Are you taking care of yourself?
Are you eating properly?
Yeah, yeah.
I don't believe you.
Your voice tells me otherwise.
Oh, stop! You're not my mother.
I am also not your girlfriend anymore.
But I am your agent.
This is about ourclients
and a lost photojournalist.
Oursoldier is the greatest...
He's the bravest!
What the fuck is your hurry?
Sweetie you're digging yourself into
deepershit. The cops will find you here.
What's up, girl?
Are you bringing yourboys here now?
You disappeared again.
Why, did we have a fuck date?
Fuck you.
I won't have to weara uniform anymore.
How did you get out of it?
Lfinally went there and
told them I was a faggot.
You mean it's that easy?
You need to dress like a fag. If you go
there looking like him, it won't work.
Well then, it should not
have been hard for you.
Nothing is ever hard enough for me, honey.
Plus, you show them
photos to prove you are a fag.
In yourdrag clothes?
No baby, they have to show you
being fucked up the ass.
Disgusting. I don't want to sacrifice my ass
just to escape the army.
If you go there without those photos
you'll see just how disgusting it gets.
Ha ha, your medical discharge
proves you're a nut!
So what, asshole?
I'd ratherbe called a faggot than die
in some stupid warzone like yourdad did.
Whatever, they won't get me anyway!
What the fuck now?
Come and hold this...
Should I have a little tuck
around my eyes?
I think you should find a camel and ask her.
And why is that?
Because they are honest.
They're so ugly so they have no otherchoice.
Are you a freak orwhat?
Yes, no objections though.
I am enjoying every minute of it.
If it weren't for Kerem,
I'd kick yourass out right now!
Are you senseless?
What's that supposed to mean?
Why would they call it common sense
when it is so rare?
You should be thanking me, jerk!
...stupid cow.
I am a bear, not a cow.
You hairy daisies,
you think yourhairwill save you.
At least we look like real men.
Ever heard about Scottish drags?
They weartrousers like you.
Save yourbullshit for your cook book!
Being a real man doesn't mean
you can't be polite.
Are you fertilizing the fur
on yourshoulders?
You're all dying fora real man...
and when you find one...
- Get the fuck out of here! Right now.
- Look, I was just trying to say...
Ah, of course.
Yourhairy ass doesn't get fucked.
What the hell?
Just leave the poor boy alone.
Come on, it is yourturn.
Wait here, I'll come back
and wax yourshoulders.
What have I done wrong?!
Son of a bitch, he screwed up my show.
Why do you pity these people?
This ZENNE is a really great dancer.
AZENNE? Amale belly dancer?
What's that got to do with yourwork.
I am just interested.
Perhaps, you want to do art photography.
I could arrange an exhibition.
It should be easy with all your awards.
I don't know.
Stop blaming yourself.
It's OK.
I am still worried about you.
More than ever.
Sorry, mom is calling.
Mom, I'm in Istanbul...
it's been six months.
I don't know. Mom, I'll try to.
Sure, I am doing fine.
Coffee? What coffee?
Oh, I see dad wants some coffee.
Mom, I have to go now.
Clients...
Bye mom.
Watch out, God damn it!
How many have you broken so far.
Enough with your morning tempers.
Get away from me, you asshole!
Auntie, what do you find in that animal?
That's exactly what I like in him:
The animal in my bed.
Take down those pictures.
I'm sure they drive him crazy.
Well, he hates me anyway.
He can fuck off...
I'll kick him out soon.
Is this forthe rent?
It's been 9 months
and I still don't have a job...
Cavit still asks about you...
Oh, he is disgusting!
I wish our motel was still open.
So damn long ago.
Don't you even think of going back...
The ruins will make you cry.
I still can't believe it- look at us!
Why? What's wrong?
We inherited barstools...
I prayed so hard
that you would return from Munich.
Your prayers worked...
You finally got me divorced.
Just joking.
It has nothing to do with you.
It didn't work out and we got divorced...
Feel this!
This golden fabric is so nice.
My sistercalled last night.
Mom?
They must have come for you again.
I'm going to turn myself in.
Don't be ridiculous!
But this is no kind of life...
I have to hide until it gets dark.
It's not only you.
Everybody's got issues
with cops in this country...
If you talk to mom don't mention
anything about Murat.
Don't worry!
What are you going to
make for me, sweetheart?
We'll think of something...
Look at this mess!
I have to go to school, mom.
Didn't we send you here
for your brother?
But, I did clean that spot...
Oh, just leave it!
You're going to wake him up...
So what?
God bless you!
Help me!
Mom, why return so soon?
Look at you!
Such strength, what's yourshoe size now?
Yourson... Yourson.
Yourbabies will be someone else's
but his will be ours.
Where were you?
If I'd known I would have picked you up...
I called many times.
You didn't answer.
Oh dear, sorry.
Love is in the air.
If you screw up love, it starts to stink.
Your husband's fingerprints?
Back again for a fidelity reading.
This strong man, your lover, in his thirties,
with wide shoulders...
Look sugar-puff; dunno
about the wide shoulders...
...with a guy at 58, I only care
about his wallet.
Then he definitely has a son...
Yes, he is cheating on you.
With a woman ora man?
Listen baby-cakes,
if you don't know this shit, shut up!
There is no strong, young guy.
That old fart dumped me, okey?
Which one?
But there's a young guy...
Enough!
If you figure it out,
just fax me orsomething.
Thank God.
Idiot!
What's up bro?
A busy day, huh?
How is your aunt Shukran?
I want to visit heragain
but she neverpicks up the phone.
She is still looking for a job.
I told her.
She could work here.
She can't...
Her new boyfriend
is overly jealous.
Anyway...
Bitch.
Don't be late.
I hold yourroom free the whole day.
Madam, it is every Turkish men's duty
to serve his country as a soldier.
Yourson is no exception but
he is a draft dodger.
Concealing his whereabouts is a crime...
Listen son.
Can's father died in combat
in south-eastern Turkey.
Can's brotheralso joined the army
and he is burnt out now.
Can is not a draft dodger...
Anyway...
Let me sign and leave...
Cihan!
Cihan.
Wake up, son.
Mom...
Son. Get up.
Mom...
They came back
for yourbeloved son.
Whatever you do,
they will take him away.
No, he won't go to the army.
He will go like the rest of us.
No, he won't!
Yourprecious son...
You're precious too.
How many letters in your name?
Five.
S- E-V-G-I (LOVE)
Come, rest now.
I thought I was getting a boy
and he turned out to be a girl...
Mom, pass me a beer.
Pick seven cards please.
For you sweety,
I'll pick 14.
What the hell are you doing here?
Ahhh!
I just came to have my fortune told.
Also to apologize forthat night...
Whatever.
Take your ass downstairs and
get yourfortune told there.
Once the cup is lifted,
it has to be read.
Yourfortune is dark, complicated.
Some guy is after you.
And also a foreign guy.
What's this constant money talk?
You end up dancing at a bar.
C'mon really? I don't like dancing.
What exactly do you see?
I see your mom's pussy, right here.
Sorry, here is someone to see you.
Leave now!
Now what?
Why don't you answer your phone?
Answerthe damn phone!
The papers are not interested
in warphotos anymore.
I'll see what I can do.
Do something on kids.
Kids always sell.
People want to see hope.
OK, I'll ask the fixer.
Send me something in two days.
Why are you so late, my son?
School ends around this time.
It's been half an hour,
my eyes were glued to the clock.
What's half an hour in Istanbul?
What's this radio station again?
Radio 'Holy Water'.
I am scared.
Istanbul is a dangerous place.
I know...
You called me 26 times today!
I can't wait to see you
get out of this filthy place.
As if ourhometown were cleaner, look!
Neverdeny yourroots.
I wish I could.
May God forgive us.
You're beyond mercy...
Allah has struck you already.
Allah be praised, I'm fine.
Sure.
Get up girl, put this away...
wash your hands...
heat some rice for yourbrother.
What's going on?
I heard a noise,
just checking...
It's getting colder,
wear an undershirt.
There are no cleaning materials left...
Dad?
Tie up yourhair.
Take care of yoursister.
No, I still have things to take care of here.
Kezban, enough!
Watch out, this could be the end of us.
Don't worry, Dad.
This is yourfinal year anyway.
Just finish school, do your military service,
and come back home.
Business is bad,
I need help.
There is a teaching position in college here.
See? He is lusting aftersinful gains.
Don't keep us waiting, son.
Business is really bad.
You don't say, dad.
Do you want me to go bankrupt?
I can't breath without you, son.
I could've driven you.
No need.
You take care of yourhomework.
May God protect you
from the evil eye.
Finally, the nightmare is over.
They wouldn't even leave
your corpse behind in Istanbul...
Damn.
My hands stink of bleach.
C'mon I'll drop you off at school.
And where you off to?
- Misty, moisty, morning, full of birds...
- How on earth did you find me?
Your beloved boss.
Fuck you, Cavit!
Can?
It's OKauntie, he's a friend...
C'mon girl, I need to go shopping!
I've nothing left to wear.
Nothing?
As if you ever had anything...
I can buy your entire day.
It's my photo shoot day,
with that German.
Why don't you meet him later?
Then you'll get paid twice!
What's going on?
I can't go out during daylight.
Do I need to talk to yourmom?
Fuck you.
My ass is freezin'...
Swimming in November?!
No whole wheat?
I called yourmom
when you left your phone at the bar...
Why is that?
She was one mean woman.
You idiot!
What did you say?
Don't shout!
All I said was "Ahmet",
and she was already yelling...
Sorry...
My mom is a little bit weird.
I'm not in the mood anymore.
Hellooo!
I didn't come here to give myself a blowjob!?
What if the sultan
never visited his daughter?
What if there was no fruit basket?
The snake would have
bit heranyway.
Oh, c'mon...
Destiny is not a choice.
Do you really believe that?
You know it all, don't you?
Could you stay out of this?
Gross, what a shit hole!
Not forme, thanks.
I agree.
Imagine; they're swirling around
in silk skirts, and red leggings...
Your new clothes don't mean
you're no longer a bear.
And fancy clothes
don't make you a princess.
Save yourwisdom for yourcook book.
Was it a long night?
Why?
Show me yourflat.
This is not a good time.
Ljust want the best for you.
When are you
sending me the samples?
I am finalising them.
Are you happy with them?
Absolutely.
Have to go now.
I am worried about you, Daniel.
No need.
You're such a good photographer.
You're wasting yourtime.
You know, I'm always here for you.
I love you too, baby.
How could I possibly wake up
a snoring bearlike you, girl?
Where are you going?
God damn you.
I told you he was safe.
I'm so sorry.
I just fell asleep at friends...
Who the fuck are these people?
I really am sorry, auntie.
They are nice people...
Your mom would kill us both.
It's already daylight.
Asimple ID check, and you'd be caught.
Idiot!
You scared the shit out of me!
Take this... It's from the photographer
who took my pictures.
Fine, whatever.
Morning, mom.
He's still sleeping.
He stayed up all night studying.
Sure, I'll tell him to call you.
Hey, where have you been?
I've been holding the room upstairs for you.
You have no clients left.
Boss, I was at a photo shoot...
Today is the photographer,
tomorrow it will be eitherfilms or dance...
Let me explain...
Son, you're betteroff as a Zenne.
Off you go...
Cavit darling, should we also change
the lights upstairs?
Cunts!
Shut up and eat!
That's too much.
I don't want to get fat.
Idiot...
You were supposed to pick me up...
Who is this?
Can't I have friends?
Friends, sure.
I'd watch out, if I were you.
Watch it, you're only here
because of me...
OK OK.
I may as well clearthe table.
Yeah, and the floortoo please.
Fuck off!
Mom...
Some snacks please.
I love you mom.
You're the best mom of all.
He's depressed.
He doesn't tell fortunes anymore...
I've been looking for a job all day.
I quit the cafe.
Fuck! Did you get fired?
Boss kept nagging me
about being late all the time.
And this military service thing
suffocates me.
Shit.
Come here.
Fight at the bar?
Someone threw a bottle?
I got fired from the cafe.
Couldn't pay the rent...
Murat, what happened?
Don't tell her anything.
She doesn't know...
What the hell happened?
Don't panic, he is OK.
I fucking fell down.
Tell me the truth.
Was it that little bastard?
No, I just fell.
God.
Don't embarrass him.
Go back to bed.
OK.
I really am OK.
Just leave, I got to pee.
Don't worry, he's all right.
He is not my boyfriend.
He is my shadow.
Where I walk...
he walks with me.
He knows what I eat...
where I sleep...
whom I am with.
Why is he following you?
Because here in Istanbul
I have a different life.
Yo wimp, do you think I didn't
spot you the other day, mamma's boy.
That's not fair.
How are you bro? Are you OK?
Just want you to know
that I took care of your money.
It's all settled.
Do you need anything further?
Off course, he would come back...
every time I enjoyed freedom.
Why would he do that?
You should have gone
to the police.
I was always different.
My mom is an angry woman.
Life was neverthe same.
When I moved to Istanbul
for university...
she hired Zindan.
Even so,
she destroys my clothes...
if she doesn't like them.
Why can't you be honest
and tell the truth to yourparents?
Honesty is the easiest.
You don't understand.
Honesty will kill me.
No, I can't understand.
What could possibly happen?
They are your parents.
They love you.
My mom is obsessed with cleaning.
I am not clean.
What ever happens, happens.
We can change it.
We're going to the police.
Tomorrow, OK?
Sir, we need to ask you a few questions.
Yourson Ahmet filed a complaint.
These youngsters...
You know how my wife can get... Nevermind.
Hello, you're still sleeping?
Don't shout.
I need a driver.
Can, have you gone nuts?
Yourfoolish aunt didn't tell me...
Thanks to Ahmet,
she doesn't know.
Come in... Come in.
I'm going to kill youraunt.
She nevertells me anything.
Look at his gorgeous eyes,
his pearly teeth.
Mom, don't embarrass him.
Why didn't you tell me
you were coming?!
What's that hair,
pussy boy?
It looks beautiful.
Don't you ever risk
your life like this again.
Mom...
I'lljoin the army.
Silly boy.
F... ing liar...
My son would never upset me...
I'm so broke, nobody will give me a job...
You can find so many jobs...
I can send you money...
How the hell can you?
My aunt is having a hard time...
What now?
Because of the army,
I haven't seen daylight for years.
You can go-go dance
in the army...
Cihan, go get some air.
Yourdaughterwill come back
as a man from the army.
Save it for your hairy ass.
Excuse me?
Cihan, come on, son.
Sorry, dear.
How did this army thing came up?
Look what the military did to yourbrother...
Yourfather...
I don't want to loose you either.
I'm doing this
for all of us, mom.
Hi!
No, thanks.
Are you also the pride
of yourparents?
Just like me,
you're not sure.
My fatherwas a soldier,
I always wanted to be like him.
He used to say:
"I am so proud of you, son".
Attention!
Combat boots on,
guns ready, attack!
One afterthe other...
They all die...
Dad would be
so proud of me.
At ease!
At ease, huh?
Dad is dead.
My condolences.
We owe our lives to dad.
I owe everything to him.
Soldiers are immortal,
nations are indivisible.
You'll fucking serve the army too,
you pussy boy Can!
Pussy boy!
We should leave now.
These hands were so tiny.
Size of a cat's paw.
They said you wouldn't live.
So tiny.
Now look at these...
Why don't you join a support group
forfallen officers' families?
You're always at home.
It's not that.
It's the seaside I miss.
I can't rememberthe last time
I walked on the beach.
You're in lzmir, the beaches are
only minutes away from here...
How can I leave your brother
on his own?
Let me go.
Let go.
I wish we were easier kids.
I wouldn't exchange either of you
forthe entire world.
Let the world see
what a true son is.
Mom... Leave me.
Please excuse the drama.
Say hi to yourparents.
Mom, come here.
We leave and
you stay here, OK?
Promise to write!
Promise me.
Call them to come back,
right away.
Kezban, what are you angry for?
Aren't you the one
who had Ahmet followed?
There is something fishy
about the whole thing.
He said Ahmet is clean
but I am sure he isn't...
Call the girl to come back.
There is no point keeping herthere.
Mom. Someone's at the door!
Is Can Ozturk here?
Hold on.
You asshole.
Amoustache?
My lover likes it.
You ruined a good job for a fuck?
Something could have happened to you.
You never called.
What's wrong with you?
He is in deep shit.
You don't even know him.
His family doesn't accept him.
I can't leave him here.
I don't understand why
this should be your business.
He will be saferwith me.
"German rescues gay lover
from radical Islamic family..."
Perfect!
Have you gone nuts?
Not only that, I love him.
Why don't you adopt a gay boy
from all nations of the third world?
You could build
a rainbow community.
I can't abandon a person in need.
Those kids in Afghanistan
were going to die anyway.
There was a war going on.
I didn't even
speak the language.
I shouldn't have pushed
forthose pictures.
You could have stepped
on those mines yourself.
I'm the one who lives
with this every day.
There're mines everywhere.
I can't keep doing this.
If he everbreaks your heart,
don't call me.
What's up?
She won't stop.
She starts calling at 5am everyday.
I'm really sick of lying for you.
Is it worth it?
What are you hiding?
Whatever it is,
just be brave and come out with it.
They delivered this yesterday.
Dad, I need to tell you something.
I passed the exam.
Good job.
God bless you son.
When do you think
you'll be here?
Dad, please.
I beg you, don't...
We're going to
introduce you to a nice girl.
Dad, what could I possibly do there?
Apply for your military service,
and come back to Urfa.
Yourpast, yourfuture, your destiny...
It's all here...
He doesn't care. Why couldn't you
ask about the police station?
Why didn't you make him come back?
I'll find a way.
He's got little left to finish.
While we eat shit there?
You are bankrupt.
We're living in misery and he dishonors us.
You even sold yourgold teeth.
People are laughing at us.
We were taken to the police.
People make fun of us
on the streets, in the mosques...
I'd give you anotherson right now,
but it takes a real man.
I gave you
a son and a daughter.
Yourson didn't turn out
to be a man.
Stop this nonsense, Kezban.
God damn you...
You faggot.
He took after you.
What have you got here?
You're weak and mute.
God, damn you!
You have no pride.
You have no dignity, no honor.
Look at your honor...
It's being trampled on.
You're an absolute disgrace.
It's my conscience
that stops me.
Do you think I am not sad?
Traditions matter more
than ourconscience.
Go ahead, hide in the barn,
cover your head.
I told you when he was a little boy...
...to get rid of the Zenne then.
You paid no heed.
God forgive us forwhat we've done
or are about to do.
I can not act
until I have concrete proof.
We believe in the same God, Kezban.
He will whisperto me.
I wish you'd stay.
When mom gives orders,
you have to obey...
You are still in college,
are they sick orwhat?
Bankruptcy!
He's broke.
They can't afford
to support both of us.
I fucked up yourlife as well.
Never mind.
I'll pay forthat too.
You take care of yourself.
Murat, I need yourhelp.
I am pregnant...
I want this child
but not marriage.
If we get to the point...
Sis?
Yeah, we are all fine.
Can?
No, that's not what I meant.
I was going to go to the
army recruiting center...
a German photographer
was studying my art.
Are you a faggot?
Did you apply foran exemption?
Would you like coffee?
I want to take you to Germany.
What would I do there?
You'll stay with me.
My house big.
I'll do everything for you.
The military won't let go of me.
What kind of photos
do they want?
Holy shit.
Disgusting.
They must really enjoy this.
Sukran, could you make tea for us?
I really don't like
what I'm hearing.
You guys will drive me crazy.
Between my mom, the cops and no job.
We haven't even paid the rent.
Why?
It's been paid.
How?
Here.
Did you pay it?
Don't I live here?
How many times have I told you?
Enough!
I support this house.
I am not a sponger.
I sleep here, eat here.
I am here... got that?
I'll go with you.
The way I look
they'll never believe I am gay.
Make me a Zenne.
Some cream?
Oh, you speak German?
My ex-husband was from Bavaria.
I lived in Munich formany years.
How did you like Bavaria?
I don't know.
I didn't really feel at home.
The people... but now,
I miss it very much.
Bavaria is beautiful. I hope
Ahmet will enjoy it there with me.
What are you doing?
Take this!
Stand in line.
We'll check the lists.
Come here.
What are you waiting for?
I have to check your behind.
Turn over!
I don't think I can.
Wiggle a bit.
Where are you from, son?
Urfa.
Wow, Urfa.
Not a traitor but a taker.
What do you do forliving?
I am a Zenne, sir.
Would a real man
shake his hips forliving?
I always wanted to dance, sir.
Good, then.
We can always use a go-go dancer.
I am gay, sir.
We can't hear you here,
speak up!
I am homosexual.
How can we be sure of that?
I brought you pictures.
Here, take these.
What's this look?
What does yourdad have to say
about this faggotry?
Sir, my fatherwas
a commanderlike you.
He died in combat
in southeastern Turkey.
Not sure, what he'd say now...
Give me the envelope.
So?
Sorry, wrong envelope.
We'll show you how it works.
Take him.
Dad, I am fine...
You forgot these in the car.
We'll take care of that.
I have to be honest.
I don't need these anymore.
Shove them up yourass.
How about shoving them up
your girlfriend's ass.
Stick them up your mother's cunt.
Pick on someone
yourown size, asshole.
Dad, I will go faraway.
Forgive me.
I am a faggot.
It's all my fault.
What's yourshow tonight?
Here, this is formaking
a Zenne out of me.
You're a natural.
Take this, idiot.
Go to my apartment and
take whatever you want.
I don't need yourfilthy stuff.
Ah OKthen...
Don't you everwear
colorless clothes again.
I don't want to see you
in white ever again.
I'll miss you too.
Answerthe phone.
Please.
You sneaky little cunt.
You faggot's daughter, you!
My brotheris saving himself from you.
Your God left you a cripple.
You're gonna die here all alone.
Dad.
One, two, three, four...
Five, six, seven, eight.
Ahmet, raise yourarms.
Ahmet?
Follow him, son.
Ahmet, raise yourarms...
Four, five, six, seven, eight.
And we neverforget...
...to smile.
Abig round of applause.