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[ship horn blows]
["Goca Dünya" by Altın Gün playing]
[musicians continue playing song]
[singing in Turkish]
[crowd clapping along]
Everybody!
[song continues]
A round of applause for everyone!
Please leave your tips in the hat!
Thank you very much!
A round of applause for everybody. Leave your tips in the hat!
[clarinet imitates police siren]
[man] Run! Run! Get out of here!
-Time to go, sweetheart. -[officer] Hey! You there! Come back!
[song continues]
[officer] Stop!
[song ends]
Good girl.
Easy there, darling, what are you trying to do,
feed the dog or yourself?
Oh, come on, Dad. I think he's fine here. Dogs need to eat too.
[chuckles]
[coughs]
-Are you okay, Daddy? -I'm fine. I'm fine.
A fish bone stuck in my throat.
[ship horn blowing]
[man sighs]
Daddy?
What is it, sweetheart?
Why do they always kick us out of places?
They're scared.
You mean we scare them?
[both chuckle]
No, darling. They scare themselves.
I think the problem is
people don't want to see themselves as parts of the same piece of music.
What do you mean?
Just listen to me.
[woman, voice rising] That's what I'm saying! I'm completely fed up!
[playing anxious rising melody]
We're done. I'm outta here!
[both chuckle]
Now look at them.
[plays uptempo dramatic melody]
[arguing indistinctly]
Know what? I'm done!
[both chuckle]
You see that?
Every person has their own melody
if you just take the time to listen for it.
[orchestra playing loud dramatic music]
-[orchestra stops] -[playing solo]
[orchestra starts playing]
[plays off note]
-[sighs] -[music stops]
I'm so sorry, Maestro.
If you're a part of this ensemble,
what gives you the right to make a mistake?
We've been rehearsing for weeks.
How many times have we played this piece over and over?
Yes, I know we have.
I've been distracted.
My son, he's been in the hospital, he's very sick.
To be honest with you, that's where my mind is.
Then your family is what's most important?
That's right, Maestro.
I'll always put them first.
All right.
Then go and be with your family.
There's no place for you here.
[sighs]
All right, everyone. From the beginning.
[orchestra playing loud dramatic music]
-[orchestra stops] -[playing solo]
[band playing "Arabaya Taş Koydum"]
[indistinct chatter]
[people clapping rhythmically]
[woman] Whoo!
[mouthing]
Come on… [indistinct]
Oh… Bup!
[music continues]
[music fades]
Ali Rıza, this is killing me. I'm completely exhausted.
And on top of that, I'm getting a rash between my legs.
It feels like a crab pinching me.
[chuckles]
-Hey, good night. Take care. -Good night.
Good night, everyone.
-Need help with the door? -Thanks, I got it.
Okay.
[emotional music playing]
[coughing]
[rooster crowing]
[singing upbeat song in Turkish]
[giggles]
What is it? What's got you so excited this morning?
You're all over me.
-Daddy? -Hmm?
What happened to you right here?
I was by an erupting volcano.
I was trying to save a lot of people but I fell inside.
That's not true!
Your uncle pulled me out and saved me.
Is it even true you got that scar on your head
because you got hit by an airplane?
Look, the mark from the left wing is there too.
What happened right there then?
I was attacked by scary lions.
No way, Dad. Lions in our neighborhood?
In the old days, lions were all over the neighborhood.
Your uncle and I were trying to chase them.
Where is my uncle right now?
Hey, how do you come up with these questions so early in the morning?
-[giggles] -[Ali Rıza coughs]
Ooh, what's that smell?
My scrambled eggs!
["Tin, Tin, Tini Mini Hanım" playing]
Wow, look at that breakfast.
Oh boy. Who's going to eat all of this?
[laughs]
Macuncu eats a lot. He can never get enough.
-Anyway, I'll go get the guys right now. -All right.
-You better not starve before I'm back. -Okay!
Hey!
-I'm watching you. -And I'm watching you.
-Hmm. -Hmm.
[sighs]
THE FAMOUS VIRTUOSO HAS A CONCERT TONIGHT
[melancholy music playing]
[coughing]
[panting]
[violin playing tragic tune]
[Ali Riza continues tune]
Damn, Ali Rıza. You just tore my heart a whole new…
You really touched my heart with your playing. Just beautiful.
[sighs]
[emotional music playing]
[playing "Csárdás" by Monti Vittoria]
[song ends]
[all applauding]
[all cheering]
[ambient techno music playing]
[photographer] Maestro, look this way? That's great. One more.
Thanks, gentleman. That should be enough, right?
[cameras clicking]
Mehmet Mahir, you're a star. It was a great night.
Oh, by the way,
I'm having Ulrich Mertin come by my office at the start of next week.
-You'll be around. -Of course.
Tickets for the concert are almost sold out.
I'm certain it'll be a great night.
-[Mehmet] We'll see. -This is Merve, my wife.
-Have you met before? -My memory is terrible.
[Merve] It must be, this is the third time we've met. [chuckles]
-Have you met Ms. Suna? -Of course. I remember you well.
I just told your husband that his concert with Ulrich Mertin
is already a smashing success.
You and the famous German violin virtuoso.
It must be an honor for you to be playing his compositions with him.
Well, it is. A great honor.
But the concert will start with my composition.
-We never talked about that, have we? -Well, we're talking about it now.
Suna, you must feel so lucky. This man is so talented.
I think I'm the lucky one. I couldn't have gotten here without her.
[Suna chuckles]
Shall we have a toast?
-To us. -[women] To us.
Well, you sure surprised me.
[Mehmet] Hmm?
Your composition? I didn't know you had one.
I can't wait to hear what you come up with.
I got something going in my head.
Because you always have something in your head up there.
You need to be the most perfect, most talented person in the room.
-My husband, the great Mehmet Mahir. -[dramatic music playing]
This isn't the time, Suna.
Please go on ahead.
[car door slams]
[engine starts]
Hi there.
Great concert, huh?
What are you doing here?
I brought something.
I had a copy myself.
I threw it out.
This is yours.
You've grown.
You got older.
I recently tried to…
You know, I really tried to come visit you.
-Why didn't you? -It's hard, you know.
Italy is far away.
I can barely afford the neighborhood.
How can I leave the country?
I'm happy that you finally came back.
My brother became a violinist.
Violin virtuoso.
Why did you come?
You have a niece. Her name is Özlem.
She's eight years old.
You'll see, she's kind of a smart-ass.
I lost her mother when she was born.
It hasn't been easy on us since then.
But she's smart.
She plays the violin like you did when you were little.
What are you doing?
After all these years,
you show up like nothing happened and start telling me about your daughter.
"Sure reminds me of you. She's just the way you were."
You better not put her on some boat and run away without looking back again.
-I didn't run. -You did, Ali Rıza.
I achieved this all by myself.
So now…
don't pretend after all these years we're still some happy family.
[Mahir sighs]
Mehmet!
I'm dying.
[sad music playing]
Doctor says…
there's no available treatment for me.
[sniffles]
Told me to enjoy my last days.
I don't care about dying.
Özlem…
There's no one to look after her when I die.
No one except her uncle.
You've been dead to me for a while, Ali Rıza.
I have no brother, no niece.
[thunder rumbling]
Suna.
[sighs]
[Mahir exhales]
I saw Ali Rıza.
Who's that?
My brother.
I saw my brother.
His name is Ali Rıza.
I'm just finding this out now.
He's changed a lot.
But he's got the same eyes.
And the same scars.
He looked at me exactly the same.
Same as the day he left me behind.
[emotional music playing]
[men singing]
Shh, enough!
Be quiet now. Everyone's sleeping. Can't you see?
Ha! I hear you, Cowboy. Okay, sheriff, we'll shut up.
I see you're the peacekeeper around these parts. We get it.
Come on, man. You're too old and fat to drink this much.
-What's wrong with that, huh? -[Ali Rıza coughs]
You okay?
Ali Rıza?
Are you okay?
Fine… It's nothing. [coughs]
How can you be okay if you're coughing nonstop?
Let me hold that. Give it to me.
What's the matter, Ali Rıza?
-What's wrong, Daddy? -I'm fine!
-[groans, spits] -Daddy, what's going on?
[Cowboy] Ali Rıza!
What are you looking at? Go find some help. Call an ambulance.
[man] All right, we're going. We're on our way.
-[sobbing] -Oh, don't cry, baby.
[Cowboy] Hello? Yes, we need an ambulance here at Galata Tower.
My friends coughing up blood. Okay, come quick, quick.
[sobbing] Daddy.
You are going to die, aren't you?
[Cowboy] As soon as you can. Please!
[both sobbing]
[Cowboy] Exactly. I'll wait for you at the tower.
[sobs]
-[Özlem sobs] Daddy! -[Ali Rıza] I'll never leave you.
I'll always be there with you.
[emotional violin music playing]
[Ali Rıza] So… every time you breathe,
I'll breathe too.
Whenever a wind blows…
it's me, stroking your hair.
Whenever it rains, that's me kissing your cheek.
Every time you touch the ground, that's me holding your hand.
[song continues]
And every time you play the violin,
that's my head on your shoulder.
I'll always hear you.
[song continues]
When you play the violin, I'll listen.
Talk to me.
Never stop.
I'll always be with you.
SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD WELFARE AGENCY
[song fades]
[woman] She'll have to be under state supervision for the time being.
You can still come see Özlem on visiting days,
but that's the situation for now.
[Özlem] Cowboy?
There you are, sweetheart.
Come here a moment, Özlem. Come.
So, Özlem, dear, this is Ms. İnci. Um…
Because of, uh…
She's here to, um…
I'm here to take you with me, Özlem darling.
-You could have said that more gently. -[Cowboy] So, now…
Mm-mm.
-To where? -To your new home.
But I don't want a new home.
This is my home, I can just stay here.
-I'm sorry, Özlem, but-- -[Özlem] I don't know who you are!
-Get out! Get out now! -Please calm down.
We'll just calm down a little bit in the other room.
[Macuncu] Good idea!
[Özlem] I'm not going anywhere! She's not taking me away!
Okay, okay. That's enough! Come here, let's go.
[Özlem] Let me go! Who is she? I'm not going anywhere!
Please, listen. You can see what state she's in.
There must be another way, something else to do.
In fact, there is one alternative. Her uncle can get custody of her,
but she'll have to be with Social Services until he applies.
Wait a minute, she has an uncle?
According to the records, Özlem has an uncle.
I thought you knew that.
I guess Ali Rıza did say once that he had a brother…
Was there an article in there about the concert?
[Suna] Yes, there is.
"One of our country's leading violin virtuosos,
Mehmet Mahir, along with his orchestra,
treated everyone in attendance to a musical feast last week."
"While the orchestra may flow like the Nile,
the biggest hurdle in front of Mahir,
the flaw that keeps him from true greatness,
this clearly overwhelming desire to hog the spotlight all for himself."
That's all.
[laughs sarcastically]
-Who wrote that? Huh? -Does it really matter?
It's obvious he's just a failed musician without the talent to make it himself.
A very common type.
He's the critic and I'm the gladiator in the arena.
[sighs]
["Air From The Suite In D Major" playing]
[İnci] Kids, don't run. The floor is slippery.
Slow down.
Come here, Özlem.
[music continues]
[music stops]
-Welcome. Please, have a seat. -Thank you.
-Good to meet you. -Hello there.
We are friends of your brother, Ali Rıza.
You know, we're kind of the same. We play instruments as well.
I consider myself a musician.
Ah, sometimes they call us that too. That's right.
What can I do for you?
Well, I'm afraid I have some bad news but I'm not sure how to tell you.
Just be honest and say, "Your brother passed away."
Are you serious, Cowboy? How can you blurt it out like that?
[Cowboy] What? You said you didn't know how to say it.
[Macuncu] Shut up! Please excuse him, he has a big mouth.
My condolences. We've lost Ali Rıza.
[emotional piano music playing]
Well then.
If there's nothing else I can do for you…
Uh, well, we're hoping to ask you a favor…
What favor is that?
Ali Rıza has a daughter.
Özlem.
She is eight years old. Social Services is housing her now.
The poor girl will have to live in an orphanage
unless we take custody of her.
Yes. And?
Are you asking me to raise a child
who I didn't even know existed before this conversation today?
No, you misunderstood us. We can take care of Özlem.
It's like she's our daughter already.
But, you see, we're not her real family, they won't give her to us.
So we were thinking that you're her uncle…
So I'll take custody before handing her over back to you.
Gentlemen, you realize you're asking me to commit a crime for you?
Not for us, for Özlem's sake.
We're not just strangers to her. We were right there when she was born.
She's like our real daughter.
I'm very sorry,
but I'm afraid I'm far too busy to deal with such things.
[sighs]
What would you have me do, Suna?
-I don't even know the child. -That child is your niece.
I don't have a niece. Her father abandoned me years ago.
And now you're getting your revenge by taking it out on her, an innocent girl.
That's fair.
So I raise a girl I've never seen before in my life?
Do you realize how big a responsibility that's going to be?
Nobody is expecting you to adopt her or be her father.
She has other people in her life, they'll be looking after her,
that's the point.
I think she's better off in an orphanage than with those men.
They can't look after themselves.
How do you think they'll be able to look after a little girl, exactly
[sighs]
I'm preparing for my concert, Suna.
Of course, of course, the concert.
How could I forget what's really important?
You just do whatever feels right to you, all right, Mehmet?
Ignore everything I said.
But just keep this in mind,
there can be more important things in life than just you and your music.
She's got no one besides you.
[door slams]
[emotional music playing]
HEIGHT: 1.24 WEIGHT: 22.5 ALLERGIES: NUTS
[İnci] Good news, Özlem.
-Do I need to do anything further? -[İnci] No, that's all.
She's very fortunate to have a generous uncle like you.
Yes, well, thank you.
[whimsical music playing]
[giggles]
[gasps] I knew that you'd come back for me!
Of course we did, darling. How could we leave you here?
-Oh sweet girl, give me a hug. -[laughing]
Come here. How are you, dear?
I hope God blesses you, Mehmet Mahir. We can't thank you enough.
Don't mention it.
Please, come be our guest tonight. Maybe you can come by the bar.
Thank you very much. But I've already lost way too much time.
We're in the middle of rehearsals.
-Good day. -[İnci] Oh, Mr. Mahir!
Yeah?
I forgot, we have this file for you to hold on to.
It has my number in there
in case you want to call me with any concerns.
We'll be coming to visit your home as soon as possible.
Visiting?
We just need to check if Özlem will be living in a suitable environment.
It's just procedure.
We have no doubt that she's in good hands with you.
I'm sure you'll understand, it's important to make sure she's safe.
Not that it'll be a problem for you at all.
Of course not.
-Of course not. Thank you very much. -You're welcome.
-Have a nice day. -[Cowboy] Have a nice day.
Hmm. You're not her guardian just yet.
This is the first period in which the little one will be moving in with you.
This is when Child Services will schedule their visits.
And you may or may not be informed of them in advance.
Why do all this?
You'll only become this little girl's guardian officially
once you're able to meet the necessary conditions.
Stop calling me a little girl! I've got a name, okay?
[shushing]
That's enough, darling. Sit. Don't make a scene.
-What do I care? -[Mehmet] When will they visit?
Well, we can't be sure. It can be any day within a month.
An entire month?
-We have to do this a whole month? -If you want, I can try looking into it.
Perhaps there's a way to ensure they visit a little earlier. What do you say?
-We would be so grateful. -We'll be very happy if that could happen.
-Good luck, Berna. -Well, thank you.
We'll do our best.
Let's go inside.
[melancholy music playing]
Let's go.
You coming?
No, I just want to go home.
You heard the lawyer. You have to stay with us until we figure a way out.
I really don't care, I just want to go to my own home.
Well, I'm going inside.
You can stay here.
Well, it's done.
I took the kid from Social Services.
I'm sure she'll be much happier from now on.
I'm not certain about that.
Is that the girl?
[Mehmet] So they say.
[Suna] But what is she doing here?
[Mehmet] The Social Services appointed me as her guardian.
They'll come back here to check on her.
She'll be staying with us for a while.
Hello there.
I'm Suna. You are…
-Özlem. -Özlem.
Nice to meet you, Özlem.
Okay, take it easy. Can I have a seat?
-Why are you sitting here? -I'm taking a taxi home.
A taxi, huh?
It'll be hard to get a taxi here at this hour.
Just a little advice for you.
If you like, you can wait inside.
And if you get hungry, maybe I can make something.
Then, after all that, if you're still sure you want to go,
I'll call a taxi. Okay?
Your choice.
[soft piano music playing]
[sighs]
[plays song]
[music stops]
[sighs]
[soft instrumental music playing]
[song ends]
[alarm blaring]
[alarm continues]
[alarm stops]
[Mahir sighs]
[Mahir exhales]
I just wanted to get some fresh air.
Are you being forced to stay in your own house?
[chuckles]
Who would be forcing me to stay in my own house?
Why is there an alarm system here then?
Listen up, kid, why don't we come to an agreement?
You don't bother me
and I'll find a way to get you home as soon as possible. Do we have a deal?
Hmm…
Okay. I guess that's better than nothing.
All right, we have a deal.
And where am I going to sleep?
You don't expect me to stay on that couch all night.
Get your stuff.
[Özlem] Mm-hmm.
I'll follow you. You go on.
My violin!
[sighs]
This is how I always sleep.
-Good night then. -Okay. Good night.
[Suna laughs]
-Really? -Yeah. Totally.
Okay, here is a question for you.
Tell me, what is your all-time favorite food?
I want you to think very carefully before answering.
I don't need to think about it carefully at all.
-Well… -Beans with rice! Obviously.
Ah. Obviously.
Dad taught me to make it.
Once we left the beans in water but then he forgot about them for days.
A tree grew right in the middle of our kitchen.
-[gasps] -So many beans all over!
[Suna] You're pulling my leg.
[Özlem] Then we only had beans and rice for a whole year.
Sounds a little boring though. Good thing you like it so much.
-What's with all this noise in here? -Good morning.
Don't mind us, Özlem and I are making breakfast.
Perhaps you do it a little more quietly?
If I don't get my regular sleep, my day gets messed up. You know that.
Very sorry.
Thanks for breakfast.
-Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. -[laughs]
Shh.
-[cell phone vibrating] -Hey, hon?
-Hello? -[Berna] Suna. Hi.
Hi there, Berna.
-I wanted to speak to Mehmet… -Careful.
…about his niece.
All right.
Um, he is not available. Is it urgent?
I tried to arrange for someone from Social Services to visit you early,
but they're very sensitive about this kind of thing.
And I'm worried perusing this could cause Mehmet more problems.
If you want, we can hand the girl back to the authorities before it's too late.
-[humming happily] -I see. I understand, but…
We have actually decided that Özlem should stay here and live with us.
So what exactly do we need to do now to become her legal guardians?
[violin playing]
[sighs]
[sad music playing]
[camera shutters clicking]
-Good evening. -Suna, can we ask you a few questions?
-Can we take a photo? -Over here!
-Good evening. -How are you this evening?
I'm well, thanks.
-You look amazing. -Thank you.
Why do I have to be here? I didn't want to come to this thing.
Look at what I have to wear.
This isn't my style at all. It's terrible.
For one thing, I think you look very nice.
And look at this place, it's pretty fancy, don't you think?
I don't think I want to go inside. My uncle doesn't even like me.
What makes you say that?
He calls me "kid." And he never looks me right in the eye.
He doesn't even talk to me.
Look, your uncle can get a little touchy whenever he's working.
He also has a very important concert coming up.
You see? It’s not about you.
So, how long have you and my uncle been married?
[whispers] Fourteen years.
Whoa. That's a long time.
Why don't you have children?
That's complicated.
First, he wanted one but I didn't.
Then I wanted one but he didn't.
Then we both wanted one, but God had other plans.
[sighs]
We've waited long enough. Come on, let's go.
You're going to have fun.
[Georges Bizet's "Habanera" playing]
[clinking in time]
[applause]
[Özlem sighs]
Suna, he's magnificent.
Thank you.
A round of applause, everyone! Please leave you tips inside the hat!
Come on, you well-dressed ladies and gentlemen.
-Put your hands in those deep pockets! -What're you doing? How'd you get in?
[Özlem] Let go of me!
-[Suna] Özlem! -[man] Get out.
-Let go. I came to listen to my uncle. -[Suna] Pardon me, sir!
-Özlem, come. -My apologies, Mrs. Kamacı.
You all right?
Please excuse us, everyone.
[indistinct chatter]
[Suna] Where'd you learn that?
What is she doing here?
What should I have done? Leave her at the house all by herself?
Just make sure she doesn't embarrass us anymore. Okay?
[fake laughs]
[opera music playing softly]
Thank you very much.
[Suna chuckles]
Özlem, let's wash our hands, shall we? Come.
Mm-hmm.
-Mehmet, hey. -Oh, hey, Berna.
-Congratulations. Magnificent as always. -Thank you very much.
And let me say I'm happy for you.
-I'm sure you're excited. -For?
For your niece to move in with you for good.
Suna told me over the phone.
I think this is the best decision. It'll be great for the little one too.
She'll have a home filled with love thanks to you.
You can give me a call in my office just as soon as you're ready.
I'll handle everything.
Enjoy your night.
Thanks. Enjoy yours as well.
Looking good. Hold on, let me show you something.
See, just like this.
Okay now, sleep tight.
Would you like me to put this somewhere?
-Mm-mm. -All right.
As you wish.
-Sweet dreams. -Good night, Suna.
Good night to you as well.
[kisses]
[playing Eric Satie's "Gnossienne No. 1"]
Cheers.
When's the last time you played the piano?
[inhales, laughs]
You drunk or something?
[chuckles]
This piano is just a useless accessory
sitting in the middle of the room, gathering dust.
I'm going to bed.
I'll be waiting for you.
Why didn't you tell me you spoke to the lawyer?
Of course I was going too eventually.
Even so, you decided to go behind my back.
I didn't intend to do anything behind your back.
I just didn't want her to leave.
Even if those men have the best of intentions,
how well do you think they will be able to look after Özlem?
She's just a little girl.
She isn't old enough to sing and earn money out on the streets.
I want her to be happy.
[scoffs]
Is this for her…
or is it for you instead?
-Excuse me? -Suna.
I can see you have this huge emptiness inside you…
and you're not quite sure how to fill it.
Make sure you don’t use the kid for that.
I'm so glad you noticed the emptiness inside my soul.
That's great.
What exactly are you trying to say by telling me that?
Only this…
[sighs]
You're a spoiled ambassador's daughter,
who was crushed by her dreams of being a musician.
That kid is another temporary whim you're clinging to.
Like this piano here.
["The Four Seasons No 2 'Summer'" playing]
You latch on so strongly to these little whims
that you put each one at the center of your life.
Your friends, your family, me…
You call piano, the "meaning of your life."
[chuckles]
And then you give them up. What happens when you give up this one?
Will the kid gather dust in a corner as well?
You're right about something.
I've given things up.
Actually, it's so many things that you forgot to count some of them.
-Yeah, I did it for you. -[scoffs]
I organized my entire life according to your career plans.
I stopped playing piano too.
That's something I never thought I'd have to give up.
You know, when I played piano, people would just look at you through me.
When they were listening to me, they were hearing you.
Having to play in your shadow, it's the worst feeling in the world.
You don’t have any room for anyone else in your life.
It's like you can’t even tolerate anyone besides yourself.
[music plays intensely]
[music continues]
[music fades]
[cell phone ringing]
[grunts sleepily]
[phone continues ringing]
Hello?
What meeting?
Ulrich Mertin's already there?
Well, yeah, I remember. Of course I do.
Uh, on my way now. I'm coming.
Okay.
Okay, thanks a lot.
Ah…
That's right, you're here as well.
What are we going to do with you?
[in German] I'm sorry, I'm late.
Yes, we noticed this.
[in English] Sit.
[in German] Is she your daughter?
My niece.
Hello, young lady.
Wow, you're also playing the violin?
[in English] He's asking if you play the violin.
[in German] No, she's just carrying with her.
It's heritage from her father.
[in English] I play. You were right.
[laughs]
[in German] She says she plays.
[in English] How can you play something as long as your arm?
I said that I play. You calling me a liar?
Now the adults are talking. Why don't you sit and wait for a bit?
[humming]
[Mehmet in German] Let's pretend like she doesn't exist, please?
Well, we can try.
All tickets are sold out. It's going to be a great night.
Finally, we're starting to talk about the project.
I was told you want to open the concert with your own composition.
[man] I mean, like I said, if you don't mind.
I'm German.
I don't like last-minute plan changes at all.
I assume this is your first composition, isn't it?
Yes, it is.
Well, in that case,
I first have to listen to this before I can decide.
Of course. We'll start rehearsing together tomorrow.
[Mehmet] If you'd like, we can start today.
[man] Well, he's tired from the road. Let him rest today.
If there's nothing else, I'll see you at rehearsal tomorrow.
Yeah. See you.
[Mehmet] See you.
At ten. Sharp.
Of course.
[in English] Asshole.
Hey, hey, hey.
Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. [giggles]
-Leyla. -Good morning, Maestro.
[indistinct chatter]
Take these, hand them out.
[Leyla] What is it, sir?
My composition.
You composed it yourself?
Why are you acting so surprised? You think I'm incapable?
No, it's just… I just wasn't expecting to see it.
I don't know, sir. No reason.
We need to get it ready by tomorrow. Ulrich will be joining the rehearsal.
Oh!
Here we go.
Oh hey! I assume this is our new violinist?
No. She's not.
-What are you doing on stage? -But I wanted to play too.
The stage is not for children.
Sit down somewhere below. We'll leave after the rehearsal.
You know, I don't even need a stage to play anyway.
All right, let's get started.
[soft piano music playing]
ROASTED CHICKPEAS - CASHEWS PEANUTS - ALMONDS
[violin playing]
[singing "Tin, Tin, Tini Mini Hanım"]
Oh, so cute! Look at the little girl.
[continues singing]
Psst, this is my spot here. You go beg somewhere else.
I'm not begging.
You're not? Guess you don't need that money then!
Give it back! That's my money, lady! Give it back!
Get outta here. Don't let me catch you around here again.
[Özlem] Give me back my money!
-Get off me! God damn it, get off me! -Give it back.
Shh, what is going on here? What is this?
She stole my money!
That kid bit me all over! I'm filing a complaint.
Stop it.
[Özlem grunts]
Go and pick up your violin.
-[Özlem] But Uncle… -Go do it.
-Excuse us. -God bless you, sir.
She should be thanking you, I was about to hurt someone.
[Mehmet] Let me take that.
-[grunting] -Hey! Hey!
Come on, let's go. Let's go. Let's go.
-Time to put on your seat belt. -I did already.
That wasn't a real baby she had. Toy baby.
That's no excuse to go around fighting people.
But I earned that money playing my violin.
What did you need money for?
I was getting hungry, wanted food.
You should've just told me.
You don't even listen to me.
[melancholy music playing]
You can use the fork, it's okay.
You don't like it?
[groans]
Where is Suna? At least she gave me some decent food.
-If you don't like it, don't eat it. -Isn't she going to come back?
Not really sure, kid.
Did she leave because of me?
No, it was my fault.
-I'm gonna order you some other food. -Don't worry, I'll eat this.
Guess it's fine. I like pasta, so thanks for that.
So you do know how to say thank you.
Well then, you're welcome.
I need to do some work tonight.
So after dinner, it will be bedtime.
Well, it's just that I never usually go to sleep this early.
What do you do then?
I go to bed at midnight, or later sometimes.
Really, it depends on our work.
On nights when we had a big act or two,
we would usually stay out until the early morning. You know?
And if we had nothing, I'd be midnight or one.
Well then…
if you don't want to sleep, watch TV or something, all right?
I'm going upstairs to work.
Now eat up.
[playing tune]
[tune continues]
[tune stops]
[tune plays on violin]
-[tune stops] -[sighs]
[keyboard and violin playing tune]
[tune stops]
[tune playing]
CALLING SUNA
[sighs]
[inhales deeply]
[exhales]
[playing tune on violin]
[orchestra plays along]
[cheering, applause]
[inhales sharply]
Good morning.
It's just like Daddy said.
You both have the same scar right there.
-He told you what happened? -Yeah, he did.
It happened when a volcano exploded.
[chuckles]
I'd like to hear that story, kid.
My father said he fell into the volcano, and you rescued him from it.
-I really did all that? -A plane also hit him on the head.
You know that same plane hit me as well? Look here.
Oh.
Both of you have so many scars all over.
No worries. They heal in time.
You don't feel them anymore.
Do they hurt when you touch them like this?
No.
Just hurts to remember.
[emotional music playing]
[sniffs]
What's that smell?
[gasps] My scrambled eggs!
[Özlem] There you go.
Well, do you like them?
Delicious.
Is this today's newspaper spread out all over the table?
Oh, well, it might be.
This way you can eat and read at the same time.
[Mehmet] Mmm.
Let's give it a try it.
"The mozzarella cheese that caused a crisis between the two countries
has stated that they are ready to take away all of the cherry jam if necessary."
"In response, the green olives…"
-[Özlem giggles] -I don't think I'm doing it right.
Now you go ahead.
Um… [clears throat]
Well…
"Repair…
Repair…
Ser… uh… vice."
That means "repair service."
Do you go to school, kid?
No. My Dad taught me to read but I'm not that good.
He also taught me my times tables.
All right then. Six times seven?
-It's 67! -[Mehmet laughs]
Looks like we need to work on those times tables a little bit.
-Are there more rehearsals today? -Yes, of course.
I'm coming, aren't I?
I guess so. There's no one here to look after you.
-I'll go and change then, all right? -Okay.
[violin playing tune]
-[in German] How do you like it? -[Ulrich] Not bad.
But the piece still has deficiencies.
-Who doesn't? -[chuckles] Yeah, you're right.
Human beings live to complete their deficiencies.
But that's not the point.
The point is your piece doesn't transport any emotions.
I hope you're going to fix this before the next rehearsal.
Okay? See you.
See you then.
[sighs]
[in English] What a boring life.
-What's that? -Nothing.
Okay, let's go.
All right.
How much time do we have?
Until the evening.
That's perfect. Well, let's take it away, captain!
You just drive us and I'll give you directions.
-[engine starts] -All right, hit it!
["Esmerim, Güzelim" playing]
[singing in Turkish]
[song continues]
Hey, what happened to all your passion, guys?
-Huh? -[laughing]
You'll never make a dime, let me tell you.
[laughs]
Welcome back, my dear. Where have you been hiding all this time, huh?
[Özlem] Just be happy I came back.
For God's sake, why did you make us miss you so much?
-Thanks for bringing her, Mehmet. -Of course.
-You put some weight on that belly! -Did I really?
[laughs]
Come on, guys. Enough chitchat! Now let's make some money.
Otherwise, we'll starve!
Let's hear those instruments. Make some music.
You heard the lady. Let's do it.
Uncle, that means you too. Why aren't you picking up the violin?
Come on, pick it up. The customers are leaving.
I think I know how to play this one.
[chuckling]
One, two, three, four…
[playing "Esmerim, Güzelim"]
[singing in Turkish]
[clapping along]
A round of applause for the musicians!
Put your money in my hand!
[song continues]
[clarinet imitates police siren]
[plays off key]
That's the wrong note.
That was a warning call, man. The cops are coming. Run. Run!
-Why don't we just… -Come on!
Come on, it's time to go!
-Get 'em, men! -[song continues]
The extra weight's not slowing you down.
[all laugh]
I ran pretty fast.
When my uncle plays the violin on stage
no one ever chases him away. Why's that?
Well, the street's a very different place than the stage, darling.
I see you forgot all about us when you found your uncle.
-Hmm… -I didn't forget about you!
I'll be back in the neighborhood as soon as the lawyer figures everything out.
Right, Uncle?
Uh-huh.
Now, why are you making such a face? Come on, drink your tea.
[Özlem] No thank you.
We have missed Özlem so much. Thank you for bringing her.
I've decided to take her back.
-Wait. What are you saying? -I spoke to Ms. İnci.
I'm going to take her back this evening.
Why do that?
I just don't think I can provide the family environment that a child needs.
I don't even know what it's like to have a family.
How can I teach it to a child?
I see your situation.
You don't have resources for her education and an upbringing.
You're right.
As you said yourself, it's the situation.
[Özlem] She tried to take the money from my hat.
-Can you believe that? -[men laughing]
I grabbed on and said, “Give me back my money."
You serious?
And then she said, "Go away." And that made me so mad!
She was shouting at me, yelling and swearing and all that.
And when she tried to throw me,
I grabbed her arm and bit into it!
That's what she deserved.
SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD WELFARE AGENCY
[exhales]
Daddy, don’t go.
["Por Una Cabeza" by Carlos Gardel playing]
Good morning.
-Making scrambled eggs? -These are my special scrambled eggs.
With a little fried dough.
Hmm.
Your dad and I made it a lot.
I might be a little rusty.
So, how about you set the table for us?
Mm-hmm.
[laughs]
Let's skip the newspapers today if you don't mind.
[Özlem giggles]
There are some placemats over there. Look in the bottom drawer.
Right under the oven.
Mm-hmm.
Uh…
[cell phone ringing]
Will you answer the phone as well?
How do I do that?
Swipe that thing to the right.
Great, now touch the speaker button there. You got it. Well done.
[İnci] Good morning, Mr. Mahir. This is İnci from Social Services.
You were going to bring Özlem last night?
I was worried when you didn't come. Is everything okay?
İnci, I'm a little busy at the moment. Can we talk again later?
But you said you were going to bring Özlem back.
[Mehmet] İnci, uh… Özlem!
-Uh, hello? Are you still there? -Özlem!
[Özlem sobbing]
[Mehmet] Özlem!
Özlem!
Özlem. Özlem!
[sighs]
Good boy.
-[panting] -Hey.
What? Mehmet Mahir, what's up? What are you doing here?
-Özlem is gone. -What do you mean, gone?
Thought you were taking her to Social Services?
Oh my God. What happened? What are we going to do now?
-I took her there but… -[Macuncu] Yes?
I couldn't leave her. They called this morning.
She overheard us talking about it and then she ran away.
Where could she have gone to?
All right, let's try not to panic. We're going to find her.
She probably went to the old house. Where else would she go?
-That's right. -Yeah.
-Hey, guys, you seen Özlem around? -No, we haven't.
-[Cowboy] I'll go inside. -Check down here with me!
Coming. Özlem!
-Özlem! -Özlem!
[emotional music playing]
[Cowboy] Özlem!
-Özlem! -[Macuncu] Özlem!
Özlem!
-[Macuncu] Özlem! -[Cowboy] Özlem!
Where are you?
Özlem!
-She's not here. -She's nowhere.
Where could this kid have gone off to?
Did she have her violin?
I think she did, yeah.
Huh.
-And I think I know where she is. -Let's go.
[playing sad song]
I guess you can play the violin after all.
That's what I've been telling you.
What were you playing?
I don't know.
My dad used to tell me that,
“Every person creates their own melody,
you just have to take the time to listen.”
And was that your melody?
Nope.
Yours.
[emotional music playing]
You really scared me.
Please don't run away again.
[tearfully] I won't, Uncle!
[emotional music swells]
You didn't need to run away just because you missed us, darling.
Exactly, if you had just told us
wouldn't we have come just straight to you, huh?
[Özlem] Oh, come on, why would I ever run away, guys?
How could I leave you? I love you too much.
[Macuncu] We love you too, but you really scared us there.
Look, I had to carry this huge belly all around.
Do you have any idea how hard that is?
[emotional music playing]
[laughing]
[inaudible]
[Mehmet] My father died when we were very little.
My mother got married to another man.
That bastard would hit us every day.
But my mother would just ignore it.
She started drinking all the time.
She didn't want to see what was happening.
That's how we grew up raised by an alcoholic and a monster.
My brother promised me something when we were young.
We were going to run away together.
[breathes shakily]
But he just put me on a ship and came back by himself.
He had only one ticket.
-Huh? -That's what he would always tell me.
He said the two of you were going to leave here when you were little.
He got a boat ticket to Italy with all the money he saved over the years.
But he could afford only one ticket, and that's the one he gave you.
[emotional music playing]
[Özlem grunts]
[Özlem] You're in all of them.
MEHMET MAHİR KAMACI DELIGHTS THE AUDIENCE AGAIN
[sobs]
THREE DAYS UNTIL THE FAMOUS VIOLIN VIRTUOSO'S BIG CONCERT
[continues sobbing]
Thank you so much.
Enjoy your meal.
What's this?
Did you get lost, or what?
-I came to talk to you. -Ah. It's kind of late.
All that trouble for nothing.
We stayed here when I came back to Turkey, remember that?
You were amazed when you saw the view of the tower.
Though, at the time,
I hadn't yet realized how horrible it can be
for someone when they're amazed.
Because when we're amazed we become blinded.
We don't notice the ugly, egotistical side of anyone we admire, you know?
I was just by the tower but some cops chased me away.
What?
[chuckles] It was good for me.
I hadn't run like that for a long time.
Are you all right?
I can't be all right without you, Suna.
Clearly not. [chuckles]
I met that guy Ulrich.
[chuckles] It's been a long time since I met somebody more arrogant than me.
[Suna laughs]
-He is arrogance personified. -Hold on.
It's just very difficult for me to believe
that anyone in this world could be as arrogant as my esteemed husband.
I have been a fool.
I couldn't see any further than myself.
I was blind. I couldn't even see you, Suna.
I'm so sorry.
I couldn't be a family to you.
When I was little, nobody other than my brother supported me.
All that stuff…
love, care, devotion… requires sacrifice.
Like the best piece of music,
a family only works when every part comes together seamlessly.
-Well… -But without you there…
none of it works, Suna.
That's very beautiful, Mehmet.
You're they meaning of my life, Suna.
Why is it that the moment I get away from you…
you suddenly turn back into the man I fell in love with all those years ago?
[both laugh]
Do you remember what song was playing when we met?
Of course I remember.
I can't imagine a better song to be playing on a first date. Can you?
["Pervane" by Özdemir Erdoğan playing on violin]
Oh, no! You didn't. You brought someone from the orchestra.
I can't stand it.
She's not from the orchestra, my dear.
[gasps]
Özlem!
[Suna claps]
Wonderful! Come over here! I've missed you so much.
Come on! Give me a hug.
-[Suna] Hmm. -[Özlem] Mmm.
[Özlem laughs]
Memhet, this child…
Yes, she was with me the whole time.
[Suna] Yes, but I'm saying, this child…
She'll be living with us, just the way you wanted.
I would love her to live with us, but this child…
She is very talented, I know.
Very talented. But this child stinks to high heaven!
Did your uncle ever give you a bath?
-[Mehmet and Özlem laugh] -[Suna] I've missed you so much.
[laughs]
[Suna laughs] Okay, but watch your step, dear. Mehmet!
-[Mehmet] What is it? -Özlem is clean as a whistle.
-Yeah, baths are fun. -And good for you.
Thank so much.
And now, at last, it's her bedtime. Go on, little miss.
-Okay, good night. -Good night, sweetie.
[Suna] Good night.
[chuckles]
-She's adorable. -She is.
-I wanted to get your thoughts. -Your composition?
-All done. -[gasps]
-Huh. -[playing notes]
Interesting.
-[playing notes] -[Suna humming]
It flows nicely.
-Yeah, right? -[Suna laughs]
It’s going to be the opening piece of the concert.
We're going to play it together.
What do you mean together?
I thought you could be with me up on stage.
It's a wonderful thought but I won't be able to do it.
[soft piano music playing]
Break a leg.
-Mehmet, you're kidding, aren't you? -You're the best. You can do it.
A little help, for the love of God!
For the love of God! May God bless you, my dear.
God bless you.
What is it? Why are you laughing?
That's not a real baby that she's holding.
-What? -So innocent. [laughs]
So how did you know that?
[laughing]
[playing notes]
[playing tune]
[in German] I see you've added a piano to the beginning.
Yes.
I think the composition is complete.
Looks like the composition isn't the only thing which has been completed.
[Ulrich laughs]
Okay. Let's start rehearsing right away. Shall we?
-[in English] Uncle! -Hmm?
Can I play in the orchestra with you?
Of course. Take First Violin.
[Özlem laughs]
[Mehmet] Özlem!
The adults are going to rehearse for a little bit.
Then we can play together.
-Okay. -And if you get hungry…
you can buy something with this.
[Ulrich] Okay.
Two, three, four!
[playing tune]
[playing]
[song continues]
[song ends]
Özlem!
[musician] She fell. Don't know what happened.
-[Mehmet] Özlem! -[musician] Call an ambulance!
[Mehmet] Özlem!
[musician 2] Did she hit her head?
Can you hold out your arm, darling?
Let me go, I just want to go back home.
-Relax, this won't hurt, sweetheart. -I wanna go home.
[door opens]
Excuse me. When are we allowed to see Özlem?
You should speak with the doctor.
The doctor said earlier that someone would come to inform me
no one's told us anything since this morning.
I'm sorry, but you'll have to discuss this with the doctor.
What's there to discuss with the doctor? I want to see my niece.
Why do you have to make everything so damn complicated?
Mehmet.
I just don't understand why I can't see my own niece.
That's who's in that room!
It is my right to see her! Why are you trying to keep me away?
Mr. Mahir, tell me what's going on.
[sighs]
They haven't let me see Özlem since this morning,
that's why I'm a little angry.
I see that. It's the procedure.
What procedure?
Since you were unable to meet her basic care and needs,
what's best for Özlem right now
is time to recover and space to adjust
to coming back under state protection.
How could I have known that Özlem was allergic to nuts?
If you had looked at the file I gave you, you would know that Mr. Mahir.
It contains Özlem's medical records, psychological status reports,
and even her favorite things to eat.
Obviously you didn't even look at this file once.
I did. I looked through it once.
For my telephone number, maybe? Was that it?
You called me, remember? You said you wanted to bring her back?
Everything was different then.
Then tell me what's changed?
Everything has changed, İnci.
It takes more than a day for things to change.
My father died in one day.
I managed to escape from my abuser in just one day.
So you can't sit there and tell me what can or can not change in one day.
Ma'am, it's Özlem we're here for.
We love Özlem very much. We want to be there as she grows up.
Whatever it takes for that to happen, we'll do it.
Of course you can do whatever you want,
but for right now, it's best for everyone that you stay away from the child.
But I'm her uncle.
You don't have any other choice but to let me see her.
Actually, you're wrong. We don't have to do anything for you, Mr. Mahir.
Ma'am, the girl is awake.
She says she wants to see her uncle.
She's tearing the room apart and won't calm down.
So I said I would bring her uncle, then she'll calm down.
What should we do?
Go on.
[grunts]
Hey. Are you the one causing trouble in here?
Hey. You were the one shouting out there.
[chuckles]
I brought you something.
[Özlem] Hmm.
You brought dad's violin!
Actually, this was my violin first.
-Are you serious? -I am. Look.
I carved my initial here.
Then when I gave it to your dad, he carved his too.
Now that this violin is yours…
we should engrave your initial as well.
[scratching]
There you go.
Is it okay if I play this at the concert?
If you want, I don't see why not?
I think my Dad would be very happy.
Özlem.
I promise we'll never leave you alone again.
We'll always be by your side.
You should know there isn't anything in the world I wouldn't do for you.
What is going on? Am I going to die?
No, why do you say that?
Are you the one dying then?
No one is dying. Why do you think someone has to die?
My daddy told me exactly the same when he was about to die.
[emotional music playing]
-I'll be waiting outside, okay? -Okay.
[kisses]
[music continues]
[music ends]
["Air From The Suite In D Major" playing]
[song continues]
SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD WELFARE AGENCY
[song continues]
[song ends]
["The Four Seasons No. 4 'Winter'" playing]
[song continues]
[song ends]
[Mehmet sighs]
She won't be able to see the concert.
She is there all by herself.
Mehmet.
As soon as the concert's over, we'll take care of it.
[man] Suna, three minutes, we'll take you in.
I'm coming. I'll be there right away.
Also, you should know,
I think your wife over here is having some kind of heart attack
from all the excitement.
-See how my hands are totally sweaty. -Shh.
Feel how fast my heart is beating.
-Shh. -What will I do?
-I could die of excitement. -Calm down.
-Just do what you always do. -Always do?
You remember I'm coming out of retirement for this?
This time the seats are full. That's the only difference.
Oh, well, if that's the only difference, I'm relieved.
You've completely cured me, my darling.
I believe in you.
I love you so much.
-Break a leg. -Okay now, I really have to go.
[cell phone ringing]
-Hello? -Hello, Mr. Mahir.
I'm sorry, but we have a problem.
What problem? Tell me, what is the problem?
Um…
-Özlem is gone. -What do you mean "gone"?
-Where is she? -She ran away.
We notified the police already. Any idea where she might've gone off to?
How in the world could I know that?
Our people are searching right now.
As soon as we hear something, we'll call right away.
-If you hear anything, please… -Of course, I'll contact you immediately.
[emotional music playing]
[sighs]
Okay.
Hey, where are you going? The stage is that way.
Sorry, but I can't go on tonight.
What do you mean?
Özlem, my niece,
she needs me right now.
You can't leave. It's a full house out there.
If you don't go on that's going to be the end of you.
You hear me, Mehmet? Your career is over!
[crowd applauding]
[applause continues]
[playing song]
[song fades]
Özlem!
Uncle.
Why did you leave me?
But I haven't left you. Look, I'm right here.
I was so scared you were going to leave me too.
I promised you I never would.
[Özlem sobs]
You're pretty dressed up. What's the occasion?
The concert was tonight, remember?
No! You missed your concert! What are we going to do now?
Whatever.
We don't need a stage to play together.
But isn't it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
-What are you waiting for? Let's go! -All right.
[giggling]
[song playing]
[continues playing]
[song ends]
[crowd cheering]
[plucking string rhythmically]
[orchestra playing bouncy song]
[both playing]
[tempo increases]
[crowd clapping along]
[loud cheering]
Bravo!
[cheering continues]
[enthusiastic cheers]
[song resumes]