Longing
1974 · 89 min · ★ 6.1 · Romance, Drama
The soft spot in her heart for her composer remains unfilled of a star performer, after she's given a red handkerchief as a farewell. She must make her final decision despite a hearing loss risking her promising career.
Directed by Zeki Ökten · Written by Ergin Orbey
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Emel Sayın Alev Sayın -
Engin Çağlar Ferdi -
Orçun Sonat Adem Nizami -
Suzan Avcı Alev'in Annesi -
Münir Özkul Ferdi'nin Babası -
Kemal Sunal Yanık -
Metin Akpınar Alev'in Menajeri -
Adile Naşit Sakat Çocuğun Annesi -
Turgut Boralı Parktaki Kızın Babası -
Güzin Özipek -
Hüseyin Kutman Alev'in Babası -
Renan Fosforoğlu Gazinonun Sahibi
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