Oh Beautiful Istanbul

Oh Beautiful Istanbul

1981 · ★ 6.3

Kamil, who earns his living as a long-distance truck driver, falls in love with Cevahir, whom he meets at a brothel he visits with his friends, and rents a house for her. Their goal is to get married. However, their financial situation is not sufficient for such a marriage. Kamil accepts a friend's offer to engage in smuggling in order to build a better life.

Directed by Ömer Kavur · Written by Füruzan

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