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starting a new life.

It's hard.

It's not so hard when you don't have that

much to leave behind.

We spent a lot of money

on doctors.

That's one reason

to sell the house.

We can settle that.

But I keep thinking about that baby matter.

How can they be sure it happened

because of the abortion you got?

They just say the abortion is

the most probable reason.

I was three months pregnant

if you remember?

I remember.

But we were about to get divorced.

That's why I didn't want it.

I'm not blaming you. Really.

Don't worry about it.

You should see a doctor in Canada.

I still doubt that one abortion

can cause infertility.

We didn't believe it either at first.

We went to different doctors.

But that's the way it is.

I've resigned myself actually

but it's hard for Orhan.

He really likes children.

I told him we could separate.

He doesn't want to.

It's empty.

Have one of these

sailor cigarettes.

How can you smoke that sh*t?

There's still sun coming.

- Raise it a little.

- It seems okay.

Don't you see that?

Now, there it is.

Raise that light a little.

Leave it.

Didn't you see me do that before?

- Why did we stop?

- Open that window.

God, what a place to photograph!

It's best to shoot from the top.

Sheep in front and the lake behind.

Shall I set up the camera now?

Shall I?

Mahmut?

F*** it!

Why bother?

- I'll set it up right now.

- Forget it.

Kamil, put it down on the rug.

I'll take it from there.

Mahmut. This is your sister.

Mom is sick.

We're rushing to emergency.

Call me back.

Mahmut, where the hell are you?

Mom's been hospitalized.

She'll be operated on tomorrow.

I'm staying with her. My kid's

suffering and so is my work.

You could at least come and help.

How can you refuse to get a mobile?

You're so irresponsible!

- God, I'm tired.

- Take this.

Isn't it too much?

In that case, give some back.

If you take more photos

I'd like to come along again!

What's wrong, Mom?

Can't you sleep?

It hurts. Right here.

Maybe it's just gas.

Do you think I should walk a bit?

All right. Let's give it a try.

Take the serum, too.

Come on, now.

Hold the serum up.

Higher. Higher.

- Or else, blood comes.

- Easy, now.

It hurts more when I lie down.

Sickness comes

when you least expect it.

And you smoke so much!

I don't understand

why you smoke so much.

I can't stop, Mom.

I've tried...

Yes, you can. First cut down,

and then give it up altogether.

Just a bit more, sweetie.

I can't find anything

in this house.

I'm closing the door

to keep the noise down.

Yusuf. Are you there?

It's Mahmut.

If you're home, pick up the phone.

Hey Mahmut.

Where were you?

I've called you all day.

Well you know, I went to...

How's your mom doing?

We brought her home.

She's resting. Listen...

I've got something going on

at my place tonight.

Can you get lost until ten or so?

Sure. I'll go to Beyoglu or

around there.

- I've got this thing to do.

- I got it.

Son of a b*tch!

Look at that.

Little prick!

Filthy son of a b*tch!

- Is she gone?

- Is who gone?

You know.

- Did you smoke in the living room?

- No, I didn't.

Come on, stop lying.

It reeked here when I came in.

And there were ashes on the floor.

Remember that day when

we smoked together?

I thought you smoked here, too.

Listen to me!

When I turn my back,

you take advantage of it.

I often told you to flush

the toilet, for instance.

- No, you didn't.

- Do I have to tell you this?

At your age,

haven't you learned yet?

When you're a guest,

you have to be a little careful.

I'm not home for a day

and you sh*t everywhere.

I've got lots of worries,

and now I have to clean your sh*t?

Listen...

No more smoking in the kitchen,

either. I've quit.

Okay.

What do you think?

I bought it for my niece.

Isn't it great?

What happened with the ship job?

Nothing definite yet.

I'm waiting for some final word.

- When will you know for sure?

- I don't know.

I keep running after jobs.

They all say they'll let me

know in a few days.

Will you go back home,

if you don't find a job?

- No way.

- So what the hell will you do?

If I return to the village now,

I'll never get out.

And there's no work at the factory.

So what are your plans?

Shut the f***ing thing off.

I'm asking you something here.

Could you get me a job

at the tile factory?

Sure, they're just waiting for you.

Don't you think the recession

has hit here too?

Maybe they need a guard,

or something like that.

A guard? Two days alone here,

and look what happened.

You have no credentials.

What work could you do

if they did hire you?

Plant beans, work as

a steward or what?

Come on, Mahmut.

Don't be so hard on me.

I just want you to ask them.

I'd do the same for you.

I've never asked them

for anything.

This town has changed you.

Listen kid, ever heard of pride?

You can't just throw it

on a garbage heap.

What would you lose by trying?

You don't know sh*t.

You're running off at the mouth.

You think it's that easy?

I've taken photographs for them

for ten years.

And I didn't even get a discount

for the tiles on the balcony.

You come in from the country

and look for someone with pull.

You don't worry

about learning any skills.

You start looking for a cousin,

an MP or whoever.

You want it all on a platter.

I did everything by myself here.

I came to Istanbul

without a cent.

You hop on a bus without thinking ahead,

and you become a burden.

That f***ing mouse doesn't

leave the kitchen.

We get caught,

but the f***er doesn't.

Shut it off!

- Do you have any Sezen Aksu music?

- No.

Who's that "Bak" on all

those CDs over there?

What are you looking for?

A watch.

Have you seen it?

What kind?

A silver pocket watch.

- No, I haven't seen it.

- Are you sure?

I'm positive.

If I had, I would tell you.

Why wouldn't I?

Where did you keep it?

In the middle drawer of my desk.

When did you put it there?

Just a month ago.

I used it as a prop

on my last shoot.

I swear, I haven't seen it.

Maybe you put it somewhere else,

or gave it to a friend.

Forget about it.

It's not that important.

- Of course it's important.

- Just drop it. Okay? F*** it.

- Hello?

- Mahmut, hi, it's me, Nazan.

Hi Nazan, how are you?

We're leaving tomorrow

and I wanted to say goodbye.

Tomorrow? That's so soon.

Yeah, on the 9 o'clock plane.

We may never see each other again.

I wanted to thank you again

for signing the paper.

Forget about it. It was nothing.

Can you hold for a second?

Okay, we can talk now.

When I left that day,

I had a terrible feeling.

I don't want to leave

feeling like this.

I was somewhat distant towards you

because of my emotions.

But after all these years

there's no need for that.

It doesn't matter. Forget it.

Nazan, listen...

I think Orhan's coming.

I have to hang up.

- All right...

- What were you going to say?

I'll tell you some other time.

Take care.

- Okay. Bye.

- Bye.

I swear I never saw it.

- OK, enough!

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