Alişan (1982)

7.5/10 86 min Drama Music

Overview

The film tells the story of Alişan, who is trying to escape from his bloodthirsty pursuers. Alişan is released from prison, where he was serving time for murder. Unable to return to his hometown of Urfa due to blood feuds, he goes to stay with his friend Müslüm. The two start working on a construction site they find in Marmaris. The blood feud pursuers track Alişan to Marmaris. Alişan escapes their attack with the help of Aslı, a deaf and mute woman living in a nearby villa. Over time, Aslı and Alişan fall in love. Unable to bear the burden of living on the run, Alişan will make a new decision.

Cast

Ibrahim Tatlises

Alisan

Savaş Akova

Zeynep Irgat

Yaman Okay

Ali Tutal

Yaprak Özdemiroğlu

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