The Return

The Return

The Struggle of a Lonely Woman.

1972 · 94 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Romance

Gülcan and her husband İbrahim dream of a happy future together in their village. However, they are subjected to the cruelty of the Agha, the local landowner who lords over the entire village. İbrahim is fed up and moves to Germany to find work. On the other hand, Gülcan has to deal with Agha's evils alone.

Directed by Türkan Şoray · Written by Safa Önal

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