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[dramatic radio news theme plays]

[announcer] It is six o'clock.

Time for the news.

Women continue to be kidnapped one by one in Istanbul.

It is not yet known whether the mysterious kidnappings are linked to one another,

and there are no suspects at the moment.

Police forces are carrying out a thorough investigation of the incidents.

Come on, Ahmet.

It's all over.

Come on. Eat something, will you?

We're out of here as soon as it's midnight.

Uh... you told me the flow of time changed, though?

- Without fixing anything... - Forget about fixing, Esra.

We have to stop doing all this. We're not fixing anything at all.

Okay, I get it. If we stay here, it's a risk...

But I... found my mum.

We're going to cause a lot of trouble. Do you want that, Esra?

Halit's here as well. He's not in his time, is he?

- We'll just abandon him, shall we? - I don't care about that.

- I want out of all this. - [ship's horn blares]

They're going to hang me.

I've felt that rope around my neck. The stool was kicked away.

I won't stay in this time any more. I must go.

[sombre music playing]

You're going to abandon me here as well?

[exhales] You can sort it out on your own.

Send Halit back to his day, and then you go home.

- But, Ahmet... I can't do it without you... - Yes, you can.

You're not a beginner now... are you?

- [seabirds calling] - [ship's horn blares]

[suspenseful music playing]

[car door closes]

[dog barking in distance]

[snoring softly]

[gate opens]

[crickets chirping]

[owl hooting]

[crow cawing]

[dramatic music playing]

[woman screaming]

[crashing and banging]

[groans]

[sounds of struggling and screaming continue]

[sighs]

[screaming]

[continues screaming]

[screaming fades]

[car door opens]

- [car door closes] - [engine starts]

[theme music plays]

MIDNIGHT AT THE PERA PALACE

[door opens]

- [Esra clears throat] - [sighs]

You've really become like a brother to me.

Will I ever see you again, Ahmet?

[breathing shakily]

Go on, then.

It's midnight soon.

[melancholy music playing]

[chuckles softly]

[sighs]

[dramatic music playing]

[sighs]

[clock ticking loudly]

[chiming]

[music fades]

[ticking continues softly]

[suspenseful music playing]

[thunder crashing]

- Esra. - [Esra gasps] Oh, Ahmet!

Oh! I knew that you wouldn't be able to leave me!

- The gateways, they don't work. - [Esra] Huh?

No. No, they won't work. It's all because of Halit, you know.

- Why did he come here, anyway? - Uh...

For love? It's not like you're the only lovers in this world!

[Esra] Uh, calm down. Don't panic, okay? We'll find a way.

[man] Do you know who I am?

Master Naim, retired warden of the mint!

How can you not let me in?

Sir, I can't possibly let you in here dressed like that.

- To hell with your ridiculous dress codes! - [Esra] What's going on, Master Naim?

[Naim] Oh.

Peride?

Did you come to claim me?

Peride, I'm not ready to die.

- Tell the Grim Reaper that I'm not ready. - Don't worry. I'll talk to him.

- What's wrong? - He kidnapped that working girl.

- Like when she was a child. - Leyla's been taken?

I saw it, but I couldn't do anything.

[Halit] What's going on?

[Naim chokes]

[spluttering]

[groaning]

- [Esra gasps] Master Naim! - [Naim groaning]

[Halit] Call for help. Do it now!

A drunken old man. Your only witness?

So?

Yes.

Well... the bomb was left at the Pera Palace by those Nazi agents.

- Could they be involved somehow? - Slow down. Slow down.

Halit,

seeing as it's you, I agree to investigate.

When that drunken old fool wakes up, we'll take his statement.

[siren wailing]

[Esra sighs]

So, where have you been all night?

What's going through that lovely mind of yours? Are you jealous?

No, um... no, I was only asking.

Esra, you don't need to pretend.

It's sweet.

When you're in love, you get jealous.

It was nothing like that, though. I had a few errands to run.

Um... Master Naim...

He collapsed from a heart attack when he saw you.

He looked petrified.

Mmm. Yes, he seemed to be. But I don't know why he collapsed.

[Meliha] Ah!

Well, looks like you've beaten me to it already.

What does our know-all inspector say? Still claiming they're isolated episodes?

Was it a coincidence, the woman kidnapped tonight?

[Esra] When did you hear about that?

Who hasn't heard? The whole city knows.

- Leyla, you mean? - Who's that?

I think the lady means the Cahide Sonku kidnapping.

- [Esra] What? - [Meliha] Yeah.

- She was kidnapped just this evening. - [Esra gasps]

[Meliha] It's terrible.

When... did you find out about that?

Like she said, everyone knows. It was on the radio earlier.

Who's Leyla? A friend of yours?

- [Ahmet] Esra! - Was she kidnapped?

Esra! Hurry! What's going on?

When was she kidnapped?

Esra... is very tired, Miss Meliha.

You talk to the inspector if you want to.

He'll give you all the information you need.

Come on.

[Meliha] I bet the same person is kidnapping all the women.

Don't you think, Mr Halit?

I don't trust that woman. Don't say another word to her.

[car doors close]

[engine starts]

[dramatic music playing]

[man in French] Good evening.

I have a reservation for room number 411.

Your name, sir?

Dupont.

[woman] Mr Dupont, we were expecting you.

Welcome to Pera Palace.

Your room is ready. Do you have any luggage?

I like travelling light.

Uh, we apologise for the state of the lobby.

We had a tragic incident.

It doesn't matter.

[valet] Welcome, Mr Halit.

- [Halit] Thank you. - [valet] Can I do anything for you?

- [Ahmet] Esra. - [Halit] No, thank you.

[doorman] Welcome, Mr Halit.

[Halit] Are you all asleep?

[sighs]

[chuckles]

However you're disguised,

your shadow gives you away, Mümtaz.

[Mümtaz sighs]

I'm your best friend, in case you forgot, Halit?

- [sighs] - Our friendship is long gone.

- [Mümtaz sighs] - [Halit] Mmph.

[grunts]

Don't lose focus, dear friend.

You are obsessed with that woman.

You have this great power in your hand, and it's going to waste.

And we... we could both continue what we have begun,

and achieve so much more.

We could both revolutionise the world. Hmm?

- [Halit] Get out! [grunts] - [Mümtaz] Let go of me!

- [panting] - [Halit] Don't ever come back!

With you or without,

I will achieve my dream.

There's no way you have of making me stop from time travelling, Halit!

[drops case and cane]

[Esra] Oh, shit!

[gasps]

The Gateway of Truth.

[inhales]

I don't know how I got out of there.

When I opened my eyes,

I was lying in the cellar of the hotel.

I thought I'd gone crazy.

[horn blares]

[Halit] I tried to understand what had happened to me and where I was.

I found myself on the first day of 1941.

[dramatic music playing]

[man 1] Stop! What are you doing?

- Let him go. Let him go! - [gunshot]

[screaming]

- [commotion] - [gunshot]

[man 2] Let's go. Move.

[Halit] Mümtaz decided he owed me his life.

He took me into his care.

I had nowhere else to go.

And no choice but to accept his help.

Although my memory had abandoned me,

the love in my heart

reminded me why I came here.

I told Mümtaz.

I pleaded with him to help me find you.

[sighs] Going back to the subject...

Who is Mümtaz? And what's he trying to do?

Mümtaz,

he's a puny little man with a big dream.

Once he knew the hotel's secret, he gave into temptation right away.

We began working together.

And then I soon realised I'd made a big mistake

after I saw what his plans were.

And that was when he stole the room keys from me.

He started using the time travel purely for his own personal gain.

He used to say that he would change the world.

And he wanted to start from here.

Now I see. So he's the one who messed everything up.

You could have stopped him, though?

- [Halit] I tried, but I wasn't able to. - [sighs]

Although I never gave up.

That's why I bought the hotel.

To stop Mümtaz from being able to travel through time.

[sighs] He's not given up either, I see.

He tried every trick there is to get my hotel.

When that didn't work, he started pulling these tricks.

- [sighs] - [Halit] Ah.

If I'm gonna put a stop to him,

I need to get back the keys that he stole from me.

[scoffs]

Well, at least that's not a worry right now.

- The gateways aren't working. - [Halit sighs]

It's temporary, I hope.

I'm going to figure it all out.

[Esra sighs]

What's wrong, Esra?

Uh, it's Leyla. She needs my help.

[street vendors calling]

[Meliha] Esra?

- [Esra sighs] - We keep bumping into each other. Why?

You were saying last night that you're sure

that it's just one guy who's abducting all of those women.

What did you mean?

And give my information to a rival newspaper?

- No, but I'm not your rival. - Hmm.

I'm not working for any other newspaper.

- Why should I trust you? - [Esra sighs]

Well, one of your friends is the bomber, and the other one...

Look, if that Halit isn't hiding something from everybody,

well, then I will eat my hat.

I guess you'll have to.

Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, have you ever read that book? I recommend it.

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go and try to solve this case.

If you don't work for a newspaper, you don't have a press card, I take it.

That must be hard.

This press card is like a key that opens doors for me.

See you.

[lively music playing]

NEW YEAR'S BALL AT THE PERA PALACE

[radio news theme plays]

[announcer] It's the 29th of May, 1941.

Now, time for the news.

There was a very strong earthquake in the Muğla province

at around ten pm last night.

Authorities put the magnitude of the earthquake as six.

Hundreds of houses were destroyed, and fires broke out.

Four deaths have been confirmed so far.

Riots in Paris are growing in intensity,

as neighbouring nations fear the riots could spread...

1892...

[urgent knocking at door]

- [knocking] - [Halit] Ahmet?

- Ahmet. - [Ahmet] 1892!

- [Halit] I'm sorry? - [Ahmet] Come in.

It all started with the earthquake that year.

[sighs] The gateways.

They're breaking points in the flow of time.

It's the tremor that triggers it all.

- If we can create our own tremor, then... - Ahmet.

I came here to talk to you about something different.

I know how we can get the keys from Mümtaz.

But we need your help to do it.

Come on.

We need to get a photo of you right now.

I'll make sure Mümtaz's butler leaves,

and then you

will replace him.

- Have you been to America? - Why?

Mümtaz only hires American butlers.

I have to pretend to be American?

[groans]

[sighs] I know all the geography, but what about the accent?

Uh... surely you can put one on?

- [Ahmet sighs] - [photographer] Look this way, please.

[murmur of conversation]

[light jazz music playing]

[Selahattin] You sounded very worried on the phone. Is everything all right?

Thanks. Yes, it's all fine.

Hmm. Then I'm listening.

So, what's so important? And how can I help?

So you were taking pictures for the Yeni Sabah newspaper?

[Selahattin] I was.

We didn't get a chance to talk very much. I'm a journalist too.

Oh, are you? Gosh. Which rag do you work for?

That's... what I wanted to talk to you about here.

- I'm searching for work. - [Selahattin] Oh.

Do you think you could help me?

You're Halit's fiancée, so I believe?

[laughs]

[Selahattin] I mean, don't get me wrong.

I'm all in favour of women in the world of work, but...

It's just, I would have thought...

I mean, when you have a fiancé as rich as Mr Halit, then, uh...

I want to investigate all these missing women.

It's personal to me now.

All right. I'll do everything I can to help you.

- [Ahmet] I'm from New Hamp-shy-er. - New Hampshire.

- New Hampshire. - New Hampshire.

I'm from New Hampshire.

- New Hampshire. - [Esra] Ahmet!

[gasps happily]

- I've got a job! - What job?

- Journalist. - [sighs]

Are you going to get married as well? Have you decided to stay in this time?

Huh? Why don't you have some kids? Buy a house?

It's nothing to do with that! It's Leyla.

To find my mum, as well.

So getting this press card, it opens doors.

- It means I can go anywhere. - Hmm. Here.

[Ahmet sighs]

The NSS man.

I can't shake him off.

They think that I planted that bomb.

I know how to fix the gateways.

But there's no way I can blow up the Garden Bar

with all these police watching.

The Garden Bar?

[sighs]

Ahmet...

- Are you all right? - I'm fine.

One explosion broke it, so I'll just fix it with another one.

It's like they say. Diamond cuts diamond.

[Halit] Ahmet.

From now on, you are Alfred Jones.

- [groans] - What?

And what are you two up to?

If we want to get the keys back,

Ahmet has to take on a little role for Mümtaz.

[kissing]

[sighs] I suppose I should go and practise. Esra?

- Huh? - Can you come and help me? Hmm?

- This way. - [Esra] Ahem.

What's going on? Hmm? When did you become lovebirds?

- Ahmet, what are you talking about? - Esra!

Uh... yeah...

[sighs] It's okay.

- You don't have to worry about it. - Hmm?

Because before he came here, Halit and Sonya...

- They... - Hmm? Him and Sonya?

[sighs]

Just figure it out. And look, here you are.

Look, you're not bruised, so it must be okay!

No, it isn't. It's not all right. It can't be.

You and my father?

- How many times did we discuss it? - [footsteps]

The Gateway of Tr...

- [door closes] - [Esra] I don't have any luck.

I fell in love for the very first time ever.

And then...

[sighs]

It's far too complicated.

[gentle music playing]

[sighs]

Esra.

You're delaying the heartbreak. That's all.

Of course we want to believe that it's possible. We do.

But we can't change destiny.

So then... [sighs]

You tell me why this is happening, Ahmet?

Could destiny... be more than one story?

Maybe there are lots of possibilities.

You'll need these if you want to get a job.

The Sorbonne?

But I've never even learnt French.

It was the best I could do in such a rush.

[Esra] Esra Vatansever?

I didn't know your surname. I used mine.

Great, thanks.

Shall we go for dinner tonight?

I missed you.

Bravo. I'm pleased there are educated ladies like you in the country.

A few of them.

You were there during the tragic incident at the hotel?

Yes, sir.

Your first task is to write an article describing what happened there.

Make it a good one.

Mr Yunus, actually... I'd like to investigate the kidnapped women.

Do you think I could do both?

However good you think you are, you have to prove your worth first.

Now, get to work, will you?

[ship's horn blares]

[gulls calling]

[Naim groans] Where is he?

Where is he?

[officer] Nurse! Here! The patient's finally awake.

[nurse] I'm coming.

[Naim groans]

- Where is he? - [officer] Who are you talking about, sir?

That bastard who kidnapped my granddaughter.

I saw him do it. Halit. His car was there.

[gasps] Nobody else has the same car.

I'm sure of it. Nobody else has that car.

Mr Halit is outside to pick you up.

Oh. Coming.

Do you think you could get this to the press?

[man] Of course.

[sighs]

[emotional music playing]

[sultry jazz music playing in club]

[Lili, in Turkish] ♪ The nights I spend without you ♪

♪ Your longing pierces my heart ♪

♪ Oh, I suffer so much ♪

♪ Why are we apart? ♪

♪ To make me love you You burned me inside out ♪

♪ You gave me hope ♪

♪ You said, "I'm yours now" ♪

♪ You caressed my hair and loved me ♪

♪ You fought so hard with my heart ♪

♪ Why did you run away from me? ♪

♪ And cause all this trouble to me? ♪

♪ It's enough, what you've done to me ♪

♪ Love me to put me out of my misery ♪

♪ I'm dying of your longing, your love ♪

♪ I love you so much ♪

♪ I'm dying of your longing, your love ♪

♪ I love you so much ♪

[quiet jazz piano music playing]

[in Hungarian] Hi, there.

Do we know each other?

Hmm?

[laughs]

- [in English] Do I know you? - Ah.

Well, no...

- We don't know each other yet. - Ah.

Then shall we meet?

I'm Lili.

[chuckles softly]

Uh... my name's Ahmet.

Ahmet.

- I'm pleased to meet you, Ahmet. - Me too.

It's so funny.

I sensed... uh...

I sense... I've met you before.

Good, thanks.

Well, you should come back here.

I'd love to see you.

Same here.

[slow jazz music playing on radio]

[Halit] Do you remember this song?

Stay here with me.

I can't bear another night without you.

What do you say...

to getting married next week?

[laughs awkwardly]

Why do we have to rush?

Why do we need to wait? What is there to stop us?

Well, um... I need to find Leyla.

Well, I won't stand in your way.

Not at all.

I will always stand by you, Esra.

I know you will.

Yeah, but...

[inhales sharply] You don't belong in this time, Halit.

And neither do I.

[Halit sighs]

Ahmet puts this rubbish in your head.

You're not listening to his crazy ideas, are you?

We can stay in this time.

I believe in love and destiny.

With our reunion, the gateway's not working...

I know that's the reason for it.

It's clear what our destiny should be.

What's that look for?

[sighs shakily]

Everything started as soon as you came here.

- The women getting kidnapped... - You think I'm responsible?

Of course not.

[sighs] Say that Ahmet turns out to be right?

- The Gateway... - [sighs]

Uh... Halit!

I'll show you downstairs. We wouldn't want Ahmet to be worried.

[door opens]

YENİ SABAH DAILY POLITICAL NEWSPAPER

[typing]

A STRANGE BOMBING INCIDENT AT THE PERA PALACE

Who changed my article?

[gasps]

Who changed my article?

Uh, excuse me?

I had clearly indicated who it was who planted the bomb.

But it says here that an unknown person switched the suitcases.

Yunus said it was imprudent.

[Yunus] Use the photos that we discussed.

Could you tell me why you chose to doctor my article?

No, I won't tell you that.

[scoffs]

Uh... but... I wrote what the police already know.

I mean, it's not like I just made it all up, you know.

You are clearly far too rebellious.

If you can't handle issues with a little tact,

well, this is clearly no place for a woman like you.

[lively music playing]

- [sighs] - Bravo.

You were sacked on your first day at work.

That's a great achievement. Congratulations.

[Esra sighs]

[sombre music plays]

[sighs]

[Ahmet] What? You're not talking?

That's your fault.

You put that rubbish in my head.

[snorts]

Miss Esra? There's a telegram for you.

[gasps] Sabiha Sertel?

[upbeat music playing]

[gasps]

[laughs]

It's to work at the Tan newspaper!

[woman] We're in need of daring reporters like you at the newspaper.

Miss Sabiha, you are my idol.

I mean... making me this offer,

I just can't tell you how much this really means to me.

I grew up reading all about your journalistic scoops.

What's that?

Ah, Miss Sabiha.

What do you think you're doing here?

- [Sabiha] Do you know each other? - Yes.

Esra is a reporter now on the Tan newspaper team.

So you and her will work together.

She'll work with me?

What's that?

Oh, this has just arrived. No idea who sent it.

"With this letter, which I request your newspaper prints,

I proudly declare that I am the person who kidnapped the women."

[dramatic music playing]

"Perhaps it's time for me to explain my intentions."

"The late Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's biggest mistake was to put women above us."

[scoffs]

"It is undeniable that a woman's place should be in the home,

bearing and raising our children."

"If all the rights of women are not revoked immediately, then...

I should warn you that, one by one..."

One by one?

"One by one, I will kill them."

"This letter is a warning."

"If it is not heeded,

those in charge will be forcing me to commit my first murder."

"If we don't return to the old order, then my acts will only get worse."

[knocking at door]

- Enter. - [door opens]

[man] Mr Halit, Inspector Kadri is here.

He says he wants to see you.

Yes.

Go through.

[door closes]

[Kadri] Halit, you're in trouble.

That drunk's recovered.

He saw your car in front of the mansion

the same night his granddaughter was kidnapped.

You'll have to come down to the station with me.

[theme music playing]