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A Run for Money (1999)

★ 7.1/10 100 min Drama Turkey Turkish
Director: Reha Erdem
Writer: Reha Erdem
Streaming: Not available

Description

The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.

Top Cast

Taner Birsel
Taner Birsel Selim
Bennu Yıldırımlar
Bennu Yıldırımlar Ayla
Zuhal Gencer
Zuhal Gencer Nihal
Engin Alkan
Engin Alkan Ahmet
Sermet Yeşil
Sermet Yeşil Çirak
Bülent Emin Yarar
Bülent Emin Yarar Komşu (as Bülent Yarar)
Ali Düşenkalkar
Ali Düşenkalkar Cashier
Ara Güler
Ara Güler Antique dealer

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