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Balalayka (2000)

116 min  -  Drama  -   29 December 2000 (Turkey)
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On a misty morning, an old bus leaves Batum to go to Istanbul. As the bus stops at various places on the way... See full summary »

Director:

Ali Özgentürk
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Cast

Credited cast:
Ugur Yücel ...
Necati
Cem Davran Cem Davran ...
Hasan
Ekaterina Rednikova ...
Tanya
Ercan Yazgan Ercan Yazgan
Ozan Guven Ozan Guven ...
Mehmet
Atýlay Uluýsýk Atýlay Uluýsýk
Necdet Yakin Necdet Yakin
Ýskender Baðcýlar Ýskender Baðcýlar
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Burak Altay Burak Altay
Nadezhda Gorelova Nadezhda Gorelova
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Storyline

On a misty morning, an old bus leaves Batum to go to Istanbul. As the bus stops at various places on the way, Russian women of all ages and professions, each with a unique tale, board. In this bus full of women, there are three Turkish men. Three brothers who have come together after many years to carry their father's last wish... The eldest, Necati Bey (Ugur Yucel) views life through his father's eyes, Hasan (Cem Davran) is a sailor, the conqueror of open seas and women's hearts. The youngest, Mehmet (Ozan Guven) grew up with their mother in Germany and has much to learn about his brothers, life, and love. All these different characters and their outlooks on life intertwine. Passions flare and preconceptions are shattered as the disparate collection of passengers embark, at the same time, on a personal journey of discovery. A chain of irreversible events lead to heartbreak, tragedy, and enlightenment. It is a journey on a bus full of joy, sadness, love, and life itself. Written by Anonymous  

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Bus | Alcoholism | Brother Brother Relationship | Sex | Prejudice  | See more »

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Their characters, dreams, and passions were different. But they all are on the same journey.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Turkey

Language:

Turkish

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Asya Film, TMC Film See more »
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Trivia

Kemal Sunal was to play Necati but following his sudden death prior to the shooting, Ugur Yücel was brought in to play that character. See more »