Masumiyet

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...To Her

An independent production by

Zeki Demirkubuz & Nihal Koldas

My name is Yusuf Gnes.

I was born in Erzincan in 1965.

I've been in various state prisons

for the last 10 years.

I've served my sentence now

and will get out in three days.

As I lost my whole family

in the earthquake...

I have no one left out there.

I have nowhere to go,

no profession, no job.

That's why I'm asking you for help.

So I can spend the rest

of my life here in prison.

Otherwise, like it or not,

I'll have to commit a crime...

in order to get my

sentence extended.

But I sincerely believe that

you'll be understanding enough...

to make this unnecessary.

I would kindly ask you

to consider my situation.

Your photo...

Are you scared of your enemies?

- I don't have any enemies.

- Well then?

Like I said, I'm scared.

It's been a long time.

Don't you have

anyone out there?

Only my sister and her husband.

And they've moved somewhere else.

I don't know what to do.

Aren't you in touch with them?

My brother-in-law

sometimes sends money.

He also came to visit once.

So you're saying

there's no other alternative?

I had a friend in Malatya prison.

Orhan. He was from Istanbul.

His father ran

a coffee-house there.

He said I could go and help him.

That we could work together.

You have his address?

Yes. But then they sent Orhan

to another prison.

I never heard from him again.

That was years ago.

So if we don't let you stay here,

will you go and commit a crime?

Well, what kind of crime?

Have you decided?

Look, after I read your

petition, I got interested in you.

I went into your

whole case history.

You've been no trouble

as a prisoner.

You've had no

disciplinary offences.

The guards say you're quiet.

You're obviously not

a difficult person.

Plus, you're very young.

It's normal to be scared.

But it's a bit absurd to want to

stay here your whole life.

If your life's in danger or there's

any other problem, we can help.

Otherwise, what you suggest

is out of the question.

Not even the president

can let you.

If you insist on committing a

crime, that's up to you.

But then they'll raise

your sentence.

You'll get another 8 years

on your regular sentence.

You'll never be a free man.

Not even if you try.

Since you trust me as your elder,

I'd say, don't do it.

Obviously you'll regret it.

So will we.

Just wait and see. Give it a go.

If things don't work out,

do what you have to. All right?

Don't be shy.

If I'm being unfair, say so!

INNOCENCE:

- Get up!

- What's the problem?

That's for you to say

down at the police station.

Come on! Get out!

Move it!

- Did they have any bags?

- No, sir.

Carry on then.

- Welcome...

A leg was broken on one of

the beds. I had to fix it.

What was he doing to break it?

He could have said so. Idiot.

The kid's sick.

She has a high fever.

Her parents will be here soon.

They're always late.

She should see a doctor.

She's soaked through with sweat.

You have your ID card?

- Where did you just come from?

- Adana.

- Where are you going?

- Istanbul.

- How many nights are you

staying? - I don't know yet.

Well, all right then.

We have free rooms anyway.

The prices are 350 for a single,

275 if you want to share.

There's a quiet boy. I'll put you

in with him, if you like.

Sure.

You pay the first night in advance.

Sleep well. If you need anything,

I'm downstairs. - Thanks.

You're right.

The kid's in a bad way.

And her parents still aren't back.

- What should we do?

- She should see a doctor.

- Is it far to the hospital? - Far

enough. I'll go and call a taxi.

Excuse me!

- She's faint with fever. - It's

crowded in there. Wait here.

She only has thin clothes on.

I'll get another blanket.

I'm beginning to get worried.

They wouldn't stay out this late

without saying something.

Come on, let's go.

You're exhausted, too.

- I'm looking for Hasan Adali.

- Who?

- Hasan Adali.

- Just a minute.

Here! Come here!

This guy is looking for you.

- Yes?

- My brother-in-law?

- Yusuf?

- It's all over then?

- Yes.

- When did you get here?

- Last night.

Come on, come in!

Have you said hello

to your uncle?

Come on, get up!

Say hello and kiss his hand!

Can one be that uncivilised, Yusuf?

She made the kid a copy of herself.

Every night he's in front of the TV,

while she goes to the room...

Not a sound! Not a word!

Come on, turn your chair round.

You must be hungry.

If it wasn't for this,

I'd go crazy here.

I always look forward to

this time of day.

Welcome.

Hey come on, eat your dinner!

Come on! Are you waiting

for an invitation?

Don't be so pigheaded!

Come here!

Sit down here. Eat up!

You'll watch it later.

And then, they decide you're guilty.

Get up! F*** off! Come on, get up!

It's been like this for years.

I'm treated like an enemy.

I come home at night, and one goes

to her room, the other watches TV.

Does anyone ask how I am,

if I'm hungry or sick?

No, never.

I may as well be a dog.

You know.

What have I done to them?

Don't get the wrong idea, but

you were much better off inside.

After you went inside,

all hell broke loose with us.

The earthquake took away

everything we had.

You should have seen the

misery. Hunger, homelessness...

Anyone with money left town.

Folks like us were just left there.

There was nobody to look after us.

For years we scraped by in misery

among the ruins.

OK, let's say it was God's will,

but what about her?

She made life worse for me

I was accused of being...

a pimp, a whoremonger...

Every day I find a bunch of thugs

outside the house.

They're after her. I mean,

that's the reputation we have!

Hey, get up! Go to bed!

Take him to his room!

Look at her. It's like you killed

her mother, not her lover!

Don't! Stop it!

She didn't even cry

when your parents died.

She didn't even go to the funeral.

So they were spared her, but...

This is your brother. He spent

years inside because of you.

Don't!

You didn't eat a thing, Yusuf.

Stop acting like a stranger.

Then I decided to leave.

It didn't matter where I went.

I travelled around a bit

then ended up here.

Whatever I tried, I couldn't

tame her.

The number of times

I contemplated suicide...

Tell me if I'm being unfair, Yusuf.

What have I done to her?

It's me who had my pride hurt.

Me who was cheated on.

I haven't been able

to face my relatives for years

I'm asking you,

what have I done wrong?

I've acted like a human being

and taken care of her. Is that it?

What have I done to make

her treat me like an enemy?

You ignorant b*tch! What the

hell have I done to you?

You dumb b*tch! You whore!

You've been the death of me!

You've ruined me! Destroyed me!

You've killed me!

You buried me alive.

What have I done?

What have I done?

What have I done?

What have I done?

What have I done?

What have I done?

Good morning.

I'm not disturbing you, am I?

No. I was awake anyway.

You looked after my girl last night.

The hotel owner said.

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