The Postman

The Postman

1984 · 86 min · ★ 7.1 · Comedy

Sevtap and Adem, the postman in the neighborhood, are in love with each other. Sevtap remained single until the age of 30 because no one liked her, so she is still a virgin and has settled for Adem. However, there is someone who opposes this love, her older brother Latif, who was raised in German culture but can be described as a complete fool. One day, Sevtap and Adem send a telegram from Sevtap's father's mouth to convince him to accept the situation. After this telegram, wedding preparations begin. However, during this time, Latif returns permanently from Germany to Turkey, and the truth about the couple is revealed. Latif opposes the marriage at any cost, even if it means harming Adem. Later, despite his reservations, he accepts the marriage and fulfills Adem's every request.

Directed by Memduh Ün · Written by Umur Bugay

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Kemal Sunal Adem
Fatma Girik Sevtap Yılmaztürk
Erdal Özyağcılar Latif Yılmaztürk
Gülümser Gülhan Petra Yılmaztürk
İhsan Yüce Rasim Yılmaztürk
Nezahat Tanyeri Adem'in Annesi
Necdet Yakın Berber Selami
Ulvi Alacakaptan Ayakkabı Boyacısı Şükrü
Nubar Terziyan Nuri Amca
Nezih Tunar Süslü Tevfik
Yaşar Güner Müezzin Lütfü
Jale Efecik Kiracı Berna

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