The Well
1969 · 84 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama
Fatma is kidnapped several times by a wild man because she cannot be persuaded to marry. A third attempt at forced submission ends tragically for both, due to the young girl's fatal rebellion.
Directed by Metin Erksan · Written by Metin Erksan
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Nil Göncü Fatma -
Hayati Hamzaoğlu Osman -
Aliye Rona Hatice -
Osman Alyanak Fatma's Father -
Demir Karahan Mehmet -
Ahmet Kostarika
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