Children of the Otherside

The daughter of a wealthy and respected family in Anatolia runs away from home when she falls in love with someone the family does not approve. This escape turns into a big drama that will affect the whole family, the secrets to be kept for years, the sins to be committed and the generations.

When Olcay's husband commits suicide and leaves a huge debt behind, Olcay and her teenage daughter, Duru, are forced to move to a slum in Istanbul. They find themselves financially dependent on Olcay's only remaining friend, so Olcay starts to look for a job. Without any degree or experience, she tries to survive doing all sorts of odd jobs. Meanwhile, her neighbors, who are completely different from the people in Olcay's old world, begin to get to like the mother and daughter. Some even fall in love.

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Three sisters who grew up unaware of each other receive a mysterious letter one day and meet at the wedding of one of them. But on the wedding night they will find themselves in an unexpected situation. After that night, they cannot leave the beautiful town of the Aegean and are forced to live together. This imperative condition gradually leaves its place to the adventure of discovering brotherhood, friendship and solidarity.

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In dire need of a doctor, an eclectic group of villagers kidnaps Mehmet, who soon falls in love with one of their own.

Ayşe's acceptance into graduate school both pleases and upsets Mehmet. Another obstacle has come between the lovers. Ayşe, who has gone to Istanbul, returns to the village for a short time. Ayşe is disappointed when she cannot find the Doctor at the bus station, but a big surprise awaits her. Upon learning that Ayşe will return to Istanbul shortly, Mehmet Şeker begins making plans to keep her by his side. He is so desperate that he even asks Muhtar Bahri for help. When none of his plans work out, he seeks refuge with Ümmü hala. Ümmü hala asks both of them to find the Sevdalım flower. Mehmet and Ayşe are in for a long journey where their love will be tested.

Muhtar Bahri's useless son Fikret, who is a jackal, does not settle down in the army and manages to get a report stating that he is unfit for military service. While preparing to return to the village with his fox-like mind, he meets Nurse Kumru, who has been assigned to the village of Aşağı Delice, on the bus. While all the villagers are at Hüseyin and Afet's wedding, Fikret suddenly shows up, shocking everyone, including Ayşe. He lies to the entire village, claiming he has lost his memory, and begins to get his way. Of course, Dr. Mehmet is the most upset by this situation... On the other hand, the village men form a line in front of the health center, captivated by the beauty of Nurse Kumru, who has come to the village. Fikret and Kumru’s efforts to separate their lovers will bring great troubles upon Mehmet and Ayşe. Will the big schemes awaiting Ayşe and Mehmet prevent the couple from reuniting?

Bünyamin corners Menekşe, one of the village's beautiful girls, in the hayloft. While they are still flirting, Menekşe's brother İbo witnesses the situation and stirs up the village. Bünyamin has no choice but to flee, because Menekşe's brothers Saffet and Süleyman are merciless. While Bünyamin takes refuge with his mother Solmaz, Solmaz realizes that the only solution is to flee the village, despite her anger. Solmaz decides to go to Istanbul with her other children. Solmaz's other son, Mete, and her daughters, Perihan and Nergis, had already moved to Istanbul, married, and started families.

After Ayşe's aunt recovers, Mehmet's reputation as a doctor spreads far and wide. Everyone seeking healing begins to flock to the door of the renowned Badem Şekeri. Amidst all this commotion, Ayşe and Mehmet's love for each other begins to blossom, but a huge obstacle stands in their way. Ziver Bey, the educated and worldly leader of the surrounding villages, becomes infatuated with Ayşe. Seeing the doctor as the only obstacle between them, Ziver Bey, with the help of Village Headman Bahri, plays a cruel trick on Doctor Şeker. This trick not only separates Ayşe and Mehmet but also completely ruins Mehmet's life.

Ayşe is more nervous than usual due to the excitement of the wedding. The village headman keeps busy preparing for Mehmet's bachelor party, but his only problem is that Mehmet is afraid of Ayşe. The village headman solves this problem and finishes the preparations, setting up a table by the river for Mehmet, and they begin to have fun. As usual, it is the village headman's son, Fikret, who ruins the situation. He says he feels ashamed toward the doctor and wants to make amends. Though the doctor says there’s no need, it’s already too late. Dr. Mehmet wakes up to Ayşe’s phone call in an unfamiliar place, and the events unfold. Fikret’s new scheme will put Ayşe, Mehmet, and the entire village in an impossible situation. Will Ayşe and Mehmet manage to reunite?