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INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY

Dad, can you speed up a little?

I don’t want to be late.

Are you trying to get me fined?

We’re late again. Βλέπετε, το κουδούνι χτύπησε.

If you’d been ready in time...

...we wouldn’t be late.

Dad!

Are you alright?

Am I dead?

How about this?

We text every day. Θα συναντηθούμε αυτό το Σαββατοκύριακο.

Come on, Can. Πόσοι έχουν υπάρξει;

You get bored in a week.

Online dating doesn't work.

What do you mean? Έτσι γνωριστήκαμε εγώ και ο Κερέμ.

Right, sweetie?

I had a dream last night

I wish it had lasted a lifetime

Everything was so wonderful

On a path filled with stars

Kerem... Hey, Kerem.

-Let’s go. -Θα το κάνουμε.

We were walking hand-in-hand

Somewhere above the clouds

Come on.

Come on.

The light in your eyes

Like nothing I’d seen before

Brighter than the sun, believe me

"Dear Sema"

"I love that song you sang."

"I feel something indescribable."

"I hadn’t heard it for years."

Good morning.

Yes, Senem?

Seen what? I don’t understand.

I’m about to go into class.

Facebook?

See you this evening.

Thank you, Dad. See you.

Sema!

There’s a letter for you.

Thanks, Tahsin. You can go now.

Is that a letter?

"Could I invite you for a chat? Νίκο."

Good morning, teacher.

Watch it! Προσπαθείς να μας σκάσεις;

Sema, did he look at you?

Whatever do you mean?

That boy gave you a look. Νόμιζα ότι θα σου μιλούσε.

Is that letter from him, too?

What letter? Τι λέει;

It says what it says. Ξεκινήστε.

I swear he looks like Alain Delon.

Alright, Ecem.

That’s enough for today.

See you tomorrow, okay?

Defne, are you okay?

Did you know? Λέω αλήθεια.

How was I supposed to know?

He works at the same school. Πρέπει να έχετε ακούσει.

Well...

...I heard something...

...but this was unexpected.

What are you doing?

Gokhan got me these.

Why am I still wearing them?

You’re right. Why?

I don’t believe it.

Okay.

-Enough. -Τι κάνεις;

Don’t follow him.

-What are you doing? -Διαγραφή του.

I’m unfriending him.

Deleted.

"Friend Request from Kerem."

-Who’s this Kerem? -Δεν ξέρω.

But I have to say....

...the guy’s gorgeous.

So handsome.

Do you know him?

I think he was in the audience last night.

He sent you messages. Κοίταξες;

No, Senem. I didn’t.

Then look at them, Defne.

It’s been a whole year.

You’ve closed yourself off.

You don’t give anyone a chance.

The guy got married. Okay?

It’s over and done.

Time to look around.

Flirt a little. Τι γίνεται με τα ραντεβού;

Dating who?

Who can I trust anymore?

Six years! Six years.

You’re like a broken record.

Six years, six years.

-Give me that. -Τι κάνεις;

Look, it’s easy.

Just press the button.

"Accept."

I don’t believe you.

Chill out. Give it a try.

You don’t have to marry him.

Senem, what have you done?

"I love that song you sang. Δεν το είχα ακούσει εδώ και χρόνια».

He says, good morning.

Write something back.

"You were amazing on stage last night."

"When are you performing again?"

What am I doing? Για το καλό.

I’m letting you egg me on. Δεν τον ξέρω.

Know what you should do?

Go home, crawl under a blanket, και κλάψε.

Then look at old photos από εσάς και τον Gokhan. ΕΝΤΑΞΕΙ;

Keep coming at me. OK?

You deserve worse.

Don’t. We’re at school.

We’ll be home this evening. Θέλω να ακούσω τα πάντα για αυτό.

Write something.

-You scared me. -Γράψε, γράψε.

-Write a reply. -Πήγαινε ήδη.

-I’ve got my eye on you. Write. -Πάω.

You’re going to reply.

Hello. We’re at Sess tonight.

Super. See you there?

Kismet.

-Good morning, my love. -Καλημέρα.

-Are you leaving right away? -Ναί.

I’ll make dinner and μπορούμε να δούμε μια ταινία απόψε.

-What do you say? -Έχω ήδη σχέδια.

What plans?

Excuse me. No asking Mr. Kerem για τα σχέδιά του, σωστά;

At least have some tea first, OK?

Okay.

Who were you texting just now?

Aylin, are you kidding me?

I don’t like being interrogated. Μην το κάνεις.

I was just asking.

Alright, I’ve got to go. Τα λέμε.

Kerem, how long are we θα συνεχισει ετσι?

Aylin, what is it at this time of morning?

What is it? Είναι αυτό...

...I wake up and you’re on the couch.

It makes me feel bad.

We talked about this a million times. Δεν μπορώ να κοιμηθώ στο κρεβάτι με κανέναν.

Am I just anyone, Kerem?

I don’t want to fight.

I really don’t want to fight.

I’m not fighting.

I’m trying to have a conversation, σαν δύο ενήλικες.

But Mr. Kerem can’t be questioned.

Don’t ask, don’t speak.

Don’t upset Mr. Kerem. Θα τον διώξεις.

Don’t scare him off.

There are two of us here, right? Είμαι κι εγώ εδώ.

Do you remember the day we met?

I told you I was no good στις σχέσεις.

You said, okay. Remember?

But a year has passed.

Do you realize it’s been a year?

That makes it a relationship

What am I supposed to do?

What do you want from me?

I’m doing all I can.

Is there someone else?

Fine.

Go hang out with her.

You’ll come back in the end.

I’m no good for you. Δεν το αντιλαμβάνεσαι;

If I upset you so much...

...let’s stop seeing each other.

Stop seeing each other.

It’s easy to say, isn’t it?

I love you, you jerk.

I want a relationship.

I want to be lovers.

I don’t want to go on like this.

Why can’t you understand?

I’m sorry.

I’ve been selfish. Και για αυτό ζητώ συγγνώμη.

But I don’t feel the way you do.

Which is why I don’t feel like αλλάζοντας τον τρόπο που ενεργώ.

You’re a great person.

I’m sure there are a lot of guys ποιος θα σε έκανε ευτυχισμένο...

...but I’m not that guy.

What are you going to say next? Είμαι εγώ, όχι εσύ;

Tell me I deserve better.

Use every cliché there is.

Kerem, fuck off.

-Get out! -Πρόστιμο.

The government has presented Cyprus...

...with a diplomatic note to protest η τελευταία ομιλία...

...by Cypriot leader Makarios.

What a shame.

The troubles never stop.

After noting that the comments by ο Κύπριος πρόεδρος υποστηρίζει...

...union between Greece and Cyprus παραβίασε την ισχύουσα συμφωνία...

...the response to Makarios...

That boy, huh?

Which boy, Dad?

Get away from the window.

Which boy, she says.

Isn’t that one who fell in front of us?

He didn’t fall. Τον χτυπήσαμε μπαμπά.

All right. Whatever.

What’s he doing here?

How am I supposed to know?

Sema, have you finished breakfast?

Yes, Mom.

Go upstairs and do your homework.

Go on.

Go do your homework.

...he said no Turkish government θα επέτρεπε ποτέ...

...Turkish Cypriots to be governed arbitrarily από ξένη χώρα.

Mom, I’m going to Ayla’s να κάνω τα μαθήματά μου.

Don’t stay out late.

Alright. Τα λέμε αργότερα.

Tahsin, come on.

Here.

Niko, I want my reward.

Really, Tahsin?

You’re a champ.

Way to go.

Her first letter.

May God clear your path μέχρι το γάμο.

Amen.

Tahsin...

...take this and scram.

Get out of my sight.

"Of what do you wish to speak?"

Niko...

...everything alright? Τι συμβαίνει;

Tahsin gave some good news, Master.

Go on without me, girls. Θα είμαι μαζί σας αργότερα.

Were you waiting for me?

You asked what I wanted to talk about.

I came here to tell you.

All right. Go on.

We’ll talk about anything you want.

But why should I talk to you?

You don’t know me. Δεν σε ξέρω.

It’s better that way. Έχουμε πολλά να πούμε.

Besides, I do know you.

You’re Sema. Η κόρη του αστυνομικού Κεμάλ.

You’re in 10th grade.

So, you’ve done your research.

I gave Tahsin some marbles, και αυτό ήταν.

You’ve gone to such trouble.

I’m late. If you’ll excuse me.

Ugh... shall we take a walk?

Whatever do you mean?

We can’t talk here.

I thought we could go down στον Βόσπορο.

You don’t understand.

I don’t walk about with strangers.

Good day.

Okay, okay. Τότε ας γνωριστούμε.

I’m Niko.

Niko Kazanidis.

Born and raised in Istanbul.

But we’ve reached my neighborhood.

Please don’t follow me.

I help Master Ali at the auto shop.

I’m fascinated by engines.

I graduated a bit late from high school.

My father’s name is Yorgo. Έχει κατάστημα υφασμάτων στο Πέρα.

We’re passing the barber shop. Κάποιος μπορεί να μας δει. Παρακαλώ.

My father’s good-natured. Τα πάει καλά με όλους.

Marika, that’s my mother’s name.

She’s a great cook. Θα σου άρεσε το φαγητό της.

I’m very good at football.

Elvis. I love Elvis and Sinatra.

And that new group, The Beatles. Κι εμένα μου αρέσουν πολύ.

And I’m single.

Can we go on a walk now?

You’re most peculiar. Νομίζεις ότι σε ξέρω τώρα;

But you are very hasty.

You have a whole lifetime να με γνωρίσεις.

As if you have never left, σαν να ήσουν πάντα εδώ

Like a secret hidden from everyone

Like nestling with me, softly sobbing Είσαι πάντα μαζί μου

As though exonerating me from something

Like smelling a flower Χωρίς να το διαλέξω

Like enduring prohibitions Είσαι στις σκέψεις μου

Not in the past, but now

I live you

You are always with me

In my days and in my nights

Don’t play, don’t sing it

You are my songs

Take this and give me two tequilas.

Hello.

You recognized me. Bravo.

You’ve checked out my profile.

Of course I did.

Naturally.

And you looked at mine.

Naturally.

-Tequila? -Σίγουρος.

You sang beautifully.

Well done.

Thanks.

I don’t normally do this.

I mean, meeting on the Internet...

...isn’t really my thing.

I see...

...but that’s not really what happened.

We sort of met yesterday.

Our eyes met, at least.

True.

You’ve got a great voice.

You already said that.

-What do you do? -Μαγειρεύω.

Really?

I’ve got a place on Tunus. Πτώση κατά μια μέρα.

Are you from Ankara?

No, I...

...was born in Istanbul.

When I was accepted to η μουσική σχολή...

...I came to Ankara. Και έμεινα εδώ.

You?

It’s a little complicated...

...but I grew up in Ankara.

Have you got a boyfriend?

I’ve quit.

What do you mean?

Lovers, boyfriends...

...and similar products: Τους ορκίστηκα.

Two more tequilas.

I see.

I’m not just talking about sex, αλλά αυτό είναι μέρος του.

Like translating a poem for you γραμμένο στα τούρκικα.

I got lost in your hair Καψίστηκα στα χείλη σου

Was scattered by your wind Ελάτε να με σταματήσετε, αν θέλετε

I knew you’d come Με είδες μέσα από τον φακό σου

But I fled my real self

I was lost

I knew you’d come Αλλά έφυγα από τον πραγματικό μου εαυτό

You saw me through your lens Χάθηκες μαζί μου

You got lost with me

"Would you be mine?"

-Come on. -Μαμά.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Sema, where are you going?

The corner store, Mom.

I’m famished.

-I’ve got to go. -Καλά.

I am not saying you can't...

Dear Sema...

...there’s a Turkan Soray and Ediz Hun movie παίζει αύριο το βράδυ.

If you went with me, I’d be ο πιο ευτυχισμένος τύπος στον κόσμο.

Seeing you once a day δεν είναι πια αρκετό.

Would it help if I begged?

If we could talk for five minutes.

Beloved Sema,...

...this is the first time I call εσύ αγαπημένη.

I hope you are not offended.

Beloved; it means the loved one.

It means, you.

Is there any reason for waiting να εκφράσω τα συναισθήματά μου;

By expressing them, είναι φθηνά;

I can’t hold back,...

...not when merely writing to you μου φέρνει τέτοια χαρά.

I hope this letter brings you joy, too.

With the deepest love and longing. Κανένας.

"DO NOT ANSWER"

-Good morning. -Καλημέρα.

I’m running late.

Wait, I’ll drop you off.

Really?

Why don’t you believe me?

-No touching. -Γιατί όχι;

Then we can’t get out of bed.

-Back off. -Έχεις δίκιο.

See you then.

Shall we have dinner?

-Tonight? -Εννοώ, αν είσαι ελεύθερος.

But we’ve spent two days together.

So what?

Okay. Θα τηλεφωνήσω όταν φύγω από τη δουλειά.

Alright.

My lipstick looks good on you.

Ahmet asked the grocer about me yesterday. μου είπε ο Νεριμάν.

He lives on the street below. Μερικές φορές συναντάμε ο ένας τον άλλον.

What are you doing here?

I’m working as a guide.

As a guide?

Right this way, miss.

Do you know the love story της Δάφνης και του Απόλλωνα.

No, I don’t.

Legend has it that Apollo...

...mocked Eros’s archery skills

Eros was furious.

He prepared two arrows.

One would inspire love στο πρόσωπο που τρύπησε.

The other would cause revulsion.

Eros wounded Apollo με ένα από τα βέλη.

To make him fall in love.

My teacher’s coming.

Come on.

Then Apollo...

...saw beautiful Dafne στο δάσος μια μέρα.

So lovely was Dafne’s smile that...

...Apollo was lovestruck on the spot.

But Dafne hid from him.

For an arrow had pierced her, too.

Eros’s other arrow.

That’s sad. Δεν ήταν ποτέ μαζί;

Exhausted from fleeing, Η Δάφνη παρακάλεσε τους θεούς...

...to end her suffering.

They took pity...

...and turned her into a tree.

The "daphne" tree. Laurel.

Apollo continued to love Dafne παρόλο που ήταν δέντρο.

"Distance is a terrible thing."

"Never knowing if one χάνεται ή ξεχνιέται».

Beautiful.

Excerpts from your favorite authors?

Writers, poets, big brothers.

Generally.

-Thank you. -Καθίστε.

-Did you make all these? -Ναί.

Wow.

See if you like them.

Where should I start?

With the walnut one.

-How do you take your raki? - Λίγο παραπάνω από ένα single.

-This is wonderful. -Απολαμβάνω.

We’ve got other ones, too.

I want to taste them all. Σας ευχαριστώ.

When did you start this place?

Almost four years ago.

-Business is good. -Είσαι χαρούμενος με την Άγκυρα, λοιπόν.

Of course. εννοώ...

...I spent my childhood here...

...and I visit Istanbul now and then...

...but Ankara’s nice.

What did you study?

Industrial design, at METU.

I worked in the corporate world για λίγο...

...but wasn’t into it.

Then I had this opportunity. Είπα, γιατί όχι;

And I’m still here.

-To meeting you. -Για να σε γνωρίσω.

Everyone in your profession μετακομίζει στην Κωνσταντινούπολη.

-Why are you here? -Δεν ξέρω.

Ankara is quieter, more relaxed.

I’ve never heard of anyone moved from Κωνσταντινούπολη στην Άγκυρα και δεν κάνει πίσω.

Well, now you have.

Okay, here’s the reason.

I was in a relationship ενώ σπούδαζα.

We were in the same faculty.

We later broke up, of course.

But I’d grown to like το σχολείο και τα παιδιά.

That’s why I stayed here.

The kids adore you.

Really?

If I had a music teacher like you...

...I’d stay in school forever.

You think I’m joking, right?

Where’s your family?

I lost my mom five years ago.

My father died when I was a child.

-My condolences. -Σας ευχαριστώ.

I lost my dad in το τελευταίο έτος του γυμνασίου μου.

My condolences to you, too.

Thank you.

Are you a little tense?

No, actually. I’m dazed.

Everything happened so fast.

I don’t know what you think.

I’m not thinking anything.

I like you a lot.

I mean...

...I don’t know τι επιφυλάσσει το μέλλον...

...but things are great right now.

I like you, too.

Is that why you’re tense?

I feel uneasy.

I haven’t let anyone into my life για πολύ καιρό.

What’s happening now? Τι θα γίνει αύριο;

We don’t really know each other.

You’re right.

But I’m no different.

I mean, I haven’t been...

...close to anyone for quite a while.

But something amazing happens όταν είμαι μαζί σου.

I am really attracted to you, Defne.

Are you always this sweet, or...

...just until you get what you want.

Who hurt you this much?

-Who made you lose trust? - Δεν πειράζει αυτό.

He was an idiot, whoever he was.

I was the idiot.

What are you doing?

Everyone’s looking at us.

Let them.

Do you know why they’re looking?

None of them have ever...

...seen me like this.

That’s why.

If only you could relax και ξεχάστε το παρελθόν.

Let’s enjoy the moment.

Alright?

Alright.

You...

...are the most talented, beautiful γυναίκα που έχω κοιτάξει ποτέ.

And I’m a lucky man να είμαι εδώ μαζί σου τώρα.

I mean...

...if you hadn’t sung that song...

...I may not have turned και κοίταξε τη σκηνή...

...and we wouldn’t be εδώ αυτή τη στιγμή.

To coincidences.

-Dad,... -Ναί;

...I’m completely in love.

I can see that, Son.

-I’m not blind. -Είναι τόσο προφανές;

It certainly is.

Dad, we need to ask for Το χέρι της Σεμάς σε γάμο.

When shall we visit them?

Niko,...

...have you ever seen τόσο άδειο αυτό το μέρος;

Yannis doesn’t want για να το κρατήσει ανοιχτό άλλο.

They’ve been bothering him.

They’ve told him to leave.

-Why, Dad? -Α, Νίκο.

The lovebirds are circling your head...

...but you don’t realize that some θα πυροβολούσε εκείνα τα πουλιά.

Do you never read the paper, ακούω ραδιόφωνο;

I know what’s going on.

But they know us here.

Our neighbors like us.

They know we’ve got nothing to do με τα γεγονότα στην Κύπρο.

We belong here, Dad.

We’re Istanbulites.

And nothing can come between εγώ και η Σέμα.

You know that.

Listen, Niko.

Open your ears and listen.

Whether a rock lands on an egg...

...or an egg lands on a rock...

...it’s the egg that breaks.

Be prudent.

Stay out of trouble.

This is no time for a marriage proposal.

Come on, Dad.

I tell you I’m in love.

And you won’t let me απολαύστε αυτό, είτε.

How are you?

Fine, Timucin. Thank you. You?

Me, too. Γιατί δεν χορεύεις;

I don’t feel like it.

Let’s get some refreshments.

I don’t feel like it. Σας ευχαριστώ.

Fine then.

Welcome.

Thank you.

Welcome.

Thank you.

I brought this for you.

Mastic liqueur. My mom made it.

You shouldn’t have.

-Let me take those. -Ευχαριστώ Άιλα.

Take off your jacket.

Shall we dance?

Alright.

I had a dream last night

I wish it had lasted a lifetime

Everything was so wonderful

On a path filled with stars

We were walking hand-in-hand

Somewhere above the clouds

What’s that Greek doing here?

Timucin!

Don’t any of you read the papers?

Do you know what these traitors κάνουν στην Κύπρο;

I’m not a traitor.

Timucin! What are you doing?

-Behave yourself! -Φέρεσαι μόνος σου!

-Did you invite him? -Ναι, το έκανα!

Then tell him to get lost!

-That’s enough, Timucin! -Κοίτα εδώ φίλε!

I’m Niko.

If you’ve got a problem, ασχοληθείτε μαζί μου.

-Leave Sema out of it. -Φύγε από εδώ.

Niko... Niko.

Come on, Niko.

Forgive me, please.

I had no idea that would happen.

I put you in a terrible situation.

I don’t care.

You took my hand...

...and nothing else matters.

Defne...

...how’s it going?

Fine.

How are you?

Why are you here?

To see you.

Why?

You never say "hi" anymore όταν με βλέπεις.

Really?

Sorry. I didn’t realize.

Congratulations, by the way.

What are doing tonight? Πάμε ρακή;

Sure.

But bring your wife along.

And I’ll bring my boyfriend. Εμείς οι τέσσερις. Τι λέτε;

Are you out of your mind? Τι ρακή;

Defne...

...we really need to talk.

I miss you.

I missed you once.

Over time, it goes away. Μην ανησυχείς.

I hope I’m not disturbing you?

No. Gokhan came to the wrong class. Μόλις έφευγε.

-Hello. -Γειά σου.

-Kerem. -Γεια.

Say hi to your wife for me.

Can I get you a drink?

After six years, τη στιγμή που μιλούσαμε για γάμο...

...I find out that...

...Gokhan has another lover.

He was stringing us both along.

What does he want from you now?

How do I know?

He said he missed me...

...and invited me for a drink.

You mean, you sometimes να τον συναντήσω για ένα ποτό;

No. Why would I do that?

Yes, why would you do that.

Do you still have feelings for him?

No. I don’t feel a thing.

You know what? χαίρομαι.

I’m glad he cheated on me.

I’m glad he got married.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have met you.

That’s right.

Still, let me know if σε ενοχλεί πάλι.

Oh my.

What are you going to do? Τον χτύπησε;

Come on...

You work at the same place.

Just tell me if he bothers you. Αυτό είναι όλο.

Kerem...

...come a little closer.

-Yes? -Κράτα μου το χέρι.

Okay.

Are you jealous?

Why don’t you move in with me?

What?

Why should I do that?

I want to wake up δίπλα σου κάθε πρωί.

I can’t.

What if we fight or get bored?

Why would we fight?

-All the classic reasons. -Για παράδειγμα;

Well...

...who does the cleaning up?

Why are you so noisy το πρωί;

-You’re in my space. -Στον χώρο μου;

You weigh 45 kilos. Πόσο χώρο θα μπορούσατε να πιάσετε;

If that’s all you’ve got, δεν υπάρχει πραγματικό πρόβλημα.

Could you give me a pen?

-What are you doing? -Συγγραφή των κανόνων.

The rules for living together. Νούμερο ένα.

No matter what, no lies.

No lies.

-Okay. Two. -Δυο.

No putting pressure...

...on each other.

-I think that’s enough. -Οχι. Νούμερο τρία.

-I do the cooking. -Θα ήμουν ευγνώμων.

Four, I get to shower first.

-Is that all? -Νομίζω ότι είναι αρκετό.

It’s a deal.

Hi, Mom.

How are you, dear?

I’m fine, what about you?

I’m fine. Πώς είναι ο Κερέμ.

He’s fine, too. Αυτή τη στιγμή είμαστε στο σπίτι.

Have you got used to it?

-Nothing’s wrong, is it? -Έχουμε. Πάει καλά.

So, he might make you πρόταση σύντομα λοιπόν;

I don’t think so.

We’re fine like this.

Defne, I was thinking about coming στην Άγκυρα αυτό το Σαββατοκύριακο.

-What do you say? -Αυτό το Σαββατοκύριακο. Σίγουρος.

-Sure. I’m glad you’re coming. -Τα λέμε σύντομα.

Give my best to Kerem.

I will. He says his to you, too.

-Goodbye. Kisses -Φιλιά και σε σένα.

-My mom’s coming this weekend. -Δεν λες.

What should we do? Θα ήταν άνετα εδώ;

We’ll stay at Senem’s.

But we’ll all have dinner together.

You can meet, if you want.

I do.

I mean, of course.

The new decree states that...

...real estate obtained after 1936 από μειονοτικά ιδρύματα...

...can now be rightfully owned.

The Greeks killed 11 people in the Περιοχή Kumsal Λευκωσίας, Κύπρος.

Four were family members of Ο Ταγματάρχης του Ιατρικού Σώματος Nihat Ilhan.

Turn it up.

Ilhan’s family was found dead in the bathtub.

His wife Muruvvet...

...and their children Μουράτ, Κούτσι και Χακάν.

The statement from the prime ministry...

...expressed condolences to οι οικογένειες των θυμάτων...

...and warned of grave consequences για την Ελλάδα.

Dinner’s ready.

Cyprus is Turkish!

Cyprus will stay Turkish!

O heavenly father...

...hallowed be thy name.

Bless this bounty...

...for you are holy now and πάντα και για πάντα.

Give us this day our daily bread...

...and forgive us our debts...

...as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation.

Take the departed into heaven.

And give the bereaved patience.

Free us of hatred and vengeance.

May brotherhood and peace prevail.

Amen.

Verse 8 of Surah Al-Ma’idah says...

...o ye who believe...

...stand firm for Allah.

Be witnesses in justice.

Be just.

"If you look for a flaw, all the mirrors είναι στη διάθεσή σας.» είπε ο Ρούμι.

It is in times of σκληρότητα και βία...

...that your faith is truly tested.

Do you stay on the path of righteousness, και να μην κάνουμε διακρίσεις;

Or do you succumb to rage...

...and respond to the barbarity in Cyprus...

...by wreaking revenge on τους αθώους Έλληνες αδελφούς μας;

-Kemal. -Ναί;

Does it befit the state’s policeman?

What are you talking about, Riza?

Your daughter is openly φλερτάροντας με ένα Έλληνα αγόρι.

They’ve been seen in public.

Riza, if the hodja’s sermon είναι τόσο χαμένος για σένα...

...don’t take up space at the mosque.

At least don’t defend her.

I’m doing just that.

Stop minding my daughter...

...and start minding your sons, που επιτίθενται στους γείτονές σας.

Turkish fatalities in the Cyprus conflict έχουν φτάσει τα 30.

A few shops were damaged in αναταραχές στο Μπέγιογλου.

PM Inonu declared that...

...the state cannot guarantee η ασφάλεια...

...of the Greek population in Turkey.

Good day to you, Master Ali.

Welcome, Kemal.

Thank you.

Anything wrong, Kemal?

You recall the events of September, πριν δέκα χρόνια;

How could I forget? Ήταν τρομερές μέρες.

We’re headed there again, Ali.

I’ve got no problem with Greeks.

But my daughter isn’t safe with him.

As his master, Σας ζητώ να του βάλετε τα αυτιά...

...and change his mind about her.

Sir, Sema is safe with me.

-I give my word of honor. - Περίμενε Νίκο.

Don’t interrupt.

In fact, I’ll come and ask για αυτήν τώρα αν το επιτρέψεις.

You heard me.

That’s my final word. Καλημέρα.

Goodbye, Kemal.

Oh, son.

Don’t you know better?

He really blew his top.

So be it.

I’m marrying Sema.

You’ll see.

I’ve got to practice.

Who’s telling you not to.

Stop acting spoilt.

Spoilt?

Your phone’s ringing.

"DO NOT ANSWER"?

Who’s that?

Nobody important.

Darling...

...tell me who you recorded ως «ΜΗΝ ΑΠΑΝΤΗΣΕΙΣ».

Someone I don’t want to talk to, dear.

Dear?

-Where are you going? -Έξω για λίγο αέρα.

We were going to watch a film.

We were...

...but I need some air. Τα λέμε.

When are you coming home?

I don’t know, dear.

Don’t wait up.

Okay, be careful. σε αγαπώ.

See you.

That girl was horrible.

-What girl? -Αυτή που γνώρισα.

I don’t know if it’s photoshop, αλλά το έχω βαρεθεί.

Everyone on social media είναι μοντέλο, αστέρι.

You meet, and there’s nothing to say.

All visuals, no sound.

Kerem doesn’t have to deal with τίποτα από αυτά τώρα.

He’s got a girlfriend.

He’s cooped up at home.

Do we have to talk like this?

As soon as someone's in μια σχέση...

It’s nothing like that. Κοίτα, δεν με ραβδώνει.

Let’s go camping this weekend. Μια σκηνή, μπάρμπεκιου.

-I’m busy this weekend. -Τι κάνεις;

What is it?

Defne’s mother is coming. Τη συναντώ.

It’s all over.

She’s got Kerem now.

Let’s capture this moment forever.

-You love doing that. -Έλα πιο κοντά.

Hi.

Hi Aylin.

Give me a beer.

How’s it going with η νέα σου κοπέλα;

Good. Ευχαριστώ.

What’s up with you?

Nothing.

I can’t manage a relationship.

The problem’s me, not you. Μπλα, μπλα, μπλα.

"When will you be home, dear?"

Is that what you tell her, too?

See you, Aylin.

Guys, I’m out of here. Τα λέμε.

Let’s see, then.

-Is she drunk? -Σαν παλαβός.

Is this cab free?

Kerem.

-Are you leaving because of me? -Είσαι μεθυσμένος.

Get in. Θα πάρω το επόμενο.

-Come with me. -Μην είσαι γελοίος!

I miss you a lot.

Aylin, I didn’t want to hurt you.

And I never lied to you.

I didn’t plan for this to happen.

But it did.

I’m sorry.

Get in.

Come with me.

Come on.

Just one night.

Haven’t you missed me too?

Defne,...

...I love you so much.

No harm comes of love, Kemal.

Let them date.

Not a chance!

There’s no way!

They will not see each other!

-She’s in the next room. -Δεν επιτρέπεται να βγει έξω!

I’ll keep her out of school if I must!

You’re saying we should να τους αποφύγεις επίσης;

They’re our neighbors. Πρέπει να τους στηρίξουμε περισσότερο.

Nuran, you refuse to understand.

Today or tomorrow the Greeks θα πεταχτεί έξω.

What will you tell your daughter then?

How will you comfort her?

I understand, Kemal. Αλλά είναι νέοι.

They’re young.

I know that too.

But I’m asking you again.

Asking until I’m hoarse.

When they’re thrown out...

...how do you intend to comfort her?

Alright, calm down. Προσοχή στην αρτηριακή σας πίεση.

I am calm.

Those lowlifes! Να το κάνουμε αυτό στα παιδιά;

Damn them all!

Thank you. Goodbye.

Goodbye. Come again.

-Good day. -Καλημέρα.

Welcome, Nuran.

What are you looking for?

I’m not here for fabric, Yorgo.

This way, please.

-Would you like to drink something? -Όχι, ευχαριστώ.

As you know, τα παιδιά μας βγαίνουν ραντεβού.

My husband is concerned.

Could you have a word with Niko...

...and let him know to stay away μέχρι να ηρεμήσουν τα πράγματα.

Do you think I haven’t spoken to him?

All he can speak of is Sema.

Are you alright?

I’m fine, Yorgo. I’m fine.

God protect us.

Protect my husband and son.

May we not have to emigrate.

We have suffered much...

...but still we stayed.

O Lord, this is our home...

...where we belong.

We’re no harm to anyone.

Nobody benefits from war.

Forgive us our sins.

Give us the strength to accept αυτό που δεν μπορούμε να αλλάξουμε.

Give us courage.

O Lord, I implore you. Amen.

Sema...

...consider this an engagement present.

Niko,...

...if anyone saw this Δεν μπορούσα να το εξηγήσω.

Why, Sema?

I overheard my parents.

They’re sending you away.

That’s what Dad told Mom.

There’s no such thing.

We’re not going anywhere.

And this has happened before.

I was little. Εισέβαλαν στο μαγαζί.

Dad was nearly killed.

A Turkish neighbor saved us.

He got in front of dad and said, «Αν αγγίξεις τον Γιώργο, θα σε σκοτώσω».

Dad decided right then not to φύγε με τους άλλους.

To stay in Istanbul.

So don’t get upset, okay?

No matter what, δεν θα χωριστουμε ποτε.

At least take this.

Until the day we get married.

Dear, shall we take your Mom στο εστιατόριο...

...or would you prefer somewhere else?

What did you do last night, Kerem?

What did I do?

We agreed, no lies.

I’m not lying. Ήμουν στο μπαρ με τα παιδιά...

...and Aylin was there, too. Ήταν μια σύμπτωση.

You’re seeing your ex and δεν μου λες, αυτό είναι;

Are you out of your mind? Συναντήσαμε ο ένας τον άλλον, είπα.

You didn’t invite me because you ήξερες ότι θα την έβλεπες.

Are you calling me a liar?

Look, Kerem...

...someone listed as «ΜΗΝ ΑΠΑΝΤΗΣΕΙΣ» καλεί.

Why would anyone record that?

Then you run off...

...and meet her purely by chance.

If you want to see Aylin--

This is getting out of control.

We’re both upset. Και βιάζομαι.

-So you’re running away. -Δεν τρέχω μακριά.

You’re accusing me of something και δεν ακούς.

-We agreed, no lies. -Δεν λέω ψέματα, Ντεφνέ!

Then who is "DO NOT ANSWER"?

Nobody.

Back off, Defne.

You’re right.

I’m bothering you.

You’re right.

Defne, what are you doing?

I’m leaving you in peace, Kerem!

Senem’s got a spare room.

Enjoy the peace and quiet.

Hang out.

What did I say?

It hasn’t even been two months.

And we’re fighting.

And what did I say?

-What did I tell you? -Τι;

We might fight, αλλά μπορούμε να το συζητήσουμε.

I’m not lying to you.

Nothing happened with Aylin.

Look, this is hard for me, too.

We’re in a relationship, Defne.

We live together. Μοιραζόμαστε τα πάντα.

I’m having trouble adapting, too.

It’s the same for you.

But if you leave at the first fight...

Come here. Come.

I’m sorry I shouted.

Please don’t lie to me.

Mom, what’s going on?

Niko, come here.

We have 48 hours να φύγει από την Τουρκία.

They’re throwing us out, Niko.

Greeks who lack Turkish citizenship...

...are permitted to take $22...

...and 20 kilos of possessions...

...along with this document...

No. We’re not leaving, Dad.

Dad, this is our home.

$22.

What are we supposed to do with $22?

Mom, stop it.

Don’t, Son.

Don’t... Don’t.

Dad, say something.

We have no choice, Son.

We can’t make a living here.

We’re leaving tomorrow.

We’re not going anywhere, Dad!

We haven’t hurt anyone!

We’re not going anywhere.

Understand?

They can’t do this!

Understand?

They can’t do this!

-They can’t! -Κανένας!

It’s that Greek, isn’t it?

Hey! Greek!

Piss off, the whole lot of you!

Where to? Huh?

This is my home.

This is my neighborhood.

We’re Istanbulites!

-Scum! -Καταλαβαίνω!

What’s going on? Σταμάτα το!

Disperse!

-Quick! Scram! -Κανένας!

Sema, come here.

-Disperse! - Μαμά, Νίκο.

Niko!

-Go inside! -Σέμα.

-I said, go inside! -Πάρε την μέσα!

Niko, get up, my boy.

Niko.

I told you, inside!

Niko, please go home.

I’m begging you.

Get inside!

Inside!

Niko.

Sir, I need to see Sema.

If you want what’s best for Sema...

...you’ll never see her again. Καταλαβαίνετε;

-Sir... -Πέτα το «κύριος».

If you want what’s best για την κόρη μου...

...you’ll never see her again.

Take this.

Now go home.

Go on. Go home.

Go on.

Niko, cover them.

I don’t have the strength.

Eleni, keep an eye on our house.

Water the plants. Here’s the key.

We’ll be back in a couple months.

Don’t worry.

Yorgo? Κανένας!

Mom?

Are you alright, Dad?

I’m fine. Fine.

Come on.

Careful.

Careful.

Come on, Mom.

Tahsin, could you give this to Niko?

Tahsin, what is it?

They’re gone.

Niko.

Niko!

Niko!

They left. Τρέξε και θα προλάβεις.

Niko!

The buses leave from Eminonu.

Beloved Sema,...

...bidding you farewell πονάει περισσότερο από όλα.

But we have to leave.

We’re going.

Even knowing we’ll be άγνωστοι και εκεί.

Beloved Niko, forgive me for μη φορώντας το δαχτυλίδι που μου έδωσες.

I, too, wish to be with you forever.

We can get married την ημέρα που θα κλείσω τα 18.

They’ll do everything to separate us.

Let them.

Distance, roads and borders μπορεί να μας χωρίσει.

However, there’s one thing they can’t do.

They can’t stop these words of love...

...from touching your χέρια, μάτια και καρδιά.

Is the world so cruel?

What is it they can’t share?

What is it they kill for?

Must we part because άλλοι θέλουν πόλεμο;

They can’t stop me from φυλάσσει τη μνήμη σας για πάντα.

Until I can once again κοίτα στα μάτια σου,...

...I will carry...

...your eyes and laughter in my heart.

-Let go. I’m shivering. -Παράδωσέ το, κυρία!

God created the world without borders.

Why do we divide it?

If we love each other, γιατί δεν μας αφήνουν να είμαστε;

Leaving without even a farewell,...

...without one last look,...

...without saying how much I love you.

However...

...this is not a final farewell.

Farewell wouldn't suit us.

One day, I’ll find a way να έρθω να σε πάρω.

If I ask you, θα με περιμενεις?

Do I have the right?

The moment I saw you, Ένιωθα ότι η ζωή μου θα άλλαζε.

You’re my destiny, Niko.

I take your smiling eyes with me.

Every time I look at the sky...

...I seem to be looking into your eyes.

With God’s help...

...I know we will meet again.

I have full faith.

You are my destiny, Sema.

-Here we are. -Καλωσόρισμα.

Thank you.

We’re both guilty

We dragged it out

We did enough harm to love

-Defne. -Κουτί.

-Nice to meet you. -Επίσης.

How are you?

Like a winter that never arrives

I’ll be right back.

What is love

A love of captivity

For us, not being able to leave

He’ll definitely come tonight.

What if he brings his girlfriend? Δεν θα σας ενοχλήσει;

Kerem?

Not at all.

He doesn’t take the girl out.

He was alone the other night, too.

You know what Kerem’s like. Γιατί το ρωτάς αυτό;

Things start off fine. Βαριέται σε μερικούς μήνες.

He starts tripping over not being ικανός να κάνει σχέση.

Then he’ll call me. Who else?

El classico.

The lord works in mysterious ways.

Let’s try again, we say

-Hello. -Θα μπορούσα να έχω μια τεκίλα;

Taking courage from a slight smile

Shaking pink snow από τις κερασιές

We beg for forgiveness

-Another one. - Έρχεται αμέσως επάνω.

Then we cheat again

Aren’t you going a little fast?

Now you’re here, now you’re gone

So many fairy tales, always pretending

No, it was you

You took what was ours και το άφησε σε άλλα σπίτια

-Defne? -Ναί;

-What’s wrong? -Τίποτα.

Hang out here.

Your ex is waiting inside.

Would you calm down?

Wait for me. Θα επιστρέψω αμέσως.

Defne.

Defne!

-Defne. -Άσε με να φύγω!

-Let me go! -Κάθε φορά που συμβαίνει κάτι...

...are you going to leave without κατανόηση ή ακρόαση;

You’d broken up with Η Aylin πριν.

Then you went back.

She’s still waiting for you.

-Don’t touch me! -Τι είναι αυτό;

She was telling all about it στην τουαλέτα.

That’s what this is about. Δεν μπορείς να διαχειριστείς σχέσεις.

You get bored. Πάντα επιστρέφεις κοντά της.

She’s "DO NOT ANSWER", isn’t she?

Who cares what Aylin says?

Listen to me. Τελείωσε με αυτήν.

Why don’t you believe me?

You’re all the same.

You’re all the same.

I thought you were different. Ξέρεις;

Wait a second.

What are you doing?

This isn’t like you.

Do you want to break up?

If you do, tell me. Okay?

Don’t make a scene over κάθε μικρό πράγμα.

You seem so ready to break up.

What do you want to know?

What is it, really?

Okay, since you’re not lying...

...call "DO NOT ANSWER". Κάλεσε μπροστά μου.

I want to hear it.

Go on.

Screw you and Aylin και «ΜΗΝ ΑΠΑΝΤΗΣΕΙΣ»!

If you won’t trust me, δεν μπορώ να κάνω τίποτα.

We’re wearing each other out.

-Let’s have a pause. -Μια παύση;

A break...

...to calm down.

I understand perfectly.

There’s no such thing as a break. Το ξέρεις αυτό.

We’re together, or we’re not.

-Defne. -Θα πάρω τα πράγματά μου αργότερα.

Taking courage from a slight smile

Shaking pink snow από τις κερασιές

We beg for forgiveness

Then we cheat again

-Good day. -Καλημέρα.

Mom...

...anything for me?

No, dear.

Greeks deported in recent months...

...are banned...

...from entering Turkey.

Master Ali?

Take these.

Any news?

Unfortunately not.

Auntie Eleni, any news?

No dear. None.

None.

Defne...

...I made some toast.

At least have a bite.

I told you I didn’t feel like it.

Fine. Faint in class.

The kids will love it.

Where’s this heading?

How do I know, Senem.

I don’t know, either.

My mom’s coming and ανυπομονούσε να συναντήσει τον Κερέμ.

What should I tell her? Ότι χωρίσαμε;

Have you split up? Είσαι σίγουρος;

What has happened, then? Δεν έχει καν πάρει τηλέφωνο.

I’m sure he’s with that girl.

Why are doing this to yourself?

He didn’t say he wanted to separate.

He said, pause and think things over.

It was you who left.

Why should he be the one to call?

Listen...

...you felt something για πρώτη φορά εδώ και χρόνια.

Your eyes were sparkling.

Don’t throw it all away πάνω από κάποιες ανοησίες.

There’s no good reason for it.

No good reason?

He lied to me. What more?

He was hiding things.

He’d grown distant and changed.

I just can’t.

As he wishes.

Sweetie...

...you’re projecting the trauma από το Gokhan στο Kerem.

Put yourself in his place.

He loves you.

And he shows it.

But you walk out at every opportunity.

How can he trust you?

I don’t want to be deceived again.

Tell me. Do you love him?

I don’t want to love him. Θα με πληγώσει. Το ξέρω.

Fine, then.

If you’re so sure...

...don’t call him, okay?

Stand by your words και μην τηλεφωνείς.

I won't!

And no texts.

Never.

Are you eating or not?

Not.

Good for you. Continue.

You’re the most annoying person στον κόσμο αυτή τη στιγμή.

Hush.

"Unfriend"

Enough with the long face.

Please cheer up a little.

I came at your insistence but...

...stop pestering me, alright? Άσε με να κάτσω ήσυχος.

Surprise!

Welcome.

-Welcome, Murat. -Χαίρομαι που βρίσκομαι εδώ.

-Welcome, Murat. -Συγχαρητήρια, Μουράτ.

Congratulations, Murat.

Best of luck, Murat.

What a nice reception. Ευχαριστώ πολύ.

Welcome.

Mom.

Welcome, Son.

-Dad. -Καλωσόρισμα.

My sister.

What a nice surprise.

This is how a surprise should be.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

-Welcome. -Σας ευχαριστώ.

Please have a seat.

-How are you? - Ωραία, ευχαριστώ. Και εσύ;

I’m well.

Better after seeing you.

Stop being so formal, would you?

And there’s not much of διαφορά ηλικίας μεταξύ μας.

Shall we dance?

If you don’t mind, Δεν νιώθω καλά.

I understand. Αλλά μη με απογοητεύσετε σήμερα.

I’m coming home after so long.

I’ll have more flights soon.

Who knows when Θα σε ξαναδώ.

Don’t refuse my big brother.

Please.

You’ve changed so much in two years.

I wouldn’t have recognized you.

But I wouldn’t have been able να πάρω τα μάτια μου από πάνω σου κιόλας.

You’re exaggerating.

It’s the truth.

I’m sorry. I can’t.

Sema?

How was the tea party?

Sema?

My girl.

Mother, I know what you’re doing...

...and I’m not interested!

Don’t say that, dear.

Your father and I are only σκέφτεσαι το μέλλον σου.

Murat is a well-meaning, φωτεινός νεαρός άνδρας.

And his intentions are sincere.

Mother, I love Niko.

Niko’s gone.

He’s not coming back.

Yes, he is.

Niko wouldn’t leave me.

Nuran,...

...now tell your daughter.

Niko got married.

What?

You heard me.

Niko got married in Athens.

No.

I don’t believe it, Mother.

Believe it or not!

Drop this subject already.

-Understood? -Όχι, δεν θα το κάνω.

Niko wouldn’t do that to me.

Niko did what was best.

Anyway, has he ever written?

No.

He has to think of his future...

...and you do, too.

Stop mourning.

Pull yourself together.

Murat’s family will ask για το χέρι σου σύντομα.

Mother?

Mother.

He didn’t.

Mother.

Mother.

He didn’t, Mother.

I know he wouldn’t.

He wouldn’t.

He did... he did!

-He did this to me. -Μην.

Let me go!

Mother.

My girl.

It hurts, right here.

Like the flow of thirsty waters

Like the look in desperate eyes

Like a sudden knock on the door

Like a scorpion burning in a flame

Giving up on afar next to you

I asked myself the unanswerable

Lost and drifting through storms

I found my own uncharted island

Without realizing it

Without realizing it

Without realizing it, Έγινα δικός σου.

-"When shall I get my things?" -«Όποτε θέλεις».

"I’ll stop by tomorrow."

"Good night."

"Defne please don't do this."

Without realizing it, Έγινα δικός σου.

"You too."

Without realizing it, Έγινα δικός σου.

Hello.

-Welcome. -Σας ευχαριστώ.

What would you like? Κρέμα, ρυζόγαλο;

Nothing, thank you. Δεν μένω πολύ.

My family insisted I come.

I heard you plan to propose.

Yes. If you like.

First of all,...

...I apologize for not responding σε σένα τόσους μήνες.

But there’s something πρέπει να ξέρεις.

Considering how heartbroken I am...

...marriage would be unfair to you, too.

Sema, as time passes, το παρελθόν έχει ξεχαστεί.

Wounds heal.

It’s the future that matters.

You’re still very young.

We’re both young.

If we’re understanding...

...we’ll grow to love each other.

And there’s no rush.

When you’re ready...

...we’ll get engaged.

Ah, I have a surprise.

Ayla says you never go out,...

...you are like a bird in a cage.

Perhaps this bird would like to fly.

Sema...

...you’re well-educated.

It might help you για δουλειά και ταξίδια.

If you wish.

"Hiring Stewardesses"

Dear passengers...

...in a few moments we will be προσγείωση στην Αθήνα.

Please fasten your seatbelts, βάλτε τα καθίσματα σας όρθια...

...and extinguish your cigarettes.

ATHENS 1968

Don’t throw us out.

We haven’t done anything.

Doctor, he’s had a fever for three days.

What should we do?

Shall we take him to the hospital?

Mrs. Marika, Mr.Yorgo’s in critical condition.

What I mean is, you need to call a priest.

What are you saying?

I’m terribly sorry.

Mother?

Let me show you out.

Get up. Let’s open the shop.

I got new fabric.

I hope they don’t burn them.

I’m coming.

Hello.

Niko Kazanidis?

Yes.

Yes?

Hello, Nikos Kazanidis, Istanbul?

No.

Dear Niko,...

...Sema got engaged.

Please stop writing.

Think of your future.

I wish you happiness το συντομότερο.

Sema’s mother, Nuran.

Hello.

Hello.

I don’t think I can get τα πάντα σήμερα.

I’ll get the rest later, okay?

-Okay. -Ευχαριστώ.

How are you?

Fine. How are you?

Not bad.

I’m not bad, either...

...actually.

I miss you so much.

I miss you, too.

You won’t leave me, will you?

-Hello? -Γεια σου Ντεφνέ.

Tell the guys downstairs να σταματήσω να ψάχνω το τηλέφωνό μου.

Lay these out.

-Good morning, darling. -Καλημέρα αγάπη μου.

I’m sending someone για να φέρω το τηλέφωνό μου.

I’m about to leave. Έχω πολλά να κάνω.

I can bring it this evening.

Okay.

Bring it then.

Okay. Kisses.

Kisses.

"DO NOT ANSWER"

Hello, Κερέμ;

Kerem’s not here. Ξέχασε το τηλέφωνό του στο σπίτι.

May I ask who’s calling?

I’m his father.

-His father? -Ναί.

Who am I speaking to?

Defne. Η κοπέλα του Κερέμ.

Really? Χάρηκα που σε γνώρισα.

I’ve been unable για να περάσει στο Κερέμ.

Could you tell him I called?

I’m coming to Ankara. Θέλω να τον δω.

Kerem’s at the restaurant.

I can give you his number.

Can you write it down?

Thank you, my girl.

If suffering is freedom

We are both free

She is a nestless sparrow

I am a caged canary

She flitted from branch to branch

Scattering her heart

I carved up my heart

In lines of defiance

But to love is to seek

But to love is to miss

To find only to lose again

A fanciful plaything

Lies, all lies

Lies, all lies

There’s something called love

There’s nothing called love

I suffered for days

Suffered in silence

In this ephemeral life

In the chaos of an earthquake

I lived a thousand years

Clinging to suffering

If suffering is freedom

We are both free

Left over from the pain

Only glances remain

The mist in your eyes

was the clouds at sunset

She came and asked me, too.

I did what you said, Mrs. Nuran.

I told her Niko got married.

It’s on our head.

Thank you, Master Ali.

We had to, for Sema’s sake.

Right...

I can’t keep these at home anymore.

I can’t throw them away, either.

Kemal would be furious if ήξερε ότι τα είχα ακόμα.

Ali, take these letters.

Keep them or throw them out.

Forgive me.

I do.

Good day.

Is Master Ali around?

He passed away.

I’m his son. Πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω;

My condolences, Tahsin.

It’s me, Niko.

Niko?

-Welcome. -Ευχαριστώ.

My brother!

-Welcome. Have a seat. Χαίρομαι που βρίσκομαι εδώ.

-Let me get you a tea. -Ευχαριστώ.

-Freshly brewed. -Ευχαριστώ.

The long-lost Niko, my friend.

We all cried after you left.

I cried my share, too, Tahsin.

It’s so nice to see you here.

What brings you?

They’re returning our houses.

I came to get the deed.

The neighborhood’s changed so much. Μετά βίας το αναγνώρισα.

So much has changed.

Any news of Sema?

I heard she got married.

She did.

To a pilot.

We heard she became μια αεροσυνοδός.

She moved away after a few years.

Then her husband died...

...and she came back.

Niko...

...I was entrusted something.

Entrusted?

Wait, I’ll bring it.

I found these...

...in my father’s safe and δεν ήξερε τι να κάνει.

They’d asked him to keep them...

...and, of course, he did.

As you can see, your letters δεν έφτασε ποτέ στη Σέμα.

What a great love.

It was, Tahsin.

What did you do?

Did you get married?

I did, Tahsin.

Years later.

ATHENS 1977

...so everything is okay.

Sema, are you okay?

Are you okay, Sema.

I’m fine.

I’m fine, thanks.

My neighbor asked me...

...to bring someone λίγο μπακλαβά από την Κωνσταντινούπολη.

They’re waiting outside. Μπορείτε να το κάνετε για μένα;

-Of course I can. -Σας ευχαριστώ.

Niko and Leyla...

...became acquainted while εργάζεται στην πρεσβεία.

They grew fond of one another.

What remains to us is για να εξομαλύνουν τον δρόμο τους.

With God’s command and η συγκατάθεση του προφήτη...

...we ask for your daughter Leyla’s χέρι γάμο με τον γιο μας Νίκο.

ATHENS 1979

Beloved Sema...

Mother asked how we could fit μια ολόκληρη ζωή σε μια βαλίτσα.

I don’t care about possessions.

I can’t fit my love for you στην απόσταση μεταξύ μας.

But I have heard that...

...those trying to return γυρίζουν πίσω στα σύνορα.

As though we’re not from there.

As though we never existed.

In Istanbul, they called us «Ελληνική ωοτοκία»...

...and here they call us Τουρκοσπόρι. Τουρκική ωοτοκία.

Every time I leave home ψάχνω για δουλειά...

...I cling to the hope I’ll τα λέμε έξω στο δρόμο.

A childish fancy.

But it keeps me going.

We can speak Greek το μόνο που θέλουμε τώρα.

But I always speak Turkish.

So I won’t forget if I ever return.

So I can talk to you again.

So I can write you letters.

Istanbul is far away...

...but memories of you are so near.

When I look at the sky, σε βλέπω.

When you smile, οι ουρανοί χαμογελούν.

We’ll meet again one day, υπόσχομαι.

Your beloved Niko.

Dear passengers...

...ensure all baggage is secured Στους θαλάμους οροφής...

...or under the seat in front of you.

Fasten your seatbelts, please.

Ensure your seat back is straight και ο δίσκος σας στοιβάζεται.

Open your window blinds...

...and stow your footrest.

Mom.

-Dearest. -Καλωσόρισμα.

Thank you, dear.

Let me get a look at you.

Have you lost weight?

No, I’m the same.

Really.

Dear.

Come on.

Are you well?

I should ask you that.

You’re all alone there. Ανησυχώ για σένα.

I’m fine, dear.

I’m in my neighborhood.

Why don’t you move in with me?

What keeps you in Istanbul?

Memories.

I grew up there.

Don’t worry. Νιώθω μια χαρά.

Dear.

So are we going to meet ο Κερέμ σου;

We are. He’s expecting us.

Nice place.

Welcome.

Thank you. Γειά σου.

Kerem. Sema.

-Pleased to meet you. -Επίσης.

Are you closed tonight?

I wanted it to be just us.

You’re so thoughtful.

Thank you.

It’s raining hard.

You arrived just in time.

You brought my phone, right?

Yes.

Kerem, your father called.

He left a note saying είναι στο δρόμο του.

I see.

Thank you.

Defne, could you come στην κουζίνα για μια στιγμή;

Please excuse us.

-I’ll be right back. -Καλά.

Could you all leave?

Stay away for a couple minutes.

Leave that.

What gives you the right να απαντήσω στο τηλέφωνό μου;

You lied to me, Kerem.

No looking at my phone and Καμία παρέμβαση στη ζωή μου, Ντεφνέ.

You said he was dead.

To me, my father’s dead.

That’s why I said that!

You gave him the number to this place.

Who do you think you are?

He asked for you. Τι έπρεπε να κάνω;

Why can’t we talk things over?

-Aren’t I your girlfriend? -Το να είμαι η κοπέλα μου...

...doesn’t give you the right...

...to answer my phone και ανακατεύομαι στη ζωή μου.

I’m not interfering.

I’m just trying to understand.

You don’t tell me anything.

I thought it was Aylin.

Oh boy!

Aylin, Aylin.

But it wasn’t her. Είσαι χαρούμενος τώρα;

Now I don’t trust you.

Kerem. Don’t.

Leave, Defne.

What?

Leave.

Look me in the eye.

Look me in the eye, I said.

I’m not going anywhere. Okay?

We’re going to talk it all over.

What’s going on with your father?

Why are you so angry at him?

Why is a part of you so sad?

Tell me everything.

I’m your girlfriend.

I love you. Understand that.

If we can’t talk about these things, τι νόημα έχει;

You’re right.

There’s no point.

Not like this.

You’re overstepped, Defne.

I don’t want to hurt you anymore.

So I’m asking you to go.

Tell your mother...

...something came up.

Make up an excuse.

Kerem. Don’t.

Kerem.

-Let’s go, Mom. -Μα γιατί;

I’ll explain later.

Come on.

What happened?

Are you okay?

Kerem.

We’re closed.

Son.

Please.

Please.

I kept calling.

I know.

I didn’t answer.

Did it occur to you that Δεν ήθελα να μιλήσω;

Why did you come here?

Especially after all this time?

You’re right.

You’re right to be angry and upset.

You didn’t visit even once.

After we returned to Turkey...

...you didn’t come once.

Did you know Η μαμά φώναζε το όνομά σου;

As she died.

Now who cares if you come....

...or go...

...are dead, or alive.

I couldn’t come, Son. Υπάρχουν πράγματα που δεν ξέρεις.

And I don’t want to know!

I don’t even know you!

And you don’t know me! Είναι καλύτερα έτσι!

Let me tell you something else.

Because of you, Κι εγώ δεν μπορώ να αγαπήσω.

Because you never loved us.

Not me...

...and not Mom.

No, no...

...I loved you more than anything.

Forgive me, Son.

Take care of yourself.

Have you nothing to say, Niko? Φεύγουμε.

ATHENS 1987

Look at me, just once.

You haven’t looked at me σε 10 χρόνια.

You never loved me, did you?

You never forgot her.

Leyla, I’m sorry.

I never lied to you.

You knew when you married me.

I always respected you.

I gave you the best life I could.

Of course you deserved better...

...but it was I all I could do.

If you’ll be happier in Turkey...

...I won’t stand in your way.

You can send Kerem in the summer.

Come too, if you like.

If you ask for a divorce...

...that’s your choice.

Shame on you.

After 10 years...

...shame on you.

I’m not sending Kerem. Με ακούς;

You’ll never see your son again.

-Leyla. -Ασε με ήσυχο!

Kerem...

...I love you, Son.

Go outside.

What do you know about love?

It hurts right here. You know?

It hurts a lot. Φυσικά και ξέρω.

You can’t breathe.

Do you know when the pain stops?

-Do you know? -Οταν;

When you surrender.

When you love him, flaws and all.

When you dare to call him, ό,τι κι αν γίνει.

When, whether you’re together or not...

...you learn to be grateful...

...that he exists.

When you are able να συνεχίσω να τον αγαπώ...

...the pain...

...disappears.

And you say to yourself...

...how lucky I am to know true love.

Then nothing else matters

So don’t upset yourself.

If you truly love Kerem,...

...what could be more beautiful?

What about you, Mother?

Who have you loved like this?

Someone I met long before your father.

I’m so fortunate to love like this.

And nobody can take ότι μακριά μου.

You, too, are lucky...

...to love, to be able to love, Κερέμ τόσο πολύ.

Dear.

Kerem, my son,...

...I never had the chance να εξηγηθώ.

Perhaps it’s too late. Ίσως είναι ακριβώς η κατάλληλη στιγμή.

I didn’t stay away all those years...

...because it’s what I wanted.

There are things you need to know.

Before you were born, υπήρχε μια γυναίκα που αγαπούσα.

When I lost her, Έχασα ένα κομμάτι του εαυτού μου.

Your mother never forgave me for μη μπορώντας να την ξεχάσω.

To punish me, δεν με άφηνε να σε δω.

I could barely breathe, so θα μπορούσα να σου κάνω κάτι καλό;

I could have.

I made a mistake. Συγχωρέστε με.

Forgive me for being unable to be with you.

For being unable to show πόσο πολύ σε αγάπησα...

...for being unable to give you ένα χαρούμενο σπίτι.

The house I was born in είναι τώρα δικό σου.

Perhaps you’ll do what I couldn’t και φτιάξε ένα σπίτι εκεί.

With pride, longing and devotion, ο αγαπημένος σου πατέρας, Νίκο.

Dad?

Good evening. Είσαι ο γιος του Νίκου Καζανίδη;

Yes.

Dad, please don’t die.

I was unable to say anything.

I’m so sorry, Dad.

Forgive me.

Defne.

Hello, Kerem.

I apologize.

I’m so sorry.

Defne, my father’s in the hospital.

You can’t stay here. Παρουσιάζομαι.

-Kerem. -Εγώ φταίω, Ντεφνέ.

It’s all my fault.

It’s not your fault.

It was an accident.

I chased him out.

I chased you away, too.

I hurt everyone.

I ruin everything.

Don’t let my dad die.

Niko Kazanidis’ relatives?

Who, who?

Niko Kazanidis.

Us.

These were in Mr. Niko’s car.

How is he?

The doctor is with him.

They’re doing a CT scan του εγκεφάλου του.

The doctor will update you.

We need you to sign here.

Mom?

Mom, that’s you.

Beloved Sema,...

We lost Father.

As we were leaving Istanbul μέτρησε τους επιβάτες...

...and said the city is minus 32 people.

Now the world is minus one more person.

Minus Yorgo.

Death is a strange thing.

We all live as though αυτός ο κόσμος δεν ήταν προσωρινός.

Our fights and worries are futile.

Is it also futile to go on loving you?

I learned...

...you were engaged.

I wish you happiness.

I cannot be angry or resentful.

I lost everything in Istanbul.

My home, my childhood...

...my memories, and you.

Now I’ll never go back.

There is nothing there for me but pain.

Then I remember Apollo and Daphne.

Asli and Kerem.

I know that true love is eternal.

True love is not to give up.

For as long as I live...

...as long as I take breath...

...I will love you and you alone.

Niko Kazanidis’ relatives?

The patient is recovering.

In stable condition.

As of today...

...we’re moving him from εντατική σε ένα δωμάτιο.

I’m so happy for you.

Niko,...

...I’m not letting you go anywhere.

Do you hear me?

Niko.

Niko.

Niko.

Niko, it’s me.

Sema.

Sema?

Am I dead?

Darling.

Kerem.

Darling.

My son.

Dad.

Darling.

Asli waited with Kerem so οι στάχτες του δεν θα σκορπίζονταν.

A spark set fire to her hair.

The ashes of the two lovers ήταν ενωμένοι.

They stayed together forever.

Beautiful.

Then if we have a son, θα τον ονομάσουμε Κερέμ.

And if it’s a daughter?

Defne.

All right.

Sema...

...consider this an engagement present.

Niko, if anyone saw it, Δεν μπορούσα να εξηγήσω.

At least take this.

Until our wedding day.

When it finds a space as deep as a breath,

Let time stop, ενώ τρέχει παρ' όλα αυτά

Then let it run, αφήστε την καρδιά μου να ακολουθήσει μια βιασύνη

Let the truth be forgotten ακόμα και με την αλήθεια

I wish to hit the road χωρίς να κοιτάξει πίσω

Though eyes wait a lifetime για μια λάμψη από χαρά

Searching for everyone but the mirrors

Oh those eyes

Dewy sometimes, they yearn

Though words are as cold as the night

Gülcin and Kostas... Ποιος ενέπνευσε τους χαρακτήρες Νίκο και Σέμα...

Now they are living happily together.

You know there are times δεν μπορείς να βρεις τον εαυτό σου

Then you suddenly run into yourself κατά σύμπτωση

Now and then on a street, ή σε ένα τραγούδι

Life goes by και απλά δεν το καταλαβαίνεις

You know there are times δεν μπορείς να βρεις τον εαυτό σου

Then you suddenly run into yourself κατά σύμπτωση

Now and then on a street, ή σε ένα τραγούδι

Life goes by και απλά δεν το καταλαβαίνεις

Life goes by και απλά δεν το καταλαβαίνεις