My Father and My Son

The family of a left-wing journalist is torn apart after the military coup of Turkey in 1980. After years of estrangement, journalist Sadik returns to his hometown following the death of his father. He attempts to reconnect with his young son, Deniz, while dealing with his own unresolved childhood trauma and strained relationship with his father. Sadik meets his old friend and mentor, who helps him navigate the emotional complexities of parenthood and reconciliation. As he bonds with Deniz, they confront grief, generational misunderstandings, and the weight of family secrets. The film blends family drama and emotional storytelling, exploring themes of forgiveness, intergenerational conflict, love, and the healing power of family bonds amidst personal and societal challenges. —chera_khalid Sadik is one of the rebellious youth who has been politically active as a university student and became a left-wing journalist in the 70's, despite his father's expectations of him becoming an agricultural engineer and taking control of their family farm in an Aegean village. On the dawn of September 12, 1980, when a merciless military coup hits the country, they cannot find access to any hospital or a doctor and his wife dies while giving birth to their only child, Deniz. After a long-lasting period of torture, trials, and jail time, Sadik returns to his village with 7-8 years old Deniz, knowing that it will be hard to correct things with his father, Huseyin. —Ali Riza Bolukbasi