I watched this movie with previous knowledge of the Turkish Brigade in Korean war and the actual story of Ayla and Süleyman. I thought the subject is interesting and it would be successful especially for Turkish viewers. However at the end I had mixed feelings about it. It was quite emotional, for a father to watch. There were quite funny parts as well. However, I think it was a mistake to use the identities of the original people in the movie as it probably portrayed characters quite differently. Süleyman in the movie was down right obsessive and too irrational when it comes to leave her in Korea. Behavior of his actual daughter against him later in the movie was also unusual. From what I know, actual events did not unfold that way. Actual events were emotional and dramatic enough, why put unnecessary agitation?
During the war, Turkish soldiers were known as fierce fighters and not to retreat without a good fight. Indeed during the battle of Wawon (Kunuri) they fight against overwhelming Chinese troops for their life. When their ammunition depleted they fought with knives rocks and fists. In the movie they try to insert this with little success IMO. Perhaps portraying actual events more realistically would be much better (watch Tae Guk Ki for the contrast in battle parts). I think with more side stories and less deliberate emotional push, this movie could be very good. I would give a 6, but for the effort, it deserves a 7.
During the war, Turkish soldiers were known as fierce fighters and not to retreat without a good fight. Indeed during the battle of Wawon (Kunuri) they fight against overwhelming Chinese troops for their life. When their ammunition depleted they fought with knives rocks and fists. In the movie they try to insert this with little success IMO. Perhaps portraying actual events more realistically would be much better (watch Tae Guk Ki for the contrast in battle parts). I think with more side stories and less deliberate emotional push, this movie could be very good. I would give a 6, but for the effort, it deserves a 7.