done talking.

Melek, where are you?

Where is Melek?

-What did you do with my daughter? -What would I? She's here with me.

We're getting some breakfast, and we took her out to get some air.

I lost my mind when I didn't see her.

Well, you know now, she's on his way. Hang up.

What did you do to Turna? She's not okay, what's wrong with her?

This was her life before you, nothing's changed.

She's too young.

She can live a better life.

That only works if you have money.

Istanbul's an expensive city and you know, we don't have much.

You said you missed her, so I brought her to you.

That was your last time seeing her.

We didn't have what it takes to live here.

We'll just leave with her. Goodbye.

Wait a second, where are you going? How is this my last time seeing her?

I mean, I don't know.

Where there's a job. Could be Konya, could be Adana.

We'll wander around the country like we are on tour.

Please, she has to go to school, she has to have a routine life.

I also want her to have routine but

this is all we can do.

I'll help you as much as I can.

I'll help you build a new life. Turna should stay here.

In this day and age, even one's parents don't help out.

How am I supposed to trust you?

I have a job, a good salary.

I've already signed Turna up for school, and I'll support you.

Look, you mean well.

But you know the world...

I can't stay here just trusting your word.

I mean, look.

If you say that you'll give us 200 thousand liras to buy a house,

for me to start a business and for Melek to have a routine,

I'll be okay with it.

How would I get that kind of money?

Look, I can't force you, Teacher.

If you find it, we'll stay. If you can't, we're leaving anyway.

Okay, I'll find it, but I can't find it right away.

But I don't have time, Teacher.

This is my last 100 liras.

When it's gone, we're leaving.

I've got some with me, I'll..

What the hell are you doing? Did you take me for a beggar?

For God's sake!

Look, I told you.

You have to find the money we'll use to set up here by tonight.

If you can't find it?

I'll take the kid and leave.

We have a long road ahead.

All right then, take care.

Gönul, all the friends in here are asking about you.

They miss your cooking the most.

None of them can cook the way you do.

Gönül, your eggs..

Once you get out, I'll make them for you every day.

Don't worry.

I couldn't have brought eggs today, though.

I brought pastries and stuffed leaves.

Thank you.

Thank you. I swear to God, they'll have a field day.

I miss your kind words, sweet face,

and chatting with you so much. I swear.

I've missed you too, Gülsum.

I missed you so much.

Sometimes I even think about it.

If it's better to be in there or outside.

Because if you don't have loved ones

looking out for you,

the outside is a prison too.

That's right, that's right.

Well, hopefully it's almost done.

I'll just have to attend this last court.

Once I get out we'll be companions again

-God willing. -God willing.

Gülsüm, I left you some money at the entrance.

What money?

It's your money, I earned it at the store.

No way, Gönul. It's yours.

-Pick it up on your way out. -No, I can't.

No way, please.

I already took some of it and paid the bills of the store.

It's your money, it belongs to you.

How will I ever repay you, Gülsüm?

Thank you.

Is anyone asking around for you?

You said he had a mother, what's-her-name, Zeynep?

She didn't call you up either?

If they've heard you're out, they won't leave you alone.

No, she didn't call.

Let them stay away.

Maybe she's dead after all these years.

Look at me, kid.

We went to the park and you got on the swings.

I'll cut your tongue out if you talk about your stepmother.

Who'd have thought this snotty nosed was worth so much money?

$ule, we're home.

Come, pour us a cup of tea, we're freezing. We're hungry, too.

Where did you go with Cengiz?

We went to the park.

After that, we got pastries and cheese.

-Go wash your hands. -ule!

Don't make me repeat myself, pour a cup of tea, woman!

Go get the door, go!

-Are you Melek? -Yes.

Oh, Chief.

Come on in, welcome.

Get well soon.

An accident?

Yes, I ran into the door.

Melek, we were so worried about you.

Why don't you talk to this pedagogue lady?

Hello, Melek. I'm Nesrin.

Shall we chat a little?

Do you have a room where we can talk comfortably?

You can talk in that back room.

Shall we?

Sure, go ahead.

Chief, come in.

Welcome, Miss Zeynep. Follow me.

Have a seat.

Yes, what can I do for you?

I want to take out a loan.

Sure, let's see.

How much?

200 thousand.

200 thousand? That's a very high number, Miss Zeynep.

It's an emergency, Mr. Salim.

My company must have sent you my payroll.

Yes, let's see.

But your salary isn't enough for this loan.

I need this money urgently.

I can't authorize such a big amount for you.

But if Mrs. Cahide takes it out on behalf of her company

we'll start the process right away.

No, it won't work.

Other than that, there's nothing I can do. I'm sorry.

Okay, I understand.

-Good afternoon. -I'm sorry.

Hello, mom? Good morning.

I need to see you right away. Are you home?

Duru and I went shopping.

We'll have coffee now.

-Join us. -Okay, where are you?

You say you were at the park.

Where did you sleep at night?

You were missing for two months.

Look, the nice policeman and I are here to help you.

If there's something you're afraid of, you can tell us, dear.

Who have you been with for two months?

I'll be your

mother and you'll be my daughter.

We'll start a new life there.

We'll hide the truth from everyone.

Can you do that?

For the rest of your life,

can you tell that lie?

Did someone do something to you?

Why did that woman lock my daughter in the room?

Why are they talking alone in there?

There's no need to be alarmed, Ms. ule.

Mrs. Nesrin is a pedagogue.

She's a child psychologist.

She's trying to figure out why Melek ran away.

Perhaps you'd like to know as well.

We'd love to, Chief, wouldn't we?

Isn't that right, ule?

And did you ever ask Melek?

Where has she been all this time, with whom?

Of course, we did, Chief, but she doesn't say anything.

She's an introverted kid, anyway. She doesn't talk much.

Did you ask the child how she found

the address of this house and you?

How could she find you in Istanbul

when she went missing in Bandirma?

I don't know.

Are you done talking?

Did you ask what you wanted to ask?

Kid's obviously scared.

She won't talk.

She's got nothing to say, that's why she won't talk.

Not because she's afraid.

We'll take our leave.

Take it easy, take care.

Mom, I need money.

I went to the bank, they won't give me a loan. Can you do it for me?

All right, how much?

200 thousand.

200 thousand?

What are you going to do with it?

They asked you for money, didn't they?

In exchange for what?

Did they say they would give you Turna?

They're obviously blackmailing you.

I won't allow it!

You will not get involved, and you will not pay anybody.

-Mom, can't you help? -Honey.

Do you think it'll be over if we give them the money?

They'll use that kid against you.

They'll even hurt the kid so they can get more money out of you.

-Mom, it's not like that. -It's enough.

End of discussion. I don't want to argue, Zeynep.

I'm going to the bathroom.

What are you going to do?

I won't give up.

Should we go to Ali?

He'll help us.

We can go together if you want.

What else did she ask?

She asked where I went. I didn't say anything.

You're not lying, are you?

No, I'm not, mommy.

Good girl.

Let me ask you something.

Why didn't you...

Tell them Teacher Zeynep kidnapped you?

Why didn't you tell them?

Honey, I'm asking you something. You won't talk again?

What's this?

What's this?

Is your name Turna Güne?

Are you Turna Güne?

Are you Turna?

You are Melek Akçay!

Your name is Melek! Your mother's name is $ule!

You're $ule's daughter, understand?

-Why are you yelling? -Don't get involved.

Don't get involved.

You're my daughter! Your name is Melek!

I'm your mother.

My name is Melek.

These are old.

Turna is dead.

These are old.

You are Melek.

Turna is dead.

Things got out of hand as I predicted.

That's why I wanted to warn you, Miss Zeynep.

I know these kinds of men very well.

What am I supposed to do?

Please tell me if you can think of anything.

All I have to say is don't give them any money.

You don't understand. He says he'll leave Istanbul.

If they had a proper life here..

I'd go and see Turna where they live.

But he says they'll travel around.

It's terrible for the child.

But how can you control that?

-Even if you gave them the money-- -They asked money from you, too.

You didn't give it.

That's why the kid who saw you as a hero died.

I can't do that to Turna.

She's not well.

She's playing the happiness game again.

Denying everything.

Just like when I first met her.

She called me teacher.

Turna is very unhappy.

Even more so now.

How are you going to trust this man?

What if he takes the money and leaves?

Then what?

Miss Zeynep.

Do you realize you're starting to play an endless game?

Cengiz might not keep his promise to me. My chances may be low.

But I have to do everything I can to make sure Turna stays here.

Is there anything you can do?

I don't have 200 thousand liras, I'm afraid.

And I repeat.

You shouldn't give it to him either.

Okay, thank you for your concern. Come on, Duru, let's go.

We'll figure it out, sis.

Thank you, I'm glad I have you.

Hello, Ms. ule?

I'm Gönül.

I came to your work place.

How the hell did you find me again?

You're obsessed. Are you a psycho or what?

All right, girl, all right, don't get mad.

I was just wondering how you're doing.

What do you care?

Stop calling and stop pissing me off!

I'm sick of it!

Zeynep or Gönul, they keep at it.

Clumsy Auntie.

I've already started looking around, so let's get out of here.

-To where? -I don't know.

Adana, Konya, Adapazari, anywhere.

-Let's find a place to go. -Fine.

-I never liked Istanbul anyway. -Wait a little.

I'm waiting for something.

If that thing makes us like it, we'll stay.

If not, gone.

-What are you waiting for? -Enough.

Don't question it too much.

Yes, Mrs. Gönül?

Mr. Ali, I'm sorry for bothering you but

I don't have anyone else to ask.

I was just curious about Zeynep and Turna.

Is there any news?

Zeynep saw Turna this morning.

Sule's boyfriend Cengiz brought her to her.

Was she okay?

Not really.

Did they do something to her?

No, she was very calm and very unhappy. That's what Zeynep said.

How can she not be, poor thing?

How can she not be?

We couldn't find a solution either.

Mrs. Gönül, things are getting complicated.

Complicated?

-Why would you say that? -Cengiz asked for 200 thousand liras.

He's blatantly blackmailing her.

200 thousand liras?

That lowlife!

Ms. Zeynep is out of her mind.

I told her not to get involved, but she wouldn't listen.

She'll get into big trouble.

God forbid.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Ali. Have a nice day.

That *** wants money, huh?

Shall I brush your hair?

It's all tangled up.

Well, you should take a bath really but

we don't have hot water yet.

You'll take a bath later.

It feels like felt.

Did it hurt?

You should've called me over!

Hey, Nail, it's Cengiz. I had called you.

-Yes, Cengiz. -Yes.

I hope you're well.

Thanks, Cengiz.

-Something's up? -Something's up.

My girl and I want to come to Adana.

Do you have a job for us?

Come here first, we'll see.

When are you coming?

It'll be decided tonight. I'm waiting to hear from somewhere.

We'll hit the road depending on that.

Call me when you get here.

All right, brother, thank you.

There are the earrings mom got me for my birthday.

They're diamonds, I'll sell them.

They're worth at most 20 thousand.

No, Duru. You can't sell gifts.

It must be Gamze.

Welcome.

Is he crazy?

What did you do, did you find a solution?

Not yet. We're looking for things to sell.

We need 200 thousand by tonight.

You think about it, too. If you think of anything...

Don't know what to say.

We're looking for money to give to a blackmailer.

It's ridiculous, it's like a joke.

We can't let Turna go.

She could have a home with that money.

I just thought of something.

The house in Sapanca.

-You've got to be kidding me. -Not at all.

It belongs to three of us, let's sell it.

We're its owners.

Mom asked us to go today.

You know, mom remembers it every five years.

It'll be five years before mom finds out.

But...

Dad loved that house.

Gamze is right.

We can't, Duru.

We'll get it back when we have the money.

Admit it, it's our only chance.

I've reached your account. You have 228 thousand liras.

-How much will you withdraw? -All of it.

We don't have that kind of money in our vault right now.

We can prepare it by tomorrow.

Tomorrow's too late for me. I need it now.

Not possible, ma'am. As I said, it'll be ready in the morning.

Here you go.

Ali, how can we sell this house as fast as possible?

I know some realtors, I'll ask them.

When you sell a house under its value, you find a buyer sooner.

You'll sell it for less than it's worth.

It doesn't matter as long as it's sold.

-Can you call the realtor right now? -Sure.

But they'll want pictures of the house.

-Prepare them, I'll be right with you. -Okay.

I hope they like it.

Thank you very much, girls.

You can thank us once it's settled.

The fact that you even offered is more than enough.

Mr. Kamil, hi.

-How are you, Mrs. Cahide? -Thank you.

We're coming to Sapanca tomorrow with the girls.

Tell your spouse to air the house.

She should change the sheets and you should prepare some wood.

-Yes, Mrs. Cahide. -Thank you.

Director Merve Girgin Aytekin

Producers Faruk Bayhan Fatih Aksoy