Dilberay (2022) Movie Script
This film is the true story of DILBERAY.
Gel.
Come here, my daughter.
Peace be upon you.
Wa alaikum salam.
What's up, brother?
We are from Mara.
The whole familythe kids, the friends' kidsthey're all inside the truck.
Eee?
They told me about you. We were looking for a place to stay.
Do you have any money?
Something is going on.
Al.
That's it.
I'll find something more for you tomorrow.
I have carpets and things like that too.
Shall we find a place for you then, okay?
Come on, settle in over there. Come on, move in.
-I'll take care of it tomorrow. -Okay, I'll wait.
-Thanks. -Okay.
What are we going to do, Hseyin abi?
We will give them the gold. There is no other option.
What do these guys want?
Aren't they letting us stay here?
He'll put it there if he gets his tribute.
Bring out the gold that your mother left you!
You too! Come on!
I won't give them away, Hseyin. I'd rather die than give them away.
What are you talking about?!
I'll cut off his arm and still get it.
He's talking to himself.
Let's choose two rugs from here too.
Damn! (Hey!)
What are you doing, son?!
-Haven't we paid our penance yet? -Let's take these rugs.
Is what you're doing befitting a man?
Is this what being a young man is like?
Do you have no compassion?
My mother is coming!
My mother is coming, my mother is coming! Hurry!
Where are the carpets?! Give me the carpets!
Anne!
Anne!
The account has been closed.
Help!
I'll shove it up your ass, and your birth too!
4 years later
We're going to die here!
What are you waiting for, you bastard?!
Go find me some bread! Go find me some food!
No, Hasan, really, no. Where would I find one?
I swear to God and my holy book, I'll kill you all.
Leave me alone, Hasan. I have a baby in my arms, can't you see?
I don't give a damn about the baby or about you!
Go sit over there, I'll find it.
Just try finding them, you'll find their corpses here.
Sister, don't leave us.
Don't worry, I'll come.
Hurry up!
What are you doing, girl?
-What are you doing, Meryem? -I'm good.
Aunt Fatma, my parents haven't come back yet.
The baby is crying a lot.
Hasan is hungry, Kerim is hungry.
Give me a piece of bread.
Try somewhere else, we don't have that here.
-Mom, don't say that. -What shouldn't I say?
Didn't his mother spread gossip and have me beaten up?
Now they've gone, leaving these things behind.
Let me kiss your feet, auntie. Please, give me a piece.
Don't you have any compassion for a tiny baby? For God's sake...
Go away, girl!
Mom, let me help.
Come here, girl!
I'm going to shit in your mouth! Come here!
I'm fed up! I swear I'm fed up!
This mansion has driven me crazy.
I've already gone.
Did they offer us an apartment and we refused it?
Hey Dilber! What are you standing there for?
The dishes are still there, go wash them!
-I'm coming, Mom. -Come on!
Belle!
Let's go and take a look.
-My mother will kill me. -We'll be right back.
Hey Dilber! Where's your head, girl?
Come carry these clothes. My back already hurts. Let's go!
Mary.
Damn it!
Meryem, let's go home. We're going to get beaten up.
Stop whining. What's done is done. We're going to take that beating.
If we run back, they won't notice.
You're a coward, huh? Afraid of a slap?
What if something happens to us there?
What's coming?
I have a feeling something very bad is going to happen.
That won't happen. Let's go.
Let's wait and see.
-We were about to go inside. -Mom, come with your father.
There are some very important professors inside, all from Ankara.
-Our mother is inside, waiting for us. -Come on, my daughter, let's clear this place out.
Come here, girl.
What are you doing, kids?
Come here.
Is this a playground? You could have just entered through the door.
We were going to go in, but they wouldn't let us.
Go ahead and sit down, but don't make any noise.
Listen to me too, I have something to say.
How old are you?
I am my mother's eldest.
12-13 years old.
Don't mind her, I have a much better voice.
What should we do, Professor?
Let's not disappoint them, since they're so enthusiastic.
Yes, yes.
Come, my heart, let's have a conversation.
Come, my heart, let's have a conversation.
Don't let anyone come between us, my love, don't let anyone come between us.
Who do I have?
Whom should I beg?
Remove the darkness from your heart, my soul.
-What is your name? -Dilber. Dilber Babu
-Are you studying, Dilber? -Yes, I am studying.
-My dear girl, are you going to school? -I studied up to the third grade.
You chose a folk song, but your voice has a barak-like quality, you know that, right?
You surprised us, Dilber. Where did you learn this folk song?
I was born in Mara, and then we fled and came here.
Please never give up singing folk songs, Dilber?
If you never give up on folk songs, they will never give up on you.
-Okay then. -Where were we?
-Number 27 too. -Uncle, I haven't even mentioned it yet.
Maryam, my mother, has gone mad.
If she tells my father, he'll chop me into pieces.
-I'll say something too. -Come on, come on.
I'll tell you too.
Let's call number 27.
Come here. Come, come.
Where were you?!
Where were you?
We were with Mary, father.
Don't hit Mom!
-Where were you? -We were with Maryam, Dad.
Where the hell have you been?
Please don't do it, Dad!
Where are you taking me, Dad?!
Dad, please don't! Dad, I beg you, please don't!
Dad, please don't do it!
Dad, please don't! Dad!
Dad, please don't! Please don't, Dad!
Father, please, I beg you! Father, don't do it!
Dad, please don't!
Dad! Dad, please dad!
If you tarnish my honor, do you think I'll let you live?!
Didn't I tell you?!
I just sang folk songs, Dad. I sang the folk song I learned from you.
Are you going to become a folk singer? Or are you going to end up in nightclubs?!
I know what I'm going to do to you.
Baby... Baby...
Baba...
Please, Dad, don't do it! Dad, please don't!
Father, I beg you! Please, father, please!
Dad, please...
You're afraid of the dark, aren't you?
Stay here tonight.
Pain and fear are both good things for a woman.
Don't be afraid, girl, it's us.
Anne?
Don't be afraid, your father isn't here.
Mother Zeli will heal her hand.
Give me your hand.
Hang in there, my daughter, it's over.
I broke it, take it.
Apply thoroughly.
Don't worry, my dear Dilber. Your hand will be fine.
Quiet girl, quiet! The man will hear and come!
Sir. Sir.
Finished.
Give me your other hand.
Give me your other hand.
Do you know why we burn this?
-What is this? -Henna, girl.
This henna has the scent of paradise.
Take a look.
Mom, heaven smells so good.
Smell it; it will refresh you.
I said it, I forced you.
Are you angry with me?
Let it be.
Remember when they applauded at the end? That was really great.
If I had said it, they would have applauded me too.
Everyone loved us.
Cook.
This smells like paradise.
If she's with us, we're not afraid of anything. My mother said so.
Belle,...
...I heard something.
What did you hear, girl?
They're going to marry you off, Dilber.
They sent word everywhere.
Pray that no one asks for it.
Maybe they won't want to.
Why would they want that?
We're still kids, aren't we?
-Yes, sir? -There's a letter for Hseyin Babu.
-Uncle Hseyin. -What?
I received a letter for you.
Letter?
Who's this guy?
Get inside!
-Where did they send it from? -They sent it from TRT Ankara radio.
It says so on it.
-They sent it over the radio, right? -Yes.
Postman, could you please read this to me?
I can't read, but I understand.
This Dilber was so small, I said, this girl has a unique voice.
It burns and pierces through a person's lungs.
Since she had such a beautiful voice, why didn't she let Maryam sing?
-He has something he's afraid of. -What are you saying, what would he be afraid of?
Emine!
Brother Hseyin, you know better, but...
...this won't end well.
I mean, it would be a brothel, a drinking party, God forbid.
What are you talking about, son?
Watch your language, Mustafa!
The conversation is over. Now go home!
Throw it in the fire and get it over with, you damn bastard!
-Girl, do you know what happened? -Hasan, don't tell me.
Don't say "Hasan, I don't want it," please don't say it.
It's nothing bad. A letter arrived from Ankara.
You won, this idiot didn't win.
Are you telling the truth? Did I win?
I could have said it too, and I would have won. It's all your fault.
Hasan, did I win?
-Am I going to Ankara? -No way you're going!
They would never send it.
They'll marry you off tomorrow or the day after.
Is that it?
Come on girl, come on.
Your father kidnapped me, do you know how old I was?
I was maybe a year older than you, or maybe not even that.
I found myself in an unfamiliar place, among unfamiliar people.
To people like your father.
I never saw my mother or father again.
You can't change your destiny, Dilber.
It's impossible.
If you're stubborn, they'll take advantage of you.
But mom, I won.
It's over, the girl's gone! No more songs or music.
I have about 30-40 valuable carpets in my possession.
I'm selling it to whoever offers a good price.
His earnings are good, thank God.
We have other things to do as well.
We bought a field, and God willing, we'll cultivate it.
Masallah.
-Is the girl not home? -She'll be here soon.
Belle!
Come here, girl, the guests have arrived.
Is the title ready?
-2,000 lira. -Thanks.
May God bless you.
And this is our daughter.
The girl is very young, still a child.
Don't let his appearance fool you, sister. He's strong and powerful.
This is what raised the boys.
Dilber, this is your husband, kiss his hand.
They'll think you're deaf, girl. Come on!
Masallah.
Congratulations then!
-Congratulations. -Congratulations.
Congratulations.
Make some tea, go on.
Right away. Come on, girl.
Mahir, when are you planning the wedding?
-We'll do it right away, right away. -Right away?
No need to elaborate.
Good morning my baby.
Undress.
Strip naked!
Stop whining!
What happened, why are you shouting?
Is the girl alright?
Whether he's alright or dead, I don't know anymore.
My daughter, Dilber?
My daughter.
Belle.
My daughter.
This much bleeding isn't good, son.
Should we take him to the hospital, what should we do?
-You've completely written me off, haven't you? -God forbid!
What kind of talk is that, son?
She's faking it, didn't you realize, mom?
Go ahead and leave.
Don't touch the girl!
Give him some time to compose himself.
I paid 2,000 lira for this! So that it would fail from day one?
He's a living being too. He's a human being too.
You know so much, Mrs. Hafize! You've been acting like our mother since day one.
Come on, Mom, get out of the house, hurry!
Don't do that, son, it's a sin.
3 months later
-Mom, where is Dilber? -Over there.
Belle!
Come home, girl.
Didn't I tell you to walk? Why aren't you coming?
-Come home, girl! -Leave me alone, I'm working. Can't you see?
Walk!
-Let go! Please, let go! -Walk!
-Walk! -Please, let go.
What difference does it make if you work until morning, you stupid woman?!
I curse the day I married you, I curse my own brain!
What happened?! You were talking so much!
You don't even have an identity card.
What difference does it make if you die?
Who the hell is going to save you from me?
Kim Ulan!? Who?!
I'm going to shove this whole thing up my ass!
Can be!
Dilber, get up, my girl.
Dilber, what happened?
There's blood! Help! There's blood!
Peace be upon you.
-Welcome, Hafize sister. -Thank you.
What's wrong, sister?
Take your daughter away, Hseyin Aa.
What's wrong? Did our daughter do something rude?
Absolutely not. That's not the case at all.
The issue is my son.
He's mistreating the girl a lot.
He'll obviously be stuck with it.
Which one of us hasn't been through it, sister? What's going to happen?
He should grit his teeth a little more.
This isn't a big deal, just sit down and break your leg.
I understand your problem, Hafize sister, but I won't go with him.
So you're going to give your daughter away and then ask for the dowry back, huh?
No, absolutely not. I didn't say that.
What did you say?
The girl's body can't handle it, Hseyin Aa.
He'll die.
That's absolutely no problem.
Did the girl leave here in a wedding dress?
Output.
Only his body will be brought here.
And I was thinking, what is he talking about?
Go home.
He definitely needs to rest.
How old is this child?
What's it to you? Mind your own business, doctor.
If I hadn't protected it, it would have died right there.
He doesn't even have an identity card.
What happened, doctor?
So what? The girl is pregnant.
The baby in her womb died from the blows she received.
It happened this way, it happened that way.
I cleaned the uterus as thoroughly as possible, but it will take time to heal.
It seems so.
Take this.
Al.
I'm giving you more than enough, don't bother asking any further.
He should be bedridden for at least a week. Don't let him do any work or chores.
Okay, I'll see you off.
Yes,...
...I'm hungry, set the table.
Especially after you got beaten up twice...
...pretending to be sick...
...if you think you can just lie down and do nothing...
...I'll break his mouth and nose.
The week is over, you will get up and serve.
Do you understand?
Who am I talking to?
Mother Hafize?
My mother isn't here. I sent her to the carpet shop this morning.
Get ready for the evening...
...you will fulfill all your wifely duties.
Don't marry an incompetent woman.
Come on, are we here to sit around?
-Cheers, brother Mahir. -Cheers to your health.
What's wrong, brother? Is everything alright?
What is this, man? My mouth smells awful.
Your mouth is disgusting, huh?
What kind of appetizer is this?
I'll make a new one.
You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?
Why are you staring at me like that?
Are you complaining to me, you idiot?
Are you complaining to me, you idiot?!
Hold out your arm!
-Mahir, please don't! -Go ahead and drag it out! From now on...
Brother, don't do that.
-Get out of here, disappear! -Mahir!
Get lost!
-Brother, what did we do to you? -Get out!
-Hold out your arm! -Mahir!
Mahir, please don't do it.
From now on, every time I don't like a meal...
...I'm going to scratch your arm.
Do you understand, you idiot!
Belle?
Don't be afraid, my daughter.
May his arms and legs be broken, God willing.
He didn't like the food.
The mother got very angry. This time she went completely berserk.
Belle,...
...get out of here, girl.
My father doesn't want it, my mother doesn't want it.
Where should I go?
To Ankara.
What am I going to do there?
The inside.
You will give me this letter,...
...you will say, "You chose me, and here I am."
Yes,...
...is this that letter?
-Is that a letter from TRT? -Yes.
Thank you so much, Mom. May God bless you.
This is all I have.
Go save yourself.
Don't ever come back.
My father always used to say...
..."Are you going to end up in brothels and become a prostitute?"
Ol.
Be a whore.
But survive.
You are important, my daughter.
You are precious.
You deserve the best life.
Okay.
Come here, my daughter.
Okay? You're wet.
Uncle, they called me here.
This is a government office, TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation).
Behind.
They sent me a letter.
My teachers know me.
All the big professors praised me.
Which teacher?
Uncle Mustafa, Mustafa Geceyatmaz.
He knows me.
Mr. Mustafa is here. I'll inform him.
Please go to the waiting room.
Come on, girl.
Uncle Mustafa, do you recognize me?
Where are you from, my daughter? Which village?
From Dzce. Remember the folk song I sang there?
You sent a letter, remember?
Come, my heart, let me have a conversation with you.
Come, my heart, let's have a conversation...
I remember, I remember. Don't tire yourself out, my girl.
What is your name?
Belle.
Dear Babush.
Dilber, three whole years have passed. Why didn't you come until now?
They married me off, uncle.
Does your family know you've come here?
No. I ran away.
If they find out, they'll kill me.
Are you 16 years old?
Dilber, look, my dear, you're not of legal age.
How can I take you into the recording room without your mother's and father's permission...?
...nor can I broadcast your voice on the radio.
But Uncle Mustafa, I've come all this way.
Is there a place you can stay here?
My mother has a sibling.
Your aunt, I mean.
Do you know his address?
We had gone back and forth a few times.
Beautiful.
Look, my daughter, when you turn 18, come and we'll get you a compilation.
Everything will be alright.
Mr. Seyfi.
Bring something for the child to wear.
Let him rest a little.
In the morning, her friends will drop her off at her aunt's house.
Yes, sir, Mr. Mustafa.
Come on, my daughter, you rest a little.
Don't worry, everything will be alright.
-Is this the place? -This is it, sister.
I will never forget where I came from.
Let's see if they'll let them in, or if they're home.
No way, that would cause gossip. You guys go.
Okay, let's see.
Belle?
-Ana? -What?
There!
Where did you come from, girl?
Come on, come on, come on.
Come here.
Bad luck.
Welcome, Dilber.
-Hseyin abi, welcome. -Where is that son of a bitch?
-Where?! -Calm down.
How can I stay calm?!
-Brother-in-law, please, for the love of God! -Don't you dare touch me!
-Brother-in-law... -Don't you dare touch me!
Let go!
When did you receive this?
It's been 2-3 days. We thought you already knew about it.
How will we know?
He hid that woman, who was going to be his mother-in-law, from us.
Her husband is a jerk; he shot someone and ended up in jail.
We only just realized he was gone.
I said I would become a singer and end up on these streets.
No, brother-in-law, we've taken care of him. Don't worry.
-You stood by him, right? -Yes.
I won't let you live! I swear to God I won't let you live!
Where the hell is this?!
I will reunite him with his God.
-Sit down for a moment. -Leave me alone, don't touch me!
I'll start with your brother-in-law!
I married her off with my own hands.
I made her a bride in a veiled wedding dress.
Shall we have some tea and talk?
Make some tea.
Brother Hseyin, listen to me carefully.
Please don't misunderstand me.
My son always liked your daughter.
What the hell is going on here?
What kind of business is going to happen, bro?
Halc Mahir is in prison.
We'll accept this girl as she is.
We marry them off and they leave.
I alone had received 2000 lira from Mahir.
It would be unfair to him if we gave it to you for free now.
No, a married woman isn't worth that much.
There.
It certainly won't be free.
What are you saying, sir?
You know I'm not this boy's father.
But we became like father and son over time.
Just tell me what you think is right, and I'll reach into my pocket.
You'll have to decide what's possible now.
I'll give 500.
We are relatives, Hseyin abi.
Belle,...
...kiss your husband's hand.
Until.
Until.
Until.
Until.
Come on, my girl, come on, Dilber.
Okay, done.
Push again.
Come on, girl.
She's so beautiful, mashallah.
Has the baby been born yet?
She's so beautiful, mashallah.
Has the baby been born, mother?
What a boy, Masha Allah.
This is so cute. It already has hair.
-He looks so much like Zafer. -Yes.
God granted your wish.
Yes,...
...should we name him Mehmet?
I felt like doing it.
Let his father see him first. Then we'll name him.
Get well soon.
A real man has a son.
-This is ugly. -Let's wait until the color improves.
What should we name this?
Let my mother do it. It's her right.
I'll name him nal.
Unal.
-Have a safe and successful completion of your military service. -Thanks.
-Have a safe and successful completion of your military service. -Thanks.
There.
My son.
Take care of yourself.
Don't worry.
Listen to me, don't you dare upset my mother.
Don't disobey me, I don't care about military service or anything, I'll come and break your head.
-Okay? -I won't upset you.
Don't worry, is it easy to upset your mother?
Hey you slut! Do you think we don't see it?
Are you wagging your tail at these guys under the pretext of cooking for them?
What have I done? What crime have I committed?
He'll leave this house! He'll leave!
You flirt!
Brother-in-law, you tell us then.
I didn't do anything.
And she's talking to my husband too.
What did you think this place was, huh?
At your father's house, you were worth less than a dog!
-Come on, girl! -Auntie, where are you taking me?
I know you deserve it. Go!
Yelloz art!
Late.
Let him stay there. He'll come to his senses.
Get out!
I put in a gas cylinder, it's empty. I also put in some money, fill it up.
Don't think we're doing this favor for you. We're doing it for the baby in your arms.
Thank.
Are you sleeping?
Red roses, in bunches
Not love, but a sign
My darling, lullaby, my little one
Why are you playing like a creditor?
We don't want you in this house, do you understand?
Baby! The baby is burning up with fever and isn't moving. Please help!
What did you do to the baby, girl?!
Come on, come inside.
Where did you keep this baby? It looks like it's been left out in the cold.
That idiot mother couldn't take care of her.
Take these medicines.
This won't happen with breast milk.
Mama, pudding,...
...serve various soups and fruit juice.
-Get well soon. -Thanks.
Auntie, let me stay home.
I won't stick my head out the door.
I'll do whatever you say.
The child can stay, but you cannot.
Until.
Until.
Come on girl, let's go.
My baby, lullaby
Sister, sister.
Are you ok?
Come to your senses, sister, please.
I told your father, but he didn't listen.
That woman, your aunt,...
...his grandson had it made and placed it in front of the door.
Get out of the way!
You whore!
-Dad, stop. -Move aside!
Are you defying your father with just a finger's width of height?
Are you ogling other men through the window?
Her aunt said this, didn't she?
Her aunt said, I called and asked, and she told me.
The worst kind of repentance. That whore is lying.
His problem is something else.
His son got what he wanted and dumped his daughter.
Damn you all! Do whatever you want!
Look at me,...
...don't even think about bringing that bastard here!
This isn't a charity.
You too must earn the bread you eat!
In this goddamn place...
They left my baby without a mother.
Girl, get up and bring a loaf of bread.
I'm chopping tomatoes.
Get up, girl.
Bring a spoon too. We have guests.
Okay, Dad.
-Peace be upon you. -And peace be upon you, Mahir, come in.
-Thanks. -Come sit down.
-Get well soon. -Thank you.
-Get well soon. -Thank you.
How are you, are you ok?
Thank God for this day.
Sit down, Dilber.
Come on!
I was in prison, Dilber.
I couldn't protect you.
I couldn't fall for him.
I heard you got married.
You've had a child too.
Let it be.
I will forgive you.
Honestly, girl, I don't hold a grudge.
Go ahead and kiss your husband's hand.
Come on!
That's better.
That was a good thing though.
Let's eat then. Enjoy your meal.
Let me cut it.
This is what you miss most in prison.
Of course, only lentils and beans.
Here you go, Dilber. Enjoy your meal.
-The ayran is fresh. -Thank you.
Welcome, Dilber.
Mom, make us some coffee so we can drink it.
I've never seen such beautiful children in my life.
-Mashallah. -Well done.
You handled it beautifully, Dilber. Well done, my girl.
May no evil eye befall this.
Will Mahir get angry, Mom?
God has blessed us with a baby girl. What can we do, my daughter?
Come and see, come. You have a beautiful baby girl.
Why is he so fat?
Say "Mashallah" (God bless him), son.
Did my father cast the evil eye on you, Mom?
No...
Let me hold that thing in my lap.
-Ana. -Hadi.
Come here, let me see your father.
Take his father.
I will eat your honey.
May God bless you.
May God grant you good fortune.
I accepted the girl this time, but...
...I won't interfere next time.
What kind of talk is that, son?
Look at those fingers, so knuckle-like.
Get well soon, Dilber.
Here, take it, my daughter.
I'm going to the coffee shop.
What happened?
Belle?
My daughter, are you having contractions, Dilber?
The water flowed, the water.
Girl, bring some hot water!
Bring sheets and towels!
Come on, girl.
His head appeared. His head appeared.
Belle!
Dilber has given birth to a beautiful baby girl.
Look, my daughter, look.
Masallah.
What a beautiful baby.
Yes,...
...the children died of starvation.
No food.
-Did you check the kitchen? -Yes.
I'll go check on Mahir.
You keep them occupied.
My dear, Filiz.
May your grandmother be sacrificed for you.
Okay, okay.
Look, sister.
-Is it my turn? -It's yours, sir.
Abi.
What the hell are you doing here?
There isn't a single spoonful of food at home.
Are you having fun here?
Your death will be at my hands, huh!
-What are you doing here? -The kids are hungry.
You're still calling him a kid!
Did you give me a child, you bastard?!
Do you consider them your children? You're practically infertile!
What is Mahir up to?
Are you counting her as a woman?!
Proficient...
...the children are hungry.
What are you looking at?!
If you were to pull me aside, I don't know if you'd beat me or threaten me, Hseyin Aa.
At this rate, he'll kill his daughter; I'm afraid of that.
I came to your door because of him.
Please help me, I beg you.
Sister Hafize, this matter has its own police department and officers.
Should my husband be in jail at this age?
Hseyin Aa has been to those places frequently. Why would he be afraid of that?
Anyway, what I'm saying is, Hafize sister, this isn't how things work.
I understand. This marriage is over.
Let me kiss your feet, father.
-Let's go pick up the children. -Okay.
We don't want children, though.
Repent, repent.
We have some work to do.
These puppies are a nuisance.
He was small once.
We said he didn't want to be a singer or folk musician, but he's grown up now.
He's in his right mind.
They also request it on the radio, as you know.
TRT means the state.
Once you give them your back, the rest will follow.
Since such an opportunity has presented itself to you,...
...it seems the time has come now.
We're going to TRT.
I won't abandon the children.
Then break your leg and go back to your husband's house.
The father is in no condition, he has no strength.
Border controls were implemented. All the carpets and rugs stopped being sold.
My daughter, those things don't exist anymore. It's over and done with.
Look how many people we have left, hand in hand.
We'll have to get involved in these things now.
No, mother, I won't leave my daughters.
We can't feed Mahir's puppies.
Permission granted, Hseyin Aa, permission granted! They are just children.
They are your blood, your life, too.
Look, Hafize, woman...
...blood comes from the father, life comes from God.
Nothing has been passed on to these little ones from us.
Do you understand?
Now you go home too. This conversation is over.
Come on!
How can a mother abandon her children?
I've already abandoned my son.
I'm not saying forever, my daughter.
Until it gains strength.
Whenever...
...you can contradict what these guys say...
...then come back and pick up your babies.
They are entrusted to my care.
There...
What?
News came from Mara.
Let's try one more time, guys.
Brother, I'm not used to this much music.
In our neighborhood, there were always violins and darbuka drums.
My father always played the saz, too.
Then listen attentively to just one instrument.
Dilber, listen, the radio is very important.
Maybe it will be very popular and we'll play it often.
Your name will carry on from here.
Get your head together and act accordingly.
News came from Mara.
-He's getting excited. -Let him come again another time.
This is God's punishment! This is God's stupidity!
This guy is an idiot, for God's sake!
What kind of language is that, brother?
Isn't this girl your daughter?
So, my brother really wanted this himself.
I collected the fare at the village cafe. So, it took a lot of effort.
Let's try one last time.
Read with your heart, read with your heart.
News came from Mara.
News came from Mara.
They said Merik died.
I wish Merik hadn't died.
I wish Merik hadn't died.
I wish my hand and arm had been cut off.
Oh Merik, Merik, Merik
I sacrifice myself for you, Merik.
I admire you, Merik.
Oh Merik, Merik, Merik
I sacrifice myself for you, Merik.
I admire you, Merik.
Oh Merik, Merik, Merik
I sacrifice myself for you, Merik.
I admire you, Merik.
The doctor is cutting the wound.
The doctor is cutting the wound.
Merik is vomiting blood again.
They said Merik died.
They said Merik died.
Who is her mother angry at?
Oh Merik, Merik, Merik
I sacrifice myself for you, Merik.
I admire you, Merik.
Gel.
-Dilber. -Yes, sir.
How's it going? Have you gotten used to the casino?
Thank you, brother.
How long have you been working here? Three months?
That's right, bro.
Belle,...
...I'll pick you up next week at 12 o'clock.
As the lead singer?
Yes, girl, she's the lead singer.
Thanks, bro.
Honestly, you're a really good person. May God turn everything you touch into gold.
I was speechless.
Will my father allow it?
Getting along with your father is easy. Don't worry, okay?
-Come on, girl. Let me see you do it. -Thanks, brother.
Brother, I'm looking for you too.
We need to replace that second violinist.
-That bastard always comes here drunk! -Okay, okay.
-Peace be upon you. -And peace be upon you, Hseyin Aa.
Here you go.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Well, let's hope for the best then.
-Congratulations. -Don't worry, his daily wage will increase over time.
This is just the beginning.
Thanks a lot, brother, much appreciated. It was really helpful.
So I'm looking after a population of 30.
Thanks to you, we too will see a brighter day.
Dilber, you'll be on stage Friday at 23:45.
Come a little early so we can look at some clothes for you.
Okay, bro.
Look brother, no such indecent things will happen.
Hseyin Aa, such things don't suit your daughter anyway.
People only pay attention to the sound.
You can't fool everyone with sequined dresses.
You say that now, but...
...I'll see you in three days when the tailors are chasing after you.
If he's going to lose all the money to the tailor, what's the point of all this?
Hseyin Aa, things aren't like that. Don't worry about it.
Dilber, what are we going to do with this name? This name won't do.
-My daughter's name is beautiful. -Hussein Agha, don't misunderstand me.
The first name is nice, I won't deny that, but it won't work with that last name.
-What was it? -Babush.
Babu. Dilber Babu. No.
I actually had thought about that.
Beautiful voice came to my mind.
Could it be Dilber Gzelses?
Hseyin Aa, now everyone's complaining about this sound, that sound.
We need to find something different.
Let it be "the Moon".
Dilber Ay.
I don't really like the dark, so let's call it "The Moon".
Oh.
Dilber Ay.
Dilber Ay.
Honestly, it turned out great.
Honestly, well done!
From now on, your name is Dilber Ay.
Forgive me, my beloved, if you love the truth.
Don't make the poor man cry in your hands.
This realm of truth always speaks of us.
You made me a legend among tongues.
You made me a legend among tongues.
Oh my!... Oh my!...
-I was so scared, musician! -My name is Ali.
You are a musician.
You're a folk singer too. Do I call you a folk singer?
Call me. I'd be honored.
How old?
He's my nephew.
Look, I have two children.
These tears of yours are a mother's tears.
I'd recognize him anywhere.
Just like my wife.
Casino owner Kemalettin doesn't know about it.
Do you have a husband?
Well, if there's only one child, thank God for that.
-Three. -Three?
How can you make the same mistake three times with the same person?
He's not the same man.
Two men, but three marriages.
Good heavens, what a strange story!
I'll introduce you to our lady.
You tell the story, and you cry.
Now, I have another question.
Why do your father and brothers come here with you every night?
Abi,...
...they're afraid I'll steal money.
That he earned it himself?
Look honey, I grew up in this industry.
You will be neither the first nor the last.
Listen to me, get rid of these things.
How can a person escape from their family, brother Ali?
That's impossible.
Okay, add me to your population register too.
I won't work either. You take care of all of us.
Get out of here.
I won't leave it to anyone.
Isn't this the song you sang at the nightclub?
Yes.
Brother, I wish you all the best.
Who says this?
Dilber Ay.
It's selling really well. People are going crazy for it.
So they recorded it illegally at the casino.
They've posted the photo I hate the most.
What have you done, son?
Aren't you ashamed of illegally recording and selling me?
I didn't make it, sister. I went to the cassette market and bought it.
-My album is out now! -Yeah, right.
-Do you have another version with photos? -Yes.
Let me see.
Look, this one is nicer.
This is beautiful, I love it.
-Brother, you should always sell this to people. -Okay, sister.
Yasar,...
...is there more money in the cassette business or in the casino?
I heard there are a lot of pirates out of these, Dad.
"Otherwise, we would be very rich," they say. "Really?"
My son, my lion.
May your father be sacrificed for you.
Thanks to my sister,...
He sent the entire day's wages.
He said, "You absolutely must send all your grandchildren to school."
Especially their daughters.
He's barking orders, huh?
Would that be alright, Dad? I mean, that's what he wants.
And he also said...
..."What are you doing with the money I send for my daughters?"
"Are you giving this to my mother Hafize?" he asked.
I said I don't know either.
Who are they? We're going to feed Mahir's pups, huh?
Kerim, this woman is stealing money from me.
Honestly, he took the money out and gave it to me without me even asking.
I keep the whole calculation in my head.
This place works like a machine.
That woman, who's supposed to be your sister, is hiding money from her parents.
Look here.
Let go. Don't pull my hair like that.
Okay. There's still time before the show.
-Go ahead and leave. -Yes, ma'am Dilber Ay.
Gel.
-You have a visitor, Ms. Dilber Ay. -Let her come in.
-Dilber? -Mother?
Did something happen to the children?
No, my dear, I just came to visit.
You didn't leave him alone with Mahir, did you?
What if he tries to beat you up?
-Would I let you go? -Come on in, mother, come on in.
I took him to the village, to my brother's place.
The girls love the village very much.
Yes,...
...tell me, how are they, what are they doing?
They're doing well, thank God.
-Sati has a good appetite, (Masha Allah). -
She turned out to be a very kind-hearted girl.
Filiz is a bit of a whiner.
But he's ambitious too.
If it falls to the ground, it will pick up a handful of soil and get up again.
I miss you so much, Mom.
I work at night, and it helps pass the time...
...when morning comes, I can't bear the longing for you.
Belle,...
...my daughter...
...do you know why this leg of mine is crippled?
Mahir's father.
He beat me, saying that women should stay home and do nothing.
I was injured.
Don't stay, my daughter.
You are doing these things for your children.
Hopefully it will end one day.
No one will be able to separate you now.
God willing, mother.
Belle,...
...do you remember what I told you?
Whenever these guys hear something...
You'll be able to talk about it...
...then come back and pick up your babies.
It's in my care until then.
Excuse me.
Mom, if only you had listened to me.
I would love to.
But you know, Mahir is still Mahir.
He sent me to buy a rug.
He's probably eagerly waiting for it now.
Sell it and invest in gambling.
My daughter, I don't know if we'll live or die after this.
But I've seen you like this before.
So beautiful, so good.
I wouldn't mind dying now.
Even if I die, I won't die with my eyes closed.
God forbid, Mom.
Allah bless.
My clever girl, my clever girl.
Ms. Dilber, this is your nal.
Do you know who I am?
Have they ever told you?
You are my son.
My mother is gone. She left.
No, that's not it.
You are my darling.
Look what I got for you.
Take it with you when you leave. Share it with your teacher and friends.
Let them love you, let them smell you.
Don't show it to anyone.
You spend it alone. Okay?
Aren't you going to pick me up?
Some things are not available right now.
I'll come pick you up the day you finish school.
Don't tell your father I'm here.
Ms. Dilber, if this gets noticed, I'll be in trouble.
I'll take you out of this school, and I'll never see you again.
Don't let anyone hear, okay?
I'll give this to you too, sister. There are clothes inside.
-Can you say they distributed them from school? -Yes, I'll handle it.
3 months later
Look what a beautiful car.
Sister, you're so beautiful.
Move aside, girl, move aside.
Meryem, where are the girls?
These are your daughters.
Come here, my dear.
Gel.
Sale.
Come, my darling, come. Come, my mother, come.
Now listen...
...let's go for a drive.
-Are you our mother? -Yes.
Until.
Come on, get in the car.
Belle!
Bitch!
-Dilber. -Wait, Ali brother.
-You... my children... -You son of a bitch!
Son of a dog, dog!
Dishonourable!
Look, here's my daughter.
This is our new home.
-nal. -I was waiting for you too.
I said I would come, and I came.
Look, this is your sister, Filiz.
Hello.
Let's go.
What happened?
Who did this? Did your father do it?
These things will no longer be a part of our lives.
Promise.
We're going to our new house.
Oh no, did it break again?
-See you later. -See you later.
-Will I be living here now? -Yes.
My siblings, you, and me. The four of us.
We will be very happy, we will be very peaceful.
I'll sing you folk songs, I'll bore you to death.
I know this, it's my grandfather Hseyin's.
If he sees us, he'll chase us away, swear at us, and say terrible things.
Baba!
Dad, open the door!
Where is Sati?
That woman you hired as a babysitter took the babysitter and left.
When they saw us, they ran away as if we had the plague.
-Don't do this to me, Dad. -What are you talking about?
Your true nature has been revealed, and you're still talking.
Who did you make this for? Did you make it for these little ones?
A person who steals property from their ancestors shouldn't show their face in public!
Bring them, bring the children.
Come on. Look, this is our own blood.
There are ten more inside.
First you'll look at these, and if there are any left over, then you'll look at those.
Do you understand?
Come in.
Ali abi.
What's wrong?
Don't take me to my father. Don't give me to my stepmother.
I won't give it.
Where is Sati?
May God bless you, your wife kidnapped him and took him away.
Good morning my baby.
Come on, kids, get on.
What happened up there?
My parents.
All.
Just saying "save" doesn't save a person.
How am I supposed to take care of these?
For goodness sake, what is my wife for?
Don't we have two? Yours can take care of three, you know.
They'll find your house too, brother.
My father-in-law has a summer house.
They won't find you there.
God willing, brother, thank you.
Enjoy your meal, brother.
Belle?
Have you come back?
I had to disappear for a few days.
You know Ali, our musician? We went to their summer house.
Something bad happened to me.
Bad luck.
-I'm in a very difficult situation, brother. -I know, Dilber, I heard.
I urgently need to rent a place to live.
From somewhere far away. And I'm going to buy a car too.
We'll need a driver too, of course. And a babysitter for the children.
I don't understand?
I need to rent a place to live.
Did you just say children?
I have three children.
Dilber, didn't you say you weren't married when you started this job?
I've been married three times.
There is no marriage in any of them.
So now your father, you, and your siblings are standing here in front of me and lying to me?
Brother, I didn't get married, I was married off.
I didn't have children; they made me have children.
What difference does it make whether you know these things or not?
Who cares?
Hey brother, I have a lot of money owed to me by you.
Give it to me, I need it very much.
What will Dilber get?
Your father came two days ago, remember?
-Did my father arrive? -Yes.
Your house in Dzce burned down, and your mother and brother are in the hospital.
He took all your money inside.
I even overpaid.
He also said you wouldn't be coming to work.
And you know that blonde pop singer? I made her the lead singer.
We even had posters printed.
We removed yours too.
Okay brother, thanks.
Ankara 1984
Welcome to our pavilion, Dilber sister.
Get up for a moment.
Isn't there anything with a low neckline?
No.
Okay, let's leave it at that for today, we'll sort it out tomorrow.
Be on stage in ten minutes.
The nation is waiting for you.
The misty mountains surrounding Urfa, oh my oh my
The misty mountains surrounding Urfa, oh my oh my
My heart is burning, mother, my eyes are filled with tears.
My heart is burning, mother, my eyes are filled with tears.
There is no cure for this ailment of mine, oh dear, oh dear
There is no cure for this ailment of mine, oh dear, oh dear
Don't wander in these mountains, gazelle, or they will hunt you.
They separate you from your mother, father, and lover.
My dear sister Dilber,...
...there's nothing wrong with her voice, though...
...the stage also requires a little flirtation and charm.
That's not my job, brother.
That's something else.
Don't talk big, girl.
This place you see here...
...everyone who's in this market, passed through here.
Let one of them come forward and say, "I didn't say that here."
He can't say that.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
I only have one thing to say.
I'm staying with a friend, I need to find a place to live.
Should I get some money upfront?
I'll work and I'll pay.
We never make mistakes.
Of course, dear Dilber. We'll handle it.
How much do you need?
Well, there's the matter of finding a house...
...things and such.
Children's school.
You deduct it from my wages week by week.
Until it's over.
Would 20,000 be enough?
No, that's too much.
Renting is tough. You should buy a house.
Decorate it however you like. Have peace of mind.
May God bless you. May God grant you all your wishes, brother.
Only with us is everything written down.
Sign the document and collect your money from accounting.
Where should I throw it, bro?
Do you have a car?
No.
Well, they were there, but my siblings took them and left.
Once they get the money, the kids will take you home.
Don't go wandering around alone with all that money.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Thanks, bro.
Okay, there it is, it's written right here.
On November 12, 1984, Dilber Babu received 20,000 Turkish Lira in cash...
Damn it!
He received 20,000 lira.
It's signed too.
You will pay this money, Dilber.
There's no other way.
Brother, I didn't take any money.
They told me to go to accounting, so I came.
-Don't provoke him! -So what if I do provoke you, Dilber!
What will you do?
He?
First, let's talk about how you're going to pay off this debt.
I understand the issue now.
Look, I swear on my religion and my holy book, I don't go around mingling with people like those women.
I don't drink alcohol.
Come to your senses.
This debt cannot be repaid with alcohol, liquor, or raki.
How will it be paid?
Sell your house and car if you have any.
I'll wait two days.
Otherwise, we'll find a solution, of course.
Brother, what house, what car?
I have nothing but this dress I'm wearing.
Brother, they took everything from me.
I have nothing left. I only have my life left, and you can take that too.
What do I care about your life!
I prefer money.
Take him backstage!
Ms. Dilber Ay will be on the program!
Okay, bro.
Here you go.
Why do you cry, my dark-haired one?
This too shall pass, don't cry.
My cries and lamentations reached the heavens.
This too shall pass, don't cry.
This too shall pass, don't cry.
My cries and lamentations reached the heavens.
This too shall pass, don't cry.
This too shall pass, don't cry.
Dilber, table number 3 is waiting for you.
Very important people.
My uncle says that if we please them...
...that would please us too.
I told you from the start, I won't drink!
Don't drink, my love, don't drink.
I'll send you a soda.
We have plenty of solutions.
Come on!
Our queen of folk singers has arrived too.
Welcome, my dear.
What the hell are you doing?
Okay honey. Whatever you want.
So you're saying I should just hold on until we get home?
Uncle, what are you talking about? What house?
Are you trying to play dumb?!
We counted on picking you up.
What's wrong?!
Are you trying to fool me?
I'll burn this place down!
No, brother, you misunderstood. I was asking if we were leaving right away.
I'll go get my bag. Of course we'll go.
Brother, make yourself comfortable. Sit down.
My son!
Dilber? What are you doing here, girl?
Where are the papers you had him sign?
-Are you out of your mind? -I'm absolutely furious! I've lost my mind!
Go rest.
How many lives have you ruined in this room?
How the hell would I know!
You know how to count money, but...
...can't you count the women whose lives you've wasted?
We are saving women's lives here.
Shut up! Hand over the papers!
Where the hell is it?!
There, in front of you.
-Where are the papers of my other sisters? -What's it to you?!...
Where are the others?!
-We'll find you! -Go ahead and find me then!
Now, try explaining that to your tribe, if you can...
...how a woman humiliated you.
Ali abi...
I wounded a man in the nightclub.
What was I supposed to do? Sleep with him?
I'm in the passageway next to the pavilion now.
Okay, okay, I'll wait here.
-Dilber? -Brother.
Get well soon.
Thanks, bro.
Dilber, we spoke with Hac on the way here.
You've laid down the law. These guys won't let you live.
You'll disappear for 5-10 years. There's no other way.
My children?
God forbid, if they kill you, your children will be motherless forever.
They'll understand eventually. Just let them grow up a little.
We'll explain.
I don't know where to go.
Should I go to Mara? Or Pazarck?
These things will find you in Mara too.
The only way is Germany.
There are more of our men there.
Even Mother Bedia has been there for months.
They will protect you.
How am I going to get on the plane? I don't have a passport.
You'll leave illegally. We'll find a way.
What did I do?
It happened once.
Ali abi,...
...take the girls to their grandmothers.
Give nal to his father as well.
Male children are precious to us.
They won't harm a hair on your head.
-But they'll bully my daughters. -Don't worry.
You won't make a name for yourself there either.
You'll find it in small, inconspicuous places.
You'll get back to your work.
There's no end to the thugs and hooligans in this small town, Hac.
At some point, it's all fate, destiny, Dilber.
Frankfurt / Germany
The moon rose on the first evening of the night
The light has struck
Through the window, through the chimney
Did you stay up all night, my dear Mayil?
From last night
Wake up, my dear Mayil, wake up!
I'll take your troubles, I'll be your slave.
Gel.
Good evening, Ms. Dilber.
Good evening.
Welcome to Germany.
You were just singing inside a moment ago...
...would you sing it for me too, just once?
What are you doing here, brother?
You just listened to it, it's over, it's gone.
Tell me when we're alone.
Get your hand off me!
Don't worry, we'll take care of it right away.
Get your filthy breath off me!
-Is anyone there?! -Don't shout!
It will only take five minutes. I'll take care of it right away.
What are we going to sort out?!
-Don't shout! -Get out of the way!
-Get out of the way! -Look, you want it too.
What do you want from me?!
What do you want from me?!
What do you want, you bastards?!
Dishonourable!
We just received news about Dilber.
Get well soon.
Exile has fallen upon you, and longing upon us.
Patience is yours, sorrow is ours.
The children are doing well, thank God. They are in my care.
I treat them no differently than my own children, you know that.
Rest assured, they won't know anything.
Write in your letter if you need anything.
May the place where you lie not cause you pain.
Our hearts are with you.
May God help you, sister. Your brother is Ali, the musician.
So you've returned to your father's house again, huh?
He.
I came from Germany.
At that time...
...go fuck yourself and go to whoever you spent that money with.
I fought for my life in those infidel lands!
What money making?!
I know you sent money to your children.
What was I supposed to do instead of sending money to the children?
You weren't looking!
You never asked, "What are my parents doing? Am I supposed to look after your children?"
-My children, huh? -Yes.
You forced me to marry you!
I was a mother at 13!
I was a mother at 14, I was a mother at 15.
Did I ask for this, you idiot?!
Do you remember how much you sold me for the first time?
2 bin.
I didn't pay that much the other time. It cost 500.
You didn't get any money in the third one.
Take those too, I'll give them to you.
Don't let it hurt you any more.
Here... Here, I'll give you these too.
There will be some here too.
Let me give you these too. Let me give you those as well.
But that's not enough. Not enough!
Do you want to shoot me?
Are you going to pull my hair? Go ahead, pull it!
Are you going to lock me in the barn? Are you going to break my hand?
That chain you put around my neck,...
...I'm finally free from those chains.
You won't be able to hurt me anymore.
I paid the price for the life you put me through!
Why are you making noise to your father, girl?
-What am I saying? -Yes.
All this happened because you didn't say anything!
Because you stayed silent!
Did you ever stand by me? Did you ever love me?
I have this henna on my hand, a memento from you.
I've never seen her upset because of me, except for that day.
Listen, this is what I'm telling you.
I go to my brothers' graves.
I would even go to my mother's grave.
But I won't go to your grave.
I do not forgive you.
What difference would it make if you forgave me?!
What difference would it make if you forgave me?!
May God forgive you!
What happened, brother, what happened?
Are you stranded on the road?
Did you get caught in a hailstorm?
Are you stuck in the snow?
Have you been wounded by a cruel hand?
You destroyed Antep and Mara for me.
What happened, brother, what happened?
Are you stranded on the road?
Did you get caught in a hailstorm?
Are you stuck in the snow?
Have you been wounded by a cruel hand?
You destroyed Antep and Mara for me.
What happened, brother, what happened?
Are you stranded on the road?
Did you get caught in a hailstorm?
Are you stuck in the snow?
Have you been wounded by a cruel hand?
You destroyed Antep and Mara for me.
Good evening, brother.
I'll burn this place down!
Are you okay, sister?
There's nothing wrong with you, is there?
I'm fine...
What are you doing? You've crushed me.
I'm sorry, I had to do it when I saw you like that.
You had no choice...
...get off me.
You're right.
So you had no choice, huh?
Yes.
I knew it,...
...they'll end up squeezing each other one day.
They had been enemies for a long time.
It's getting tense outside now...
...it will be tough inside tomorrow too.
That place is dangerous.
How do you know all this?
I, too, have sung folk songs in three or five different places in my own way.
Of course, it's nothing compared to yours, and what difference would ours make anyway?
I know the places, you see.
Listen to me.
Don't go out there again.
I have nowhere to go.
For God's sake.
You're Dilber Ay, for goodness sake!
You can find a job anywhere.
Maybe I'm tired of sinking and rising again, of crawling from door to door.
Do you understand?
Behind the whole.
Why do you come to our place every night?
Couldn't get enough of your kebab?
I couldn't get enough of the melancholic folk songs.
The soup is finished, I should leave now.
Older sister,...
...I have something to tell you.
That guesthouse you're staying in doesn't suit you at all.
How the hell do you know which guesthouse I'm staying at?
No sister, you misunderstood me.
I followed you to make sure nothing bad happened to you, as a woman.
It's a dangerous place around here, you know. That's why.
What should I do? Should I stay with you?
No, sister, not at all. I didn't mean it in that way.
I said that because you deserve better.
I tested you, damn it.
I need to hail a taxi so I can leave now.
Let me translate, and I'll walk you to the door.
No, I don't want to.
Don't call me "sister" again. Okay?
I'll come and sit in the front.
If I said I don't want it, I don't want it.
-Enjoy your meal. -Thanks.
We are from Mara.
We fled and came here.
-Your mother and father? -They tormented me a lot.
They inflicted many wounds.
Those wounds still haven't healed.
I don't even know my age.
I received my official document much later.
When the census taker asked what date to write on the birth certificate...
...I had chosen a cold day.
I accepted winter as my fate.
You are a spring girl, Dilber.
Flowers bloom when you sing.
When I sing, my troubles get worse, Ibrahim.
My hands break when I sing.
My hair is being pulled.
My stomach feels like it's being kicked.
Blood gushes from my mouth when I sing.
Guns are fired in venues when I sing.
My daily wage is deducted from the kebab I ate.
I'm not worth as much as a kebab, to put it simply.
Drunkards and pimps come to listen to me.
But only unfortunate girls, those with burning hearts, and women hear my songs.
Soon everyone will be listening to his folk songs.
This situation will end, God willing.
Hopefully.
-What would you like to drink? -Trotter soup.
-Give me one of the tripe soups too. -Add some garlic, brother.
Yes, sister Dilber.
Happy birthday, Dilber!
Dude, what have you done?
Dilber, we're trying so hard to make you happy, and look what you've done.
Ibrahim, my first cake. Let me experience this.
And he even wrote "Diloy" there. That's where I lost it.
Since it's your first cake, you'll make a wish...
...then you will blow out the candles,...
...and then we will cut it up and eat it. That is the custom.
That's all I know.
-Shall I blow into it? -Blow into it.
By virtue of the authority granted to me by the mayor, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
Bravo.
Son, let go so we can hug for a bit.
Come on, brother, come on.
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Yes, go back to Dilber.
I cooked the chickens and sent Hac to the market.
I cooked the chickens and sent Hac to the market.
Yes... Yes...
-Is my hair okay? -It's very good, keep going.
Yes, we've arrived at the evening gown.
-I'm not even here, am I? -You're not.
-But feel it. -Okay.
The camera panned and then came back.
I tied the dogs up and chopped up some bread for them.
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-My husband. -Yes, my wife.
Was your father like you, too?
How?
Did he appreciate the woman's worth?
No. He didn't know.
I saw my father at that moment and I said to him, "Ibrahim, make a promise to yourself..."
...you won't be like your father.
-My husband. -Yes, my wife.
-I took the car there yesterday, right? -So?
When the man saw the mileage, he said, "You've circled the globe twice with that!"
Is it a lie, Ibrahim? We went for a walk.
What did we get out of this? Nothing.
We're full, Ibrahim.
But life gets harder every day.
Where shall I take you, my lady?
Wherever you want. Just be by my side.
My story certainly doesn't end here, brother.
My husband and I had a great love affair.
Maybe we had a fight, but I don't know about the beating.
Let that happen, and I'll impose the penalty.
Ibrahim even became a father to my children.
Well, they didn't let my children experience motherhood.
But my grandchildren's grandchildren always grew up under my arm.
While I couldn't make my voice heard...
...with my folk songs, I became the voice of my sisters and brothers who were prisoners of fate.
What more could I ask for?
And I did what I said I would do.
I have never been to my father's grave, and I never will.
I suffered a lot from my father's beatings and my mother's silence...
...because of people's dishonor.
Don't allow it, my parents.
My voice is now...
...I entrust them to you.
Gel.
Come here, my daughter.
Peace be upon you.
Wa alaikum salam.
What's up, brother?
We are from Mara.
The whole familythe kids, the friends' kidsthey're all inside the truck.
Eee?
They told me about you. We were looking for a place to stay.
Do you have any money?
Something is going on.
Al.
That's it.
I'll find something more for you tomorrow.
I have carpets and things like that too.
Shall we find a place for you then, okay?
Come on, settle in over there. Come on, move in.
-I'll take care of it tomorrow. -Okay, I'll wait.
-Thanks. -Okay.
What are we going to do, Hseyin abi?
We will give them the gold. There is no other option.
What do these guys want?
Aren't they letting us stay here?
He'll put it there if he gets his tribute.
Bring out the gold that your mother left you!
You too! Come on!
I won't give them away, Hseyin. I'd rather die than give them away.
What are you talking about?!
I'll cut off his arm and still get it.
He's talking to himself.
Let's choose two rugs from here too.
Damn! (Hey!)
What are you doing, son?!
-Haven't we paid our penance yet? -Let's take these rugs.
Is what you're doing befitting a man?
Is this what being a young man is like?
Do you have no compassion?
My mother is coming!
My mother is coming, my mother is coming! Hurry!
Where are the carpets?! Give me the carpets!
Anne!
Anne!
The account has been closed.
Help!
I'll shove it up your ass, and your birth too!
4 years later
We're going to die here!
What are you waiting for, you bastard?!
Go find me some bread! Go find me some food!
No, Hasan, really, no. Where would I find one?
I swear to God and my holy book, I'll kill you all.
Leave me alone, Hasan. I have a baby in my arms, can't you see?
I don't give a damn about the baby or about you!
Go sit over there, I'll find it.
Just try finding them, you'll find their corpses here.
Sister, don't leave us.
Don't worry, I'll come.
Hurry up!
What are you doing, girl?
-What are you doing, Meryem? -I'm good.
Aunt Fatma, my parents haven't come back yet.
The baby is crying a lot.
Hasan is hungry, Kerim is hungry.
Give me a piece of bread.
Try somewhere else, we don't have that here.
-Mom, don't say that. -What shouldn't I say?
Didn't his mother spread gossip and have me beaten up?
Now they've gone, leaving these things behind.
Let me kiss your feet, auntie. Please, give me a piece.
Don't you have any compassion for a tiny baby? For God's sake...
Go away, girl!
Mom, let me help.
Come here, girl!
I'm going to shit in your mouth! Come here!
I'm fed up! I swear I'm fed up!
This mansion has driven me crazy.
I've already gone.
Did they offer us an apartment and we refused it?
Hey Dilber! What are you standing there for?
The dishes are still there, go wash them!
-I'm coming, Mom. -Come on!
Belle!
Let's go and take a look.
-My mother will kill me. -We'll be right back.
Hey Dilber! Where's your head, girl?
Come carry these clothes. My back already hurts. Let's go!
Mary.
Damn it!
Meryem, let's go home. We're going to get beaten up.
Stop whining. What's done is done. We're going to take that beating.
If we run back, they won't notice.
You're a coward, huh? Afraid of a slap?
What if something happens to us there?
What's coming?
I have a feeling something very bad is going to happen.
That won't happen. Let's go.
Let's wait and see.
-We were about to go inside. -Mom, come with your father.
There are some very important professors inside, all from Ankara.
-Our mother is inside, waiting for us. -Come on, my daughter, let's clear this place out.
Come here, girl.
What are you doing, kids?
Come here.
Is this a playground? You could have just entered through the door.
We were going to go in, but they wouldn't let us.
Go ahead and sit down, but don't make any noise.
Listen to me too, I have something to say.
How old are you?
I am my mother's eldest.
12-13 years old.
Don't mind her, I have a much better voice.
What should we do, Professor?
Let's not disappoint them, since they're so enthusiastic.
Yes, yes.
Come, my heart, let's have a conversation.
Come, my heart, let's have a conversation.
Don't let anyone come between us, my love, don't let anyone come between us.
Who do I have?
Whom should I beg?
Remove the darkness from your heart, my soul.
-What is your name? -Dilber. Dilber Babu
-Are you studying, Dilber? -Yes, I am studying.
-My dear girl, are you going to school? -I studied up to the third grade.
You chose a folk song, but your voice has a barak-like quality, you know that, right?
You surprised us, Dilber. Where did you learn this folk song?
I was born in Mara, and then we fled and came here.
Please never give up singing folk songs, Dilber?
If you never give up on folk songs, they will never give up on you.
-Okay then. -Where were we?
-Number 27 too. -Uncle, I haven't even mentioned it yet.
Maryam, my mother, has gone mad.
If she tells my father, he'll chop me into pieces.
-I'll say something too. -Come on, come on.
I'll tell you too.
Let's call number 27.
Come here. Come, come.
Where were you?!
Where were you?
We were with Mary, father.
Don't hit Mom!
-Where were you? -We were with Maryam, Dad.
Where the hell have you been?
Please don't do it, Dad!
Where are you taking me, Dad?!
Dad, please don't! Dad, I beg you, please don't!
Dad, please don't do it!
Dad, please don't! Dad!
Dad, please don't! Please don't, Dad!
Father, please, I beg you! Father, don't do it!
Dad, please don't!
Dad! Dad, please dad!
If you tarnish my honor, do you think I'll let you live?!
Didn't I tell you?!
I just sang folk songs, Dad. I sang the folk song I learned from you.
Are you going to become a folk singer? Or are you going to end up in nightclubs?!
I know what I'm going to do to you.
Baby... Baby...
Baba...
Please, Dad, don't do it! Dad, please don't!
Father, I beg you! Please, father, please!
Dad, please...
You're afraid of the dark, aren't you?
Stay here tonight.
Pain and fear are both good things for a woman.
Don't be afraid, girl, it's us.
Anne?
Don't be afraid, your father isn't here.
Mother Zeli will heal her hand.
Give me your hand.
Hang in there, my daughter, it's over.
I broke it, take it.
Apply thoroughly.
Don't worry, my dear Dilber. Your hand will be fine.
Quiet girl, quiet! The man will hear and come!
Sir. Sir.
Finished.
Give me your other hand.
Give me your other hand.
Do you know why we burn this?
-What is this? -Henna, girl.
This henna has the scent of paradise.
Take a look.
Mom, heaven smells so good.
Smell it; it will refresh you.
I said it, I forced you.
Are you angry with me?
Let it be.
Remember when they applauded at the end? That was really great.
If I had said it, they would have applauded me too.
Everyone loved us.
Cook.
This smells like paradise.
If she's with us, we're not afraid of anything. My mother said so.
Belle,...
...I heard something.
What did you hear, girl?
They're going to marry you off, Dilber.
They sent word everywhere.
Pray that no one asks for it.
Maybe they won't want to.
Why would they want that?
We're still kids, aren't we?
-Yes, sir? -There's a letter for Hseyin Babu.
-Uncle Hseyin. -What?
I received a letter for you.
Letter?
Who's this guy?
Get inside!
-Where did they send it from? -They sent it from TRT Ankara radio.
It says so on it.
-They sent it over the radio, right? -Yes.
Postman, could you please read this to me?
I can't read, but I understand.
This Dilber was so small, I said, this girl has a unique voice.
It burns and pierces through a person's lungs.
Since she had such a beautiful voice, why didn't she let Maryam sing?
-He has something he's afraid of. -What are you saying, what would he be afraid of?
Emine!
Brother Hseyin, you know better, but...
...this won't end well.
I mean, it would be a brothel, a drinking party, God forbid.
What are you talking about, son?
Watch your language, Mustafa!
The conversation is over. Now go home!
Throw it in the fire and get it over with, you damn bastard!
-Girl, do you know what happened? -Hasan, don't tell me.
Don't say "Hasan, I don't want it," please don't say it.
It's nothing bad. A letter arrived from Ankara.
You won, this idiot didn't win.
Are you telling the truth? Did I win?
I could have said it too, and I would have won. It's all your fault.
Hasan, did I win?
-Am I going to Ankara? -No way you're going!
They would never send it.
They'll marry you off tomorrow or the day after.
Is that it?
Come on girl, come on.
Your father kidnapped me, do you know how old I was?
I was maybe a year older than you, or maybe not even that.
I found myself in an unfamiliar place, among unfamiliar people.
To people like your father.
I never saw my mother or father again.
You can't change your destiny, Dilber.
It's impossible.
If you're stubborn, they'll take advantage of you.
But mom, I won.
It's over, the girl's gone! No more songs or music.
I have about 30-40 valuable carpets in my possession.
I'm selling it to whoever offers a good price.
His earnings are good, thank God.
We have other things to do as well.
We bought a field, and God willing, we'll cultivate it.
Masallah.
-Is the girl not home? -She'll be here soon.
Belle!
Come here, girl, the guests have arrived.
Is the title ready?
-2,000 lira. -Thanks.
May God bless you.
And this is our daughter.
The girl is very young, still a child.
Don't let his appearance fool you, sister. He's strong and powerful.
This is what raised the boys.
Dilber, this is your husband, kiss his hand.
They'll think you're deaf, girl. Come on!
Masallah.
Congratulations then!
-Congratulations. -Congratulations.
Congratulations.
Make some tea, go on.
Right away. Come on, girl.
Mahir, when are you planning the wedding?
-We'll do it right away, right away. -Right away?
No need to elaborate.
Good morning my baby.
Undress.
Strip naked!
Stop whining!
What happened, why are you shouting?
Is the girl alright?
Whether he's alright or dead, I don't know anymore.
My daughter, Dilber?
My daughter.
Belle.
My daughter.
This much bleeding isn't good, son.
Should we take him to the hospital, what should we do?
-You've completely written me off, haven't you? -God forbid!
What kind of talk is that, son?
She's faking it, didn't you realize, mom?
Go ahead and leave.
Don't touch the girl!
Give him some time to compose himself.
I paid 2,000 lira for this! So that it would fail from day one?
He's a living being too. He's a human being too.
You know so much, Mrs. Hafize! You've been acting like our mother since day one.
Come on, Mom, get out of the house, hurry!
Don't do that, son, it's a sin.
3 months later
-Mom, where is Dilber? -Over there.
Belle!
Come home, girl.
Didn't I tell you to walk? Why aren't you coming?
-Come home, girl! -Leave me alone, I'm working. Can't you see?
Walk!
-Let go! Please, let go! -Walk!
-Walk! -Please, let go.
What difference does it make if you work until morning, you stupid woman?!
I curse the day I married you, I curse my own brain!
What happened?! You were talking so much!
You don't even have an identity card.
What difference does it make if you die?
Who the hell is going to save you from me?
Kim Ulan!? Who?!
I'm going to shove this whole thing up my ass!
Can be!
Dilber, get up, my girl.
Dilber, what happened?
There's blood! Help! There's blood!
Peace be upon you.
-Welcome, Hafize sister. -Thank you.
What's wrong, sister?
Take your daughter away, Hseyin Aa.
What's wrong? Did our daughter do something rude?
Absolutely not. That's not the case at all.
The issue is my son.
He's mistreating the girl a lot.
He'll obviously be stuck with it.
Which one of us hasn't been through it, sister? What's going to happen?
He should grit his teeth a little more.
This isn't a big deal, just sit down and break your leg.
I understand your problem, Hafize sister, but I won't go with him.
So you're going to give your daughter away and then ask for the dowry back, huh?
No, absolutely not. I didn't say that.
What did you say?
The girl's body can't handle it, Hseyin Aa.
He'll die.
That's absolutely no problem.
Did the girl leave here in a wedding dress?
Output.
Only his body will be brought here.
And I was thinking, what is he talking about?
Go home.
He definitely needs to rest.
How old is this child?
What's it to you? Mind your own business, doctor.
If I hadn't protected it, it would have died right there.
He doesn't even have an identity card.
What happened, doctor?
So what? The girl is pregnant.
The baby in her womb died from the blows she received.
It happened this way, it happened that way.
I cleaned the uterus as thoroughly as possible, but it will take time to heal.
It seems so.
Take this.
Al.
I'm giving you more than enough, don't bother asking any further.
He should be bedridden for at least a week. Don't let him do any work or chores.
Okay, I'll see you off.
Yes,...
...I'm hungry, set the table.
Especially after you got beaten up twice...
...pretending to be sick...
...if you think you can just lie down and do nothing...
...I'll break his mouth and nose.
The week is over, you will get up and serve.
Do you understand?
Who am I talking to?
Mother Hafize?
My mother isn't here. I sent her to the carpet shop this morning.
Get ready for the evening...
...you will fulfill all your wifely duties.
Don't marry an incompetent woman.
Come on, are we here to sit around?
-Cheers, brother Mahir. -Cheers to your health.
What's wrong, brother? Is everything alright?
What is this, man? My mouth smells awful.
Your mouth is disgusting, huh?
What kind of appetizer is this?
I'll make a new one.
You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?
Why are you staring at me like that?
Are you complaining to me, you idiot?
Are you complaining to me, you idiot?!
Hold out your arm!
-Mahir, please don't! -Go ahead and drag it out! From now on...
Brother, don't do that.
-Get out of here, disappear! -Mahir!
Get lost!
-Brother, what did we do to you? -Get out!
-Hold out your arm! -Mahir!
Mahir, please don't do it.
From now on, every time I don't like a meal...
...I'm going to scratch your arm.
Do you understand, you idiot!
Belle?
Don't be afraid, my daughter.
May his arms and legs be broken, God willing.
He didn't like the food.
The mother got very angry. This time she went completely berserk.
Belle,...
...get out of here, girl.
My father doesn't want it, my mother doesn't want it.
Where should I go?
To Ankara.
What am I going to do there?
The inside.
You will give me this letter,...
...you will say, "You chose me, and here I am."
Yes,...
...is this that letter?
-Is that a letter from TRT? -Yes.
Thank you so much, Mom. May God bless you.
This is all I have.
Go save yourself.
Don't ever come back.
My father always used to say...
..."Are you going to end up in brothels and become a prostitute?"
Ol.
Be a whore.
But survive.
You are important, my daughter.
You are precious.
You deserve the best life.
Okay.
Come here, my daughter.
Okay? You're wet.
Uncle, they called me here.
This is a government office, TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation).
Behind.
They sent me a letter.
My teachers know me.
All the big professors praised me.
Which teacher?
Uncle Mustafa, Mustafa Geceyatmaz.
He knows me.
Mr. Mustafa is here. I'll inform him.
Please go to the waiting room.
Come on, girl.
Uncle Mustafa, do you recognize me?
Where are you from, my daughter? Which village?
From Dzce. Remember the folk song I sang there?
You sent a letter, remember?
Come, my heart, let me have a conversation with you.
Come, my heart, let's have a conversation...
I remember, I remember. Don't tire yourself out, my girl.
What is your name?
Belle.
Dear Babush.
Dilber, three whole years have passed. Why didn't you come until now?
They married me off, uncle.
Does your family know you've come here?
No. I ran away.
If they find out, they'll kill me.
Are you 16 years old?
Dilber, look, my dear, you're not of legal age.
How can I take you into the recording room without your mother's and father's permission...?
...nor can I broadcast your voice on the radio.
But Uncle Mustafa, I've come all this way.
Is there a place you can stay here?
My mother has a sibling.
Your aunt, I mean.
Do you know his address?
We had gone back and forth a few times.
Beautiful.
Look, my daughter, when you turn 18, come and we'll get you a compilation.
Everything will be alright.
Mr. Seyfi.
Bring something for the child to wear.
Let him rest a little.
In the morning, her friends will drop her off at her aunt's house.
Yes, sir, Mr. Mustafa.
Come on, my daughter, you rest a little.
Don't worry, everything will be alright.
-Is this the place? -This is it, sister.
I will never forget where I came from.
Let's see if they'll let them in, or if they're home.
No way, that would cause gossip. You guys go.
Okay, let's see.
Belle?
-Ana? -What?
There!
Where did you come from, girl?
Come on, come on, come on.
Come here.
Bad luck.
Welcome, Dilber.
-Hseyin abi, welcome. -Where is that son of a bitch?
-Where?! -Calm down.
How can I stay calm?!
-Brother-in-law, please, for the love of God! -Don't you dare touch me!
-Brother-in-law... -Don't you dare touch me!
Let go!
When did you receive this?
It's been 2-3 days. We thought you already knew about it.
How will we know?
He hid that woman, who was going to be his mother-in-law, from us.
Her husband is a jerk; he shot someone and ended up in jail.
We only just realized he was gone.
I said I would become a singer and end up on these streets.
No, brother-in-law, we've taken care of him. Don't worry.
-You stood by him, right? -Yes.
I won't let you live! I swear to God I won't let you live!
Where the hell is this?!
I will reunite him with his God.
-Sit down for a moment. -Leave me alone, don't touch me!
I'll start with your brother-in-law!
I married her off with my own hands.
I made her a bride in a veiled wedding dress.
Shall we have some tea and talk?
Make some tea.
Brother Hseyin, listen to me carefully.
Please don't misunderstand me.
My son always liked your daughter.
What the hell is going on here?
What kind of business is going to happen, bro?
Halc Mahir is in prison.
We'll accept this girl as she is.
We marry them off and they leave.
I alone had received 2000 lira from Mahir.
It would be unfair to him if we gave it to you for free now.
No, a married woman isn't worth that much.
There.
It certainly won't be free.
What are you saying, sir?
You know I'm not this boy's father.
But we became like father and son over time.
Just tell me what you think is right, and I'll reach into my pocket.
You'll have to decide what's possible now.
I'll give 500.
We are relatives, Hseyin abi.
Belle,...
...kiss your husband's hand.
Until.
Until.
Until.
Until.
Come on, my girl, come on, Dilber.
Okay, done.
Push again.
Come on, girl.
She's so beautiful, mashallah.
Has the baby been born yet?
She's so beautiful, mashallah.
Has the baby been born, mother?
What a boy, Masha Allah.
This is so cute. It already has hair.
-He looks so much like Zafer. -Yes.
God granted your wish.
Yes,...
...should we name him Mehmet?
I felt like doing it.
Let his father see him first. Then we'll name him.
Get well soon.
A real man has a son.
-This is ugly. -Let's wait until the color improves.
What should we name this?
Let my mother do it. It's her right.
I'll name him nal.
Unal.
-Have a safe and successful completion of your military service. -Thanks.
-Have a safe and successful completion of your military service. -Thanks.
There.
My son.
Take care of yourself.
Don't worry.
Listen to me, don't you dare upset my mother.
Don't disobey me, I don't care about military service or anything, I'll come and break your head.
-Okay? -I won't upset you.
Don't worry, is it easy to upset your mother?
Hey you slut! Do you think we don't see it?
Are you wagging your tail at these guys under the pretext of cooking for them?
What have I done? What crime have I committed?
He'll leave this house! He'll leave!
You flirt!
Brother-in-law, you tell us then.
I didn't do anything.
And she's talking to my husband too.
What did you think this place was, huh?
At your father's house, you were worth less than a dog!
-Come on, girl! -Auntie, where are you taking me?
I know you deserve it. Go!
Yelloz art!
Late.
Let him stay there. He'll come to his senses.
Get out!
I put in a gas cylinder, it's empty. I also put in some money, fill it up.
Don't think we're doing this favor for you. We're doing it for the baby in your arms.
Thank.
Are you sleeping?
Red roses, in bunches
Not love, but a sign
My darling, lullaby, my little one
Why are you playing like a creditor?
We don't want you in this house, do you understand?
Baby! The baby is burning up with fever and isn't moving. Please help!
What did you do to the baby, girl?!
Come on, come inside.
Where did you keep this baby? It looks like it's been left out in the cold.
That idiot mother couldn't take care of her.
Take these medicines.
This won't happen with breast milk.
Mama, pudding,...
...serve various soups and fruit juice.
-Get well soon. -Thanks.
Auntie, let me stay home.
I won't stick my head out the door.
I'll do whatever you say.
The child can stay, but you cannot.
Until.
Until.
Come on girl, let's go.
My baby, lullaby
Sister, sister.
Are you ok?
Come to your senses, sister, please.
I told your father, but he didn't listen.
That woman, your aunt,...
...his grandson had it made and placed it in front of the door.
Get out of the way!
You whore!
-Dad, stop. -Move aside!
Are you defying your father with just a finger's width of height?
Are you ogling other men through the window?
Her aunt said this, didn't she?
Her aunt said, I called and asked, and she told me.
The worst kind of repentance. That whore is lying.
His problem is something else.
His son got what he wanted and dumped his daughter.
Damn you all! Do whatever you want!
Look at me,...
...don't even think about bringing that bastard here!
This isn't a charity.
You too must earn the bread you eat!
In this goddamn place...
They left my baby without a mother.
Girl, get up and bring a loaf of bread.
I'm chopping tomatoes.
Get up, girl.
Bring a spoon too. We have guests.
Okay, Dad.
-Peace be upon you. -And peace be upon you, Mahir, come in.
-Thanks. -Come sit down.
-Get well soon. -Thank you.
-Get well soon. -Thank you.
How are you, are you ok?
Thank God for this day.
Sit down, Dilber.
Come on!
I was in prison, Dilber.
I couldn't protect you.
I couldn't fall for him.
I heard you got married.
You've had a child too.
Let it be.
I will forgive you.
Honestly, girl, I don't hold a grudge.
Go ahead and kiss your husband's hand.
Come on!
That's better.
That was a good thing though.
Let's eat then. Enjoy your meal.
Let me cut it.
This is what you miss most in prison.
Of course, only lentils and beans.
Here you go, Dilber. Enjoy your meal.
-The ayran is fresh. -Thank you.
Welcome, Dilber.
Mom, make us some coffee so we can drink it.
I've never seen such beautiful children in my life.
-Mashallah. -Well done.
You handled it beautifully, Dilber. Well done, my girl.
May no evil eye befall this.
Will Mahir get angry, Mom?
God has blessed us with a baby girl. What can we do, my daughter?
Come and see, come. You have a beautiful baby girl.
Why is he so fat?
Say "Mashallah" (God bless him), son.
Did my father cast the evil eye on you, Mom?
No...
Let me hold that thing in my lap.
-Ana. -Hadi.
Come here, let me see your father.
Take his father.
I will eat your honey.
May God bless you.
May God grant you good fortune.
I accepted the girl this time, but...
...I won't interfere next time.
What kind of talk is that, son?
Look at those fingers, so knuckle-like.
Get well soon, Dilber.
Here, take it, my daughter.
I'm going to the coffee shop.
What happened?
Belle?
My daughter, are you having contractions, Dilber?
The water flowed, the water.
Girl, bring some hot water!
Bring sheets and towels!
Come on, girl.
His head appeared. His head appeared.
Belle!
Dilber has given birth to a beautiful baby girl.
Look, my daughter, look.
Masallah.
What a beautiful baby.
Yes,...
...the children died of starvation.
No food.
-Did you check the kitchen? -Yes.
I'll go check on Mahir.
You keep them occupied.
My dear, Filiz.
May your grandmother be sacrificed for you.
Okay, okay.
Look, sister.
-Is it my turn? -It's yours, sir.
Abi.
What the hell are you doing here?
There isn't a single spoonful of food at home.
Are you having fun here?
Your death will be at my hands, huh!
-What are you doing here? -The kids are hungry.
You're still calling him a kid!
Did you give me a child, you bastard?!
Do you consider them your children? You're practically infertile!
What is Mahir up to?
Are you counting her as a woman?!
Proficient...
...the children are hungry.
What are you looking at?!
If you were to pull me aside, I don't know if you'd beat me or threaten me, Hseyin Aa.
At this rate, he'll kill his daughter; I'm afraid of that.
I came to your door because of him.
Please help me, I beg you.
Sister Hafize, this matter has its own police department and officers.
Should my husband be in jail at this age?
Hseyin Aa has been to those places frequently. Why would he be afraid of that?
Anyway, what I'm saying is, Hafize sister, this isn't how things work.
I understand. This marriage is over.
Let me kiss your feet, father.
-Let's go pick up the children. -Okay.
We don't want children, though.
Repent, repent.
We have some work to do.
These puppies are a nuisance.
He was small once.
We said he didn't want to be a singer or folk musician, but he's grown up now.
He's in his right mind.
They also request it on the radio, as you know.
TRT means the state.
Once you give them your back, the rest will follow.
Since such an opportunity has presented itself to you,...
...it seems the time has come now.
We're going to TRT.
I won't abandon the children.
Then break your leg and go back to your husband's house.
The father is in no condition, he has no strength.
Border controls were implemented. All the carpets and rugs stopped being sold.
My daughter, those things don't exist anymore. It's over and done with.
Look how many people we have left, hand in hand.
We'll have to get involved in these things now.
No, mother, I won't leave my daughters.
We can't feed Mahir's puppies.
Permission granted, Hseyin Aa, permission granted! They are just children.
They are your blood, your life, too.
Look, Hafize, woman...
...blood comes from the father, life comes from God.
Nothing has been passed on to these little ones from us.
Do you understand?
Now you go home too. This conversation is over.
Come on!
How can a mother abandon her children?
I've already abandoned my son.
I'm not saying forever, my daughter.
Until it gains strength.
Whenever...
...you can contradict what these guys say...
...then come back and pick up your babies.
They are entrusted to my care.
There...
What?
News came from Mara.
Let's try one more time, guys.
Brother, I'm not used to this much music.
In our neighborhood, there were always violins and darbuka drums.
My father always played the saz, too.
Then listen attentively to just one instrument.
Dilber, listen, the radio is very important.
Maybe it will be very popular and we'll play it often.
Your name will carry on from here.
Get your head together and act accordingly.
News came from Mara.
-He's getting excited. -Let him come again another time.
This is God's punishment! This is God's stupidity!
This guy is an idiot, for God's sake!
What kind of language is that, brother?
Isn't this girl your daughter?
So, my brother really wanted this himself.
I collected the fare at the village cafe. So, it took a lot of effort.
Let's try one last time.
Read with your heart, read with your heart.
News came from Mara.
News came from Mara.
They said Merik died.
I wish Merik hadn't died.
I wish Merik hadn't died.
I wish my hand and arm had been cut off.
Oh Merik, Merik, Merik
I sacrifice myself for you, Merik.
I admire you, Merik.
Oh Merik, Merik, Merik
I sacrifice myself for you, Merik.
I admire you, Merik.
Oh Merik, Merik, Merik
I sacrifice myself for you, Merik.
I admire you, Merik.
The doctor is cutting the wound.
The doctor is cutting the wound.
Merik is vomiting blood again.
They said Merik died.
They said Merik died.
Who is her mother angry at?
Oh Merik, Merik, Merik
I sacrifice myself for you, Merik.
I admire you, Merik.
Gel.
-Dilber. -Yes, sir.
How's it going? Have you gotten used to the casino?
Thank you, brother.
How long have you been working here? Three months?
That's right, bro.
Belle,...
...I'll pick you up next week at 12 o'clock.
As the lead singer?
Yes, girl, she's the lead singer.
Thanks, bro.
Honestly, you're a really good person. May God turn everything you touch into gold.
I was speechless.
Will my father allow it?
Getting along with your father is easy. Don't worry, okay?
-Come on, girl. Let me see you do it. -Thanks, brother.
Brother, I'm looking for you too.
We need to replace that second violinist.
-That bastard always comes here drunk! -Okay, okay.
-Peace be upon you. -And peace be upon you, Hseyin Aa.
Here you go.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Well, let's hope for the best then.
-Congratulations. -Don't worry, his daily wage will increase over time.
This is just the beginning.
Thanks a lot, brother, much appreciated. It was really helpful.
So I'm looking after a population of 30.
Thanks to you, we too will see a brighter day.
Dilber, you'll be on stage Friday at 23:45.
Come a little early so we can look at some clothes for you.
Okay, bro.
Look brother, no such indecent things will happen.
Hseyin Aa, such things don't suit your daughter anyway.
People only pay attention to the sound.
You can't fool everyone with sequined dresses.
You say that now, but...
...I'll see you in three days when the tailors are chasing after you.
If he's going to lose all the money to the tailor, what's the point of all this?
Hseyin Aa, things aren't like that. Don't worry about it.
Dilber, what are we going to do with this name? This name won't do.
-My daughter's name is beautiful. -Hussein Agha, don't misunderstand me.
The first name is nice, I won't deny that, but it won't work with that last name.
-What was it? -Babush.
Babu. Dilber Babu. No.
I actually had thought about that.
Beautiful voice came to my mind.
Could it be Dilber Gzelses?
Hseyin Aa, now everyone's complaining about this sound, that sound.
We need to find something different.
Let it be "the Moon".
Dilber Ay.
I don't really like the dark, so let's call it "The Moon".
Oh.
Dilber Ay.
Dilber Ay.
Honestly, it turned out great.
Honestly, well done!
From now on, your name is Dilber Ay.
Forgive me, my beloved, if you love the truth.
Don't make the poor man cry in your hands.
This realm of truth always speaks of us.
You made me a legend among tongues.
You made me a legend among tongues.
Oh my!... Oh my!...
-I was so scared, musician! -My name is Ali.
You are a musician.
You're a folk singer too. Do I call you a folk singer?
Call me. I'd be honored.
How old?
He's my nephew.
Look, I have two children.
These tears of yours are a mother's tears.
I'd recognize him anywhere.
Just like my wife.
Casino owner Kemalettin doesn't know about it.
Do you have a husband?
Well, if there's only one child, thank God for that.
-Three. -Three?
How can you make the same mistake three times with the same person?
He's not the same man.
Two men, but three marriages.
Good heavens, what a strange story!
I'll introduce you to our lady.
You tell the story, and you cry.
Now, I have another question.
Why do your father and brothers come here with you every night?
Abi,...
...they're afraid I'll steal money.
That he earned it himself?
Look honey, I grew up in this industry.
You will be neither the first nor the last.
Listen to me, get rid of these things.
How can a person escape from their family, brother Ali?
That's impossible.
Okay, add me to your population register too.
I won't work either. You take care of all of us.
Get out of here.
I won't leave it to anyone.
Isn't this the song you sang at the nightclub?
Yes.
Brother, I wish you all the best.
Who says this?
Dilber Ay.
It's selling really well. People are going crazy for it.
So they recorded it illegally at the casino.
They've posted the photo I hate the most.
What have you done, son?
Aren't you ashamed of illegally recording and selling me?
I didn't make it, sister. I went to the cassette market and bought it.
-My album is out now! -Yeah, right.
-Do you have another version with photos? -Yes.
Let me see.
Look, this one is nicer.
This is beautiful, I love it.
-Brother, you should always sell this to people. -Okay, sister.
Yasar,...
...is there more money in the cassette business or in the casino?
I heard there are a lot of pirates out of these, Dad.
"Otherwise, we would be very rich," they say. "Really?"
My son, my lion.
May your father be sacrificed for you.
Thanks to my sister,...
He sent the entire day's wages.
He said, "You absolutely must send all your grandchildren to school."
Especially their daughters.
He's barking orders, huh?
Would that be alright, Dad? I mean, that's what he wants.
And he also said...
..."What are you doing with the money I send for my daughters?"
"Are you giving this to my mother Hafize?" he asked.
I said I don't know either.
Who are they? We're going to feed Mahir's pups, huh?
Kerim, this woman is stealing money from me.
Honestly, he took the money out and gave it to me without me even asking.
I keep the whole calculation in my head.
This place works like a machine.
That woman, who's supposed to be your sister, is hiding money from her parents.
Look here.
Let go. Don't pull my hair like that.
Okay. There's still time before the show.
-Go ahead and leave. -Yes, ma'am Dilber Ay.
Gel.
-You have a visitor, Ms. Dilber Ay. -Let her come in.
-Dilber? -Mother?
Did something happen to the children?
No, my dear, I just came to visit.
You didn't leave him alone with Mahir, did you?
What if he tries to beat you up?
-Would I let you go? -Come on in, mother, come on in.
I took him to the village, to my brother's place.
The girls love the village very much.
Yes,...
...tell me, how are they, what are they doing?
They're doing well, thank God.
-Sati has a good appetite, (Masha Allah). -
She turned out to be a very kind-hearted girl.
Filiz is a bit of a whiner.
But he's ambitious too.
If it falls to the ground, it will pick up a handful of soil and get up again.
I miss you so much, Mom.
I work at night, and it helps pass the time...
...when morning comes, I can't bear the longing for you.
Belle,...
...my daughter...
...do you know why this leg of mine is crippled?
Mahir's father.
He beat me, saying that women should stay home and do nothing.
I was injured.
Don't stay, my daughter.
You are doing these things for your children.
Hopefully it will end one day.
No one will be able to separate you now.
God willing, mother.
Belle,...
...do you remember what I told you?
Whenever these guys hear something...
You'll be able to talk about it...
...then come back and pick up your babies.
It's in my care until then.
Excuse me.
Mom, if only you had listened to me.
I would love to.
But you know, Mahir is still Mahir.
He sent me to buy a rug.
He's probably eagerly waiting for it now.
Sell it and invest in gambling.
My daughter, I don't know if we'll live or die after this.
But I've seen you like this before.
So beautiful, so good.
I wouldn't mind dying now.
Even if I die, I won't die with my eyes closed.
God forbid, Mom.
Allah bless.
My clever girl, my clever girl.
Ms. Dilber, this is your nal.
Do you know who I am?
Have they ever told you?
You are my son.
My mother is gone. She left.
No, that's not it.
You are my darling.
Look what I got for you.
Take it with you when you leave. Share it with your teacher and friends.
Let them love you, let them smell you.
Don't show it to anyone.
You spend it alone. Okay?
Aren't you going to pick me up?
Some things are not available right now.
I'll come pick you up the day you finish school.
Don't tell your father I'm here.
Ms. Dilber, if this gets noticed, I'll be in trouble.
I'll take you out of this school, and I'll never see you again.
Don't let anyone hear, okay?
I'll give this to you too, sister. There are clothes inside.
-Can you say they distributed them from school? -Yes, I'll handle it.
3 months later
Look what a beautiful car.
Sister, you're so beautiful.
Move aside, girl, move aside.
Meryem, where are the girls?
These are your daughters.
Come here, my dear.
Gel.
Sale.
Come, my darling, come. Come, my mother, come.
Now listen...
...let's go for a drive.
-Are you our mother? -Yes.
Until.
Come on, get in the car.
Belle!
Bitch!
-Dilber. -Wait, Ali brother.
-You... my children... -You son of a bitch!
Son of a dog, dog!
Dishonourable!
Look, here's my daughter.
This is our new home.
-nal. -I was waiting for you too.
I said I would come, and I came.
Look, this is your sister, Filiz.
Hello.
Let's go.
What happened?
Who did this? Did your father do it?
These things will no longer be a part of our lives.
Promise.
We're going to our new house.
Oh no, did it break again?
-See you later. -See you later.
-Will I be living here now? -Yes.
My siblings, you, and me. The four of us.
We will be very happy, we will be very peaceful.
I'll sing you folk songs, I'll bore you to death.
I know this, it's my grandfather Hseyin's.
If he sees us, he'll chase us away, swear at us, and say terrible things.
Baba!
Dad, open the door!
Where is Sati?
That woman you hired as a babysitter took the babysitter and left.
When they saw us, they ran away as if we had the plague.
-Don't do this to me, Dad. -What are you talking about?
Your true nature has been revealed, and you're still talking.
Who did you make this for? Did you make it for these little ones?
A person who steals property from their ancestors shouldn't show their face in public!
Bring them, bring the children.
Come on. Look, this is our own blood.
There are ten more inside.
First you'll look at these, and if there are any left over, then you'll look at those.
Do you understand?
Come in.
Ali abi.
What's wrong?
Don't take me to my father. Don't give me to my stepmother.
I won't give it.
Where is Sati?
May God bless you, your wife kidnapped him and took him away.
Good morning my baby.
Come on, kids, get on.
What happened up there?
My parents.
All.
Just saying "save" doesn't save a person.
How am I supposed to take care of these?
For goodness sake, what is my wife for?
Don't we have two? Yours can take care of three, you know.
They'll find your house too, brother.
My father-in-law has a summer house.
They won't find you there.
God willing, brother, thank you.
Enjoy your meal, brother.
Belle?
Have you come back?
I had to disappear for a few days.
You know Ali, our musician? We went to their summer house.
Something bad happened to me.
Bad luck.
-I'm in a very difficult situation, brother. -I know, Dilber, I heard.
I urgently need to rent a place to live.
From somewhere far away. And I'm going to buy a car too.
We'll need a driver too, of course. And a babysitter for the children.
I don't understand?
I need to rent a place to live.
Did you just say children?
I have three children.
Dilber, didn't you say you weren't married when you started this job?
I've been married three times.
There is no marriage in any of them.
So now your father, you, and your siblings are standing here in front of me and lying to me?
Brother, I didn't get married, I was married off.
I didn't have children; they made me have children.
What difference does it make whether you know these things or not?
Who cares?
Hey brother, I have a lot of money owed to me by you.
Give it to me, I need it very much.
What will Dilber get?
Your father came two days ago, remember?
-Did my father arrive? -Yes.
Your house in Dzce burned down, and your mother and brother are in the hospital.
He took all your money inside.
I even overpaid.
He also said you wouldn't be coming to work.
And you know that blonde pop singer? I made her the lead singer.
We even had posters printed.
We removed yours too.
Okay brother, thanks.
Ankara 1984
Welcome to our pavilion, Dilber sister.
Get up for a moment.
Isn't there anything with a low neckline?
No.
Okay, let's leave it at that for today, we'll sort it out tomorrow.
Be on stage in ten minutes.
The nation is waiting for you.
The misty mountains surrounding Urfa, oh my oh my
The misty mountains surrounding Urfa, oh my oh my
My heart is burning, mother, my eyes are filled with tears.
My heart is burning, mother, my eyes are filled with tears.
There is no cure for this ailment of mine, oh dear, oh dear
There is no cure for this ailment of mine, oh dear, oh dear
Don't wander in these mountains, gazelle, or they will hunt you.
They separate you from your mother, father, and lover.
My dear sister Dilber,...
...there's nothing wrong with her voice, though...
...the stage also requires a little flirtation and charm.
That's not my job, brother.
That's something else.
Don't talk big, girl.
This place you see here...
...everyone who's in this market, passed through here.
Let one of them come forward and say, "I didn't say that here."
He can't say that.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
I only have one thing to say.
I'm staying with a friend, I need to find a place to live.
Should I get some money upfront?
I'll work and I'll pay.
We never make mistakes.
Of course, dear Dilber. We'll handle it.
How much do you need?
Well, there's the matter of finding a house...
...things and such.
Children's school.
You deduct it from my wages week by week.
Until it's over.
Would 20,000 be enough?
No, that's too much.
Renting is tough. You should buy a house.
Decorate it however you like. Have peace of mind.
May God bless you. May God grant you all your wishes, brother.
Only with us is everything written down.
Sign the document and collect your money from accounting.
Where should I throw it, bro?
Do you have a car?
No.
Well, they were there, but my siblings took them and left.
Once they get the money, the kids will take you home.
Don't go wandering around alone with all that money.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Thanks, bro.
Okay, there it is, it's written right here.
On November 12, 1984, Dilber Babu received 20,000 Turkish Lira in cash...
Damn it!
He received 20,000 lira.
It's signed too.
You will pay this money, Dilber.
There's no other way.
Brother, I didn't take any money.
They told me to go to accounting, so I came.
-Don't provoke him! -So what if I do provoke you, Dilber!
What will you do?
He?
First, let's talk about how you're going to pay off this debt.
I understand the issue now.
Look, I swear on my religion and my holy book, I don't go around mingling with people like those women.
I don't drink alcohol.
Come to your senses.
This debt cannot be repaid with alcohol, liquor, or raki.
How will it be paid?
Sell your house and car if you have any.
I'll wait two days.
Otherwise, we'll find a solution, of course.
Brother, what house, what car?
I have nothing but this dress I'm wearing.
Brother, they took everything from me.
I have nothing left. I only have my life left, and you can take that too.
What do I care about your life!
I prefer money.
Take him backstage!
Ms. Dilber Ay will be on the program!
Okay, bro.
Here you go.
Why do you cry, my dark-haired one?
This too shall pass, don't cry.
My cries and lamentations reached the heavens.
This too shall pass, don't cry.
This too shall pass, don't cry.
My cries and lamentations reached the heavens.
This too shall pass, don't cry.
This too shall pass, don't cry.
Dilber, table number 3 is waiting for you.
Very important people.
My uncle says that if we please them...
...that would please us too.
I told you from the start, I won't drink!
Don't drink, my love, don't drink.
I'll send you a soda.
We have plenty of solutions.
Come on!
Our queen of folk singers has arrived too.
Welcome, my dear.
What the hell are you doing?
Okay honey. Whatever you want.
So you're saying I should just hold on until we get home?
Uncle, what are you talking about? What house?
Are you trying to play dumb?!
We counted on picking you up.
What's wrong?!
Are you trying to fool me?
I'll burn this place down!
No, brother, you misunderstood. I was asking if we were leaving right away.
I'll go get my bag. Of course we'll go.
Brother, make yourself comfortable. Sit down.
My son!
Dilber? What are you doing here, girl?
Where are the papers you had him sign?
-Are you out of your mind? -I'm absolutely furious! I've lost my mind!
Go rest.
How many lives have you ruined in this room?
How the hell would I know!
You know how to count money, but...
...can't you count the women whose lives you've wasted?
We are saving women's lives here.
Shut up! Hand over the papers!
Where the hell is it?!
There, in front of you.
-Where are the papers of my other sisters? -What's it to you?!...
Where are the others?!
-We'll find you! -Go ahead and find me then!
Now, try explaining that to your tribe, if you can...
...how a woman humiliated you.
Ali abi...
I wounded a man in the nightclub.
What was I supposed to do? Sleep with him?
I'm in the passageway next to the pavilion now.
Okay, okay, I'll wait here.
-Dilber? -Brother.
Get well soon.
Thanks, bro.
Dilber, we spoke with Hac on the way here.
You've laid down the law. These guys won't let you live.
You'll disappear for 5-10 years. There's no other way.
My children?
God forbid, if they kill you, your children will be motherless forever.
They'll understand eventually. Just let them grow up a little.
We'll explain.
I don't know where to go.
Should I go to Mara? Or Pazarck?
These things will find you in Mara too.
The only way is Germany.
There are more of our men there.
Even Mother Bedia has been there for months.
They will protect you.
How am I going to get on the plane? I don't have a passport.
You'll leave illegally. We'll find a way.
What did I do?
It happened once.
Ali abi,...
...take the girls to their grandmothers.
Give nal to his father as well.
Male children are precious to us.
They won't harm a hair on your head.
-But they'll bully my daughters. -Don't worry.
You won't make a name for yourself there either.
You'll find it in small, inconspicuous places.
You'll get back to your work.
There's no end to the thugs and hooligans in this small town, Hac.
At some point, it's all fate, destiny, Dilber.
Frankfurt / Germany
The moon rose on the first evening of the night
The light has struck
Through the window, through the chimney
Did you stay up all night, my dear Mayil?
From last night
Wake up, my dear Mayil, wake up!
I'll take your troubles, I'll be your slave.
Gel.
Good evening, Ms. Dilber.
Good evening.
Welcome to Germany.
You were just singing inside a moment ago...
...would you sing it for me too, just once?
What are you doing here, brother?
You just listened to it, it's over, it's gone.
Tell me when we're alone.
Get your hand off me!
Don't worry, we'll take care of it right away.
Get your filthy breath off me!
-Is anyone there?! -Don't shout!
It will only take five minutes. I'll take care of it right away.
What are we going to sort out?!
-Don't shout! -Get out of the way!
-Get out of the way! -Look, you want it too.
What do you want from me?!
What do you want from me?!
What do you want, you bastards?!
Dishonourable!
We just received news about Dilber.
Get well soon.
Exile has fallen upon you, and longing upon us.
Patience is yours, sorrow is ours.
The children are doing well, thank God. They are in my care.
I treat them no differently than my own children, you know that.
Rest assured, they won't know anything.
Write in your letter if you need anything.
May the place where you lie not cause you pain.
Our hearts are with you.
May God help you, sister. Your brother is Ali, the musician.
So you've returned to your father's house again, huh?
He.
I came from Germany.
At that time...
...go fuck yourself and go to whoever you spent that money with.
I fought for my life in those infidel lands!
What money making?!
I know you sent money to your children.
What was I supposed to do instead of sending money to the children?
You weren't looking!
You never asked, "What are my parents doing? Am I supposed to look after your children?"
-My children, huh? -Yes.
You forced me to marry you!
I was a mother at 13!
I was a mother at 14, I was a mother at 15.
Did I ask for this, you idiot?!
Do you remember how much you sold me for the first time?
2 bin.
I didn't pay that much the other time. It cost 500.
You didn't get any money in the third one.
Take those too, I'll give them to you.
Don't let it hurt you any more.
Here... Here, I'll give you these too.
There will be some here too.
Let me give you these too. Let me give you those as well.
But that's not enough. Not enough!
Do you want to shoot me?
Are you going to pull my hair? Go ahead, pull it!
Are you going to lock me in the barn? Are you going to break my hand?
That chain you put around my neck,...
...I'm finally free from those chains.
You won't be able to hurt me anymore.
I paid the price for the life you put me through!
Why are you making noise to your father, girl?
-What am I saying? -Yes.
All this happened because you didn't say anything!
Because you stayed silent!
Did you ever stand by me? Did you ever love me?
I have this henna on my hand, a memento from you.
I've never seen her upset because of me, except for that day.
Listen, this is what I'm telling you.
I go to my brothers' graves.
I would even go to my mother's grave.
But I won't go to your grave.
I do not forgive you.
What difference would it make if you forgave me?!
What difference would it make if you forgave me?!
May God forgive you!
What happened, brother, what happened?
Are you stranded on the road?
Did you get caught in a hailstorm?
Are you stuck in the snow?
Have you been wounded by a cruel hand?
You destroyed Antep and Mara for me.
What happened, brother, what happened?
Are you stranded on the road?
Did you get caught in a hailstorm?
Are you stuck in the snow?
Have you been wounded by a cruel hand?
You destroyed Antep and Mara for me.
What happened, brother, what happened?
Are you stranded on the road?
Did you get caught in a hailstorm?
Are you stuck in the snow?
Have you been wounded by a cruel hand?
You destroyed Antep and Mara for me.
Good evening, brother.
I'll burn this place down!
Are you okay, sister?
There's nothing wrong with you, is there?
I'm fine...
What are you doing? You've crushed me.
I'm sorry, I had to do it when I saw you like that.
You had no choice...
...get off me.
You're right.
So you had no choice, huh?
Yes.
I knew it,...
...they'll end up squeezing each other one day.
They had been enemies for a long time.
It's getting tense outside now...
...it will be tough inside tomorrow too.
That place is dangerous.
How do you know all this?
I, too, have sung folk songs in three or five different places in my own way.
Of course, it's nothing compared to yours, and what difference would ours make anyway?
I know the places, you see.
Listen to me.
Don't go out there again.
I have nowhere to go.
For God's sake.
You're Dilber Ay, for goodness sake!
You can find a job anywhere.
Maybe I'm tired of sinking and rising again, of crawling from door to door.
Do you understand?
Behind the whole.
Why do you come to our place every night?
Couldn't get enough of your kebab?
I couldn't get enough of the melancholic folk songs.
The soup is finished, I should leave now.
Older sister,...
...I have something to tell you.
That guesthouse you're staying in doesn't suit you at all.
How the hell do you know which guesthouse I'm staying at?
No sister, you misunderstood me.
I followed you to make sure nothing bad happened to you, as a woman.
It's a dangerous place around here, you know. That's why.
What should I do? Should I stay with you?
No, sister, not at all. I didn't mean it in that way.
I said that because you deserve better.
I tested you, damn it.
I need to hail a taxi so I can leave now.
Let me translate, and I'll walk you to the door.
No, I don't want to.
Don't call me "sister" again. Okay?
I'll come and sit in the front.
If I said I don't want it, I don't want it.
-Enjoy your meal. -Thanks.
We are from Mara.
We fled and came here.
-Your mother and father? -They tormented me a lot.
They inflicted many wounds.
Those wounds still haven't healed.
I don't even know my age.
I received my official document much later.
When the census taker asked what date to write on the birth certificate...
...I had chosen a cold day.
I accepted winter as my fate.
You are a spring girl, Dilber.
Flowers bloom when you sing.
When I sing, my troubles get worse, Ibrahim.
My hands break when I sing.
My hair is being pulled.
My stomach feels like it's being kicked.
Blood gushes from my mouth when I sing.
Guns are fired in venues when I sing.
My daily wage is deducted from the kebab I ate.
I'm not worth as much as a kebab, to put it simply.
Drunkards and pimps come to listen to me.
But only unfortunate girls, those with burning hearts, and women hear my songs.
Soon everyone will be listening to his folk songs.
This situation will end, God willing.
Hopefully.
-What would you like to drink? -Trotter soup.
-Give me one of the tripe soups too. -Add some garlic, brother.
Yes, sister Dilber.
Happy birthday, Dilber!
Dude, what have you done?
Dilber, we're trying so hard to make you happy, and look what you've done.
Ibrahim, my first cake. Let me experience this.
And he even wrote "Diloy" there. That's where I lost it.
Since it's your first cake, you'll make a wish...
...then you will blow out the candles,...
...and then we will cut it up and eat it. That is the custom.
That's all I know.
-Shall I blow into it? -Blow into it.
By virtue of the authority granted to me by the mayor, I now pronounce you husband and wife.
Bravo.
Son, let go so we can hug for a bit.
Come on, brother, come on.
2007 "I've cooked the chickens" music video shoot
Yes, go back to Dilber.
I cooked the chickens and sent Hac to the market.
I cooked the chickens and sent Hac to the market.
Yes... Yes...
-Is my hair okay? -It's very good, keep going.
Yes, we've arrived at the evening gown.
-I'm not even here, am I? -You're not.
-But feel it. -Okay.
The camera panned and then came back.
I tied the dogs up and chopped up some bread for them.
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-My husband. -Yes, my wife.
Was your father like you, too?
How?
Did he appreciate the woman's worth?
No. He didn't know.
I saw my father at that moment and I said to him, "Ibrahim, make a promise to yourself..."
...you won't be like your father.
-My husband. -Yes, my wife.
-I took the car there yesterday, right? -So?
When the man saw the mileage, he said, "You've circled the globe twice with that!"
Is it a lie, Ibrahim? We went for a walk.
What did we get out of this? Nothing.
We're full, Ibrahim.
But life gets harder every day.
Where shall I take you, my lady?
Wherever you want. Just be by my side.
My story certainly doesn't end here, brother.
My husband and I had a great love affair.
Maybe we had a fight, but I don't know about the beating.
Let that happen, and I'll impose the penalty.
Ibrahim even became a father to my children.
Well, they didn't let my children experience motherhood.
But my grandchildren's grandchildren always grew up under my arm.
While I couldn't make my voice heard...
...with my folk songs, I became the voice of my sisters and brothers who were prisoners of fate.
What more could I ask for?
And I did what I said I would do.
I have never been to my father's grave, and I never will.
I suffered a lot from my father's beatings and my mother's silence...
...because of people's dishonor.
Don't allow it, my parents.
My voice is now...
...I entrust them to you.