Another Self (Zeytin Ağacı)

Çukurova is on fire

Men came down, their hands tied

The duck flew off, and the dove perched

Oh, my Emine

Come to me, my Emine

Smile, my Emine, oh

The duck flew off, and the dove perched

Oh, my Emine

Emine?

Oh no! Emine! Honey!

- Come on. - It's coming, honey.

Just a bit more.

Come on, honey. Keep pushing.

- Hang in there. - Push, girl!

Push.

Take deep breaths. Push out the baby.

- It's coming. - Come on, lamb.

It's coming. You're almost done.

God help us. It's coming feet first.

Breathe, Emine. Keep pushing, lamb. Come on.

Our very first experience, our very first test on Earth,

is our journey out of our mother's womb.

That's where we first meet fear.

Here it comes! It's here!

The journey towards the unknown scares us.

But we don't end up alone at the end.

There's someone waiting for us.

And that someone is our mother.

Girls, let the foreman know.

He needs to take the girl to town. Someone go!

Pour some more.

If we didn't get to have that first contact with our mother,

if we felt all alone and desperate when we took in our first breath ever,

would it be possible for us to feel like we're good enough today?

ANOTHER SELF

THE MARKS OF OUR ANCESTORS

FRAGILE!

Get up. We're going to the beach today.

- Was that today? - Yeah, it was.

Come on. Get up.

Come on.

How does a woman look so gorgeous

the moment she wakes up in the morning?

Seriously, how?

Come on now. We're going to end up not going again.

I'm getting up.

No! Come here. Come back.

Let's go to Cunda. It'll be less windy.

The person you have called cannot be reached at the moment...

Something wrong?

Flor's not picking up.

If you need to go...

Nah. Let's leave. I'm sure she'll call in a minute.

We're finally doing it.

Oh, we're swimming today for sure.

BURCU COVE 500 M

Damn it. You think there's another road?

I don't know. Probably.

Hello?

Morning, sweetie.

What happened?

I see. All right. I'm coming.

Eva's sick again.

She couldn't take Flor to school.

You should go.

Wait. I'll give you a ride to town.

It's not far. I'll manage.

Ada, really...

Thank you so much for understanding. If it were anyone else...

You're doing your best.

We'll take a vacation once school is out.

Eva will be taking Flor to the Netherlands.

Sounds great.

- What do you say? - I'd love that.

Don't keep her waiting.

Dinner tonight?

All right. Deal.

Baby! How are you?

Morning, Leyloş.

Good morning!

What is this? It's the crack of dawn. Is something wrong, Ada?

Sweetcakes, I was wondering if we could go to the beach.

Don't ask me anything today, girls. I have a lot to do.

Just go with Sevgi, okay?

You think I have the energy to even lift up my arm?

Oh, Sarp! You're unbelievable, Sarp!

Again?

I didn't do anything.

Who did it, then? Did I wet your bed?

Weren't you going with Toprak anyway?

Hey! What are you still doing here? Go take a shower right now!

- Ugh, Fiko. - Sweetcakes, are you okay?

Come on, man! How many times have I told you not to shave here?

I love you so, so much. You know that, right?

- I love you so much too. - We love you very much too.

Ada, are you okay?

I'm fine, sweetcakes.

Gotta go now.

Kisses.

Muko, can you take Sarp to school today?

Sure. Of course I can.

But you keep your word too.

JUNE 1ST 10TH - PET-CT

Don't string me along.

Why would I do that?

You know how cranky she is lately. I'm just trying to find the right time.

Look, Leyla. I'm going to talk to her if you won't.

Muko, don't be ridiculous. Muko!

Look. I really think you shouldn't...

For God's sake...

Morning. Your tests are happening soon.

Have some proper food. Here.

I already ate. Thanks.

Would it be okay if I joined you for your appointment that day?

No, it wouldn't be.

Hey, Sevgi.

Do you have a minute, sweetie?

Sevgi!

What is it, Leyla? Why won't you people let me do my yoga?

Oh, I'll show you yoga. Don't you worry.

Help me out. I need to hang the laundry. Come here, you.

Listen, sweetie.

Don't be like this. It's been months.

Didn't I tell you to stay out of it, Leyla?

What did she even do to you? You've been ignoring her for months.

- She's your mother. - Look who's talking.

When did you last speak with your mother?

Does she know about that?

Do you really believe it's the same thing?

- What are you doing? - Stop.

- What happened? - You know, not much.

Are you trying to drive me insane?

What more needs to happen?

You're really testing my patience, Leyla. I'm about to blow my lid.

- What is it? - A contraction.

What's wrong, honey?

Wait. Let's calm down.

- Let's sit you down, and I'll call Ada. - Yes, let's calm down. Because it worked.

Always works on Sarp too.

You distract him, and the cranky mood dissipates.

To hell with your mood!

Just stop it for a minute!

Look at me, Curls. Let me give you a kiss.

Now listen, my beautiful merino sheep.

Your tests will come up clear, okay?

Everything will be just fine. Everything.

What if it won't?

Girl, listen.

We live in a coastal town.

Everything has to be just fine. It's the only option.

- Make sure they're hot, man. - These could kill you.

Is it for the tavern?

We haven't found a place yet.

We're hopeful. We're seeing another venue today.

- What do I owe you? - 100 liras will do it.

One hundred, huh?

You can always pay later.

Huh? Oh, no worries. I have it.

Thanks, man.

Have a nice day.

Oh, wow! Hey, Zaman!

Is that you, Fiko? How have you been?

- I'm all right. You? - I'm okay.

How's Sevgi doing?

She's okay. Got her last round of chemo, waiting for her PET scan.

She's naturally a bit on edge.

I haven't seen you in a while.

I'd love to come, but money's a bit tight nowadays.

Don't you worry about that. Just come join us tomorrow.

All right. I'll stop by.

- See you. - Thanks.

- Oh, welcome, Zaman. - Thanks.

- To the same address? - Yes.

Was that a sand fly or something? What's going on?

- Shut up for a sec. We're here. Look. - How? I'm blindfolded.

- Okay. I'll untie it if you're ready. - I'm ready.

All right. I'm untying it.

Ta-da!

What do you say?

What do I say? Is this a joke?

I'm busy as it is. Don't waste my time. Let's just go.

I'm not kidding, Fiko! This is the place.

It just needs a bit of renovation.

A bit of renovation? It's about to collapse on us.

- Are you kidding me? - It's not that bad, Fiko.

I talked to an architect. They'll come up with a budget. We'll see.

- An architect? - Yeah.

You know I'm completely broke, Leyla. We spent what I had on the house.

You know that. Why are you doing this?

Too late, honey. Too late.

This was the only place within our budget.

I went to the bank, took out a loan, and signed off on it, honey.

- Here's the deed. - A loan?

What? It really is a deed!

How could you do this without asking me?

What was I supposed to do? You're never around.

You're either at the hospital with Sevgi or off working on some boat.

I'm not doing it because it's fun! I work for whoever for a living.

And I'm telling you, you'll be working for yourself now.

Look how beautiful this place is! Just check it out.