Wheat Grain (Buğday Tanesi)

THIS FILM FOLLOWS THE TRUE STORY OF ISTANBUL DEPUTY LAWYER SERKAN BAYRAM

AND HIS STRUGGLE AGAINST MARGINALIZATION.

A DISABLED LIFE CENTER WILL BE BUILT WITH THIS FILM'S PROCEEDS.

A PIECE OF GRAIN THE COMPELLING STORY OF MILLIONS

JUSTICIARY INTERVIEW

Serkan Bayram!

Serkan Bayram!

Please, have a seat.

Thank you.

TURKISH MINISTRY OF JUSTICE ADDITIONAL SERVICE BUILDING

Mustafa, run, the tent is on fire!

-Help, Mustafa, the tent is on fire! -Mustafa!

Mustafa, the tent is on fire!

Fire!

Save him!

Serkan…

Help!

Serkan!

Serkan!

Serkan!

I'm here! I'm here now, my son!

Serkan…

Help!

Doctor!

Someone help! Isn't there a doctor in this place?

Where is the doctor?!

Isn't there a doctor in this hospital?

-I'm here. What happened? -His hands are burnt, help please.

-All right, calm down. -Bring a stretcher, for God's sake!

All right, the stretcher is on the way. It's gonna be all right.

Help!

Come on! Bring the stretcher.

Get the operating room ready!

All right. Leave it to us now. Calm down.

Quick, people!

What is the name of the patient?

What is the name of the child? You know, it is needed for our records.

Serkan…

Serkan Bayram.

Istanbul MP, Serkan Bayram.

GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF TURKEY (GNAT) GENERAL ASSEMBLY HALL

Dear MPs,

I have come here today to speak on behalf of our ten million disabled citizens

and to make their voices heard.

We are not disabled.

We indeed have some obstacles

in living life the way you do.

However, you cannot expect us to apologize to anyone for this,

or to live on the sidelines of life

in a way that you consider appropriate for us.

We also have dreams,

goals in life,

and things that we are passionate about.

We also have disabilities that are either inborn or inherited.

Therefore, there is absolutely no need for you

to add any more of these obstacles by standing in our way.

I am so sorry to say it,

but 99% of the time, it is "you" who are our obstacles.

Okay, I'll pass it on.

Mr. Deputy's phone.

Don't worry, I'll take note of it as we speak.

I've written it down. Have a good day.

Mr. Deputy.

What's up, Nuray?

When you publicly shared your number, there was an obvious rush.

322 people called while you were at the general assembly.

-Did you write it all down? -Yes, I wrote it all down, don't worry.

-Then we'll call them one by one. -Maybe you should get some rest first?

Nuray, these people are looking for hope.

Do you know what destroys one's hope?

Waiting.

DAY 1

Your baby is in critical condition.

And the life-threatening situation persists.

His hands are severely damaged from the burns

and he has lost most of his muscle and nerve tissues.

We did everything we could.

He is now in intensive care.

We are monitoring his condition.

Doctor…

will he survive?

While there is life, there is hope.

Stay strong…

DAY 2

DAY 4

DAY 7

Here, have some.

Sarp!

Can you open the door?

Sarp! Sarp, please open the door!

I don't want to see anyone!

Look, you are making me so sad. Have some pity for your mother!

Sarp?

Sarp, are you okay?

Sarp, is something wrong? Are you okay?

Hang in there, my son!

Your mommy will help you now.

-Sarp! -Leave me alone, Mom!

Are you all right, my son?

I said, leave me alone!

Are you…

Are you okay?

Knowing that everyone else pities you, trust me, Mother, you never want that.

I am so sorry, my son.

I apologize, really. I am so sorry.

-Hello? -Good evening, is this Mr. Serkan?

That's correct.

Sorry to bother you, this is Sena Dikmen.

I'm calling you about my son, Sarp.

DAY 10

Enjoy.

Thank you so much.

Son…

never underestimate the power of praying.

God, who gives the problem, will surely provide the remedy for it.

As long as you do not let doubt grow in your heart,

we will get through this, God willing.

God willing.

And you're young, don't you worry, you will have another child.

But of course, hope is still there. I am just saying.

Allah knows the best of all things,

just don't let mischief take over your hearts.

Mustafa…

where is the restroom, my brother?

Take a left as you go and follow straight ahead.

You show it to me, if you don't mind.

-Excuse me. -Excuse me, my father.

Come on now, girl, you need to eat something, come on.

Here, have one.

No, thank you, my brother, my mouth is already tasteless.

Well…

I'm going to quit anyways.

So…

what do the doctors say?

I mean, what can they say?

They say there is hope when there is life.

They told us to be prepared for any kind of news.

He is in intensive care, you know…

they don't even let us see him.

We're just waiting for the nurses and orderlies

to give us news about my Serkan.

We have no idea how long this will take.

We just wait.

When there is life, there is hope, my dear Mustafa.

You know what, brother?

Even if he lives…

he'll be crippled.

I mean…

the doctors…

they said he won't be able to use his hands.

Tell me, brother, what can a child do without hands?

How can a person live without their hands?

How?

He will live, my dear Mustafa, he'll live.

We'll keep him alive.

Just wait until my nephew gets out of here safe and sound.

We will take good care of him and keep him alive, Mustafa.

He is God's gift to us.

Just let my nephew get out of here safe and sound.

Let him grow up a bit.

You will see. His uncle is going to organize a circumcision feast.

Trust me, I will personally make the whole village attend that feast.

God willing.

He will live, my dear Mustafa, he will live.

You put your mind at rest.

Mom, leave me alone, please.

This is Serkan Bayram.

-Are you a psychologist? -Psychologist? No.

Then why are you here?

Maybe I can help you.

Oh really? Can you repair a severed spinal cord?

No, I cannot do that but…

Then you can't help me.

Sarp…

I am a member of the parliament.

Maybe if we could talk a little…

Please leave me alone.

I just want to sleep.

All right.

I'll stop by again.

DAY 15

Sir…

May God give you health.

May God bless you and your children.

Sir, may God bless you,

give you abundance and strength.

May God bless you and your children.

May God heal him soon.

May God bless you a thousand times over, sir.

God bless you.

May God heal him soon.

Don't be afraid, we'll find a way.

God leaves no one behind.

God willing.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes.

People often choose to do nothing

because they are afraid of making mistakes or even failing.

Serap, you, for example,

maybe you will sing quite well

but you don't know it because you haven't even tried.