Beyto is the only son of Turkish immigrants to Switzerland. He works in an office, helps out at his family's restaurant, and takes English lessons. But his main joy is training for competitive swimming. When his trainer Mike comes out to Beyto as gay, Beyto falls in love with Mike. However, when his aunts see them at a Pride "demonstration", his parents bundle him back to their home village, to a prearranged wedding to his childhood sweetheart Seher. In turn, Seher wants to be an independent professional, not the traditional bride / housewife / daughter-in-law.
Beyond the gay angle, this is a very good story of immigrants, cultural ties and conflicts, with a Beyto torn between his own interests and desires, and acceding to parental wishes (at least their desire not to be humiliated). At one point, Seher is the one calling out Mike for not being more familiar with Turkish culture and mores.
Beyond the gay angle, this is a very good story of immigrants, cultural ties and conflicts, with a Beyto torn between his own interests and desires, and acceding to parental wishes (at least their desire not to be humiliated). At one point, Seher is the one calling out Mike for not being more familiar with Turkish culture and mores.