“Exiled by society. United by circumstance.”
Upon being released from prison, Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) returns home hoping to put his past behind him and lead a quiet, peaceful life. However, his hometown offers little sanctuary, as local rivals and old enemies are waiting to settle scores. Around the same time, Selma (Necla Nazır), a mother driven by necessity to work as an oriental dancer in a local venue to fund her child's education, arrives in the conservative town. Her line of work creates immediate friction and moral judgment among the locals. When Ferdi's enemies instigate trouble for her as well, Ferdi and Selma find themselves facing common adversaries. Brought together by shared hardship and local hostility, the two form an unexpected bond, supporting one another in a town determined to push them to the margins.
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Cast
15 people
Ferdi Tayfur
Ferdi
Also in
The Fountain
Setting Sun
Necla Nazır
Selma
Also in
Çarıklı Milyoner
You're Crazy
Temel Gürsu
Also in
The Fountain
We Hit The Road
Tanju Gürsu
Also in
Birds of Exile
Four Women in the Harem
Arda Uskan
Yalçin Avsar
Ömer
Sertaç Karan
Kadir Savun
Asim Baba
Known for
Zübük
Arabesque
Necla Nazir
Selma
Seyfettin Özkasap
Eray Özbal
Bilal
Known for
Katma Değer Şaban
At the Bar
Mete Sezer
Supporting Actor
Known for
King of the Doormen
The Top Scorer
Temel Gürsu Director · Arda Uskan Writer Sertaç Karan Cinematographer
First release February 1, 1982 · Produced in Türkiye · Original title Olmaz Olsun
Production
Kuzey Film
Production
Türkiye
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Original title
Olmaz Olsun
Original language
Turkish
Release dates
Türkiye · February 1, 1982
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No release date listed for United States.
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