When a Person Loves

When a Person Loves

When fame replaces love, devotion becomes the ultimate sacrifice.

1979 · 85 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Crime, Romance, Music

Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is the heir to a wealthy, prominent family in Çukurova, but his true passion lies in music and songwriting. Recognizing his passion, his father agrees to send him to Istanbul, giving him a limited window of time to handle company affairs while pursuing his musical dreams. In Istanbul, Ferdi meets Arzu (Necla Nazır), a talented conservatory music student. Enchanted by her voice and potential, Ferdi falls deeply in love and decides to pour all his resources, time, and influence into launching her career as a major musical star. However, as Arzu rises to fame, her blind ambition and shifting motivations threaten to shatter Ferdi's selfless devotion, transforming a passionate romance into a painful tale of betrayal and heartbreak.

Directed by Osman F. Seden · Written by Bülent Oran

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Ferdi Tayfur Ferdi
Necla Nazır Arzu
Sami Tunç Fahri
Diler Saraç Arzu's Mother
Nubar Terziyan Music Teacher
Yavuz Karakaş Prison Manager
Osman F. Seden Ferdi's Father
Hüseyin Peyda Prison Doctor
Muharrem Gürses Judge

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