

Overview
The film follows the lives of those who immigrate to the city, leaving their families behind. Ahmet and his friends came to the city with great expectations, but soon confront the difficulties of adjusting to life there. After days of job hunting, they finally find employment in the harbor.
Top Cast

Fikret Hakan
Ahmet

Selma Güneri
Cemile

Erol Taş
Köylü

Aliye Rona
Güllü Baci

Ayfer Feray
Fatma

Tuncel Kurtiz
Köylü

Senih Orkan
Insaat Çavusu

Tijen Par

Aydemir Akbaş
Köylü

Candan Sabuncu

Memduh Alpar

İhsan Bayraktar
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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