Gonul Yarasi is a bit an exaggerated drama with some flaws but it will sure get your eyes wet especially on the second half. The scenario consists of some unpleasant coincidences that makes it apart from the real world though. It could be more realistic and dramatic with the potential of the main idea. The cinematography also goes parallel and with unbelievable full moon scenes over Istanbul, sometimes says it is not the truth what we saw, but the truth told to make us believe. It is almost impossible to find a teacher sacrificing his whole life in lost Anatolian villages until he retires, and also impossible to find a man who neglects his own children with the love of others so deeply. Sener Sen is a very good choice for the main role and so is Meltem Cumbul at her peak in acting. But for me the best one in casting is Timucin Esen, who does his best in acting a portrayal that you almost believe what he really is. Guven Kirac with his modesty gives out a real performance too. If you leave yourself in Turgul's hands you won't regret for the eye drops, but for me a 7 out of 10 will be quite sufficient and I hope Turgul will be much better the next time if he holds the reality and dream hand to hand with a softer cinematography.
Lovelorn
(2005)
a drama, your eyes will get wet, but not one of Turgul's best, I also bet.
31 January 2005