Çetin Tekindor

The story of the big changes a family and a country went through at the beginning of the last century. Seen through the eyes of a 10 year old boy and his grandfather living in a small town in Crete, we witness the enormous upheaval when the Turkish population had to migrate in the early 20th century. It is a grand story about migration and fears but also about love and forgiveness.

Sergeant Suleyman finds a little girl in a battlefield during the Korean War. Five year old girl, who is an orphan, has no idea where to go. Sergeant Suleyman decides to take her under his wings and names her Ayla. Ayla brings joy to the Turkish brigade. Suleyman and Ayla start building a strong father daughter relationship...