Bir

Name: Bir
Director: Elif Sözen
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-12-04
Cast: Aylin Paksoy, Defne Şener Günay

2021 · Drama

Aylin, who lives with her mother in Istanbul, is continuing her university education. In the harsh conditions of life, they exist with a new "deceptive" business model that suits the desires of today's city dwellers.

Directed by Elif Sözen

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Aylin Paksoy Aylin
Defne Şener Günay Nazlı

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