"Are you taking care of yourself?" "Are you eating properly?" "Yeah, yeah." "I don't believe you." "Your voice tells me otherwise." "Oh, stop!" "You're not my mother." "I am also not your girlfriend anymore." "But I am your agent." "This is about our clients and a lost photojournalist." "Our soldier is the greatest..." "He's the bravest!" "What the fuck is your hurry?" "Sweetie you're digging yourself into deeper shit." "The cops will find you here." "What's up, girl?" "Are you bringing your boys here now?" "You disappeared again." "Why, did we have a fuck date?" "Fuck you." "I won't have to wear a uniform anymore." "How did you get out of it?" "I finally went there and told them I was a faggot." "You mean it's that easy?" "You need to dress like a fag." "If you go there looking like him, it won't work." "Well then, it should not have been hard for you." "Nothing is ever hard enough for me, honey." "Plus, you show them photos to prove you are a fag." "In your drag clothes?" "No baby, they have to show you being fucked up the ass." "Disgusting." "I don't want to sacrifice my ass just to escape the army." "If you go there without those photos you'll see just how disgusting it gets." "Ha ha, your medical discharge proves you're a nut!" "So what, asshole?" "I'd rather be called a faggot than die in some stupid war zone like your dad did." "Whatever, they won't get me anyway!" "What the fuck now?" "Come and hold this..." "Should I have a little tuck around my eyes?" "I think you should find a camel and ask her." "And why is that?" "Because they are honest." "They're so ugly so they have no other choice." "Are you a freak or what?" "Yes, no objections though." "I am enjoying every minute of it." "If it weren't for Kerem, I'd kick your ass out right now!" "Are you senseless?" "What's that supposed to mean?" "Why would they call it common sense when it is so rare?" "You should be thanking me, jerk!" "...stupid cow." "I am a bear, not a cow." "You hairy daisies, you think your hair will save you." "At least we look like real men." "Ever heard about Scottish drags?" "They wear trousers like you." "Save your bullshit for your cook book!" "Being a real man doesn't mean you can't be polite." "Are you fertilizing the fur on your shoulders?" "You're all dying for a real man... and when you find one..." " Get the fuck out of here!" "Right now." " Look, I was just trying to say..." "Ah, of course." "Your hairy ass doesn't get fucked." "What the hell?" "Just leave the poor boy alone." "Come on, it is your turn." "Wait here, I'll come back and wax your shoulders." "What have I done wrong?" "!" "Son of a bitch, he screwed up my show." "Why do you pity these people?" "This ZENNE is a really great dancer." "AZENNE?" "A male belly dancer?" "What's that got to do with your work." "I am just interested." "Perhaps, you want to do art photography." "I could arrange an exhibition." "It should be easy with all your awards." "I don't know." "Stop blaming yourself." "It's OK." "I am still worried about you." "More than ever." "Sorry, mom is calling." "Mom, I'm in Istanbul..." "it's been six months." "I don't know." "Mom, I'll try to." "Sure, I am doing fine." "Coffee?" "What coffee?" "Oh, I see dad wants some coffee." "Mom, I have to go now." "Clients..." "Bye mom." "Watch out, God damn it!" "How many have you broken so far." "Enough with your morning tempers." "Get away from me, you asshole!" "Auntie, what do you find in that animal?" "That's exactly what I like in him:" "The animal in my bed." "Take down those pictures." "I'm sure they drive him crazy." "Well, he hates me anyway." "He can fuck off..." "I'll kick him out soon." "Is this for the rent?" "It's been 9 months and I still don't have a job..." "Cavit still asks about you..." "Oh, he is disgusting!" "I wish our motel was still open." "So damn long ago." "Don't you even think of going back..." "The ruins will make you cry." "I still can't believe it- look at us!" "Why?" "What's wrong?" "We inherited barstools..." "I prayed so hard that you would return from Munich." "Your prayers worked..." "You finally got me divorced." "Just joking." "It has nothing to do with you." "It didn't work out and we got divorced..." "Feel this!" "This golden fabric is so nice." "My sister called last night." "Mom?" "They must have come for you again." "I'm going to turn myself in." "Don't be ridiculous!" "But this is no kind of life..." "I have to hide until it gets dark." "It's not only you." "Everybody's got issues with cops in this country..." "If you talk to mom don't mention anything about Murat." "Don't worry!" "What are you going to make for me, sweetheart?" "We'll think of something..." "Look at this mess!" "I have to go to school, mom." "Didn't we send you here for your brother?" "But, I did clean that spot..." "Oh, just leave it!" "You're going to wake him up..." "So what?" "God bless you!" "Help me!" "Mom, why return so soon?" "Look at you!" "Such strength, what's your shoe size now?" "Your son..." "Your son." "Your babies will be someone else's but his will be ours." "Where were you?" "If I'd known I would have picked you up..." "I called many times." "You didn't answer." "Oh dear, sorry." "Love is in the air." "If you screw up love, it starts to stink." "Your husband's fingerprints?" "Back again for a fidelity reading." "This strong man, your lover, in his thirties, with wide shoulders..." "Look sugar-puff; dunno about the wide shoulders with a guy at 58, I only care about his wallet." "Then he definitely has a son..." "Yes, he is cheating on you." "With a woman or a man?" "Listen baby-cakes, if you don't know this shit, shut up!" "There is no strong, young guy." "That old fart dumped me, okay?" "Which one?" "But there's a young guy..." "Enough!" "If you figure it out, just fax me or something." "Thank God." "Idiot!" "What's up bro?" "A busy day, huh?" "How is your aunt Shukran?" "I want to visit her again but she never picks up the phone." "She is still looking for a job." "I told her." "She could work here." "She can't..." "Her new boyfriend is overly jealous." "Anyway..." "Bitch." "Don't be late." "I hold your room free the whole day." "Madam, it is every Turkish man's duty to serve his country as a soldier." "Your son is no exception but he is a draft dodger." "Concealing his whereabouts is a crime..." "Listen son." "Can's father died in combat in south-eastern Turkey." "Can's brother also joined the army and he is burnt out now." "Can is not a draft dodger..." "Anyway..." "Let me sign and leave..." "Cihan!" "Cihan." "Wake up, son." "Mom..." "Son." "Get up." "Mom..." "They came back for your beloved son." "Whatever you do, they will take him away." "No, he won't go to the army." "He will go like the rest of us." "No, he won't!" "Your precious son..." "You're precious too." "How many letters in your name?" "Five." "S" " E-V-G-I (LOVE)" "Come, rest now." "I thought I was getting a boy and he turned out to be a girl..." "Mom, pass me a beer." "Pick seven cards please." "For you sweety, I'll pick 14." "What the hell are you doing here?" "Ahhh!" "I just came to have my fortune told." "Also to apologize for that night..." "Whatever." "Take your ass downstairs and get your fortune told there." "Once the cup is lifted, it has to be read." "Your fortune is dark, complicated." "Some guy is after you." "And also a foreign guy." "What's this constant money talk?" "You end up dancing at a bar." "C'mon really?" "I don't like dancing." "What exactly do you see?" "I see your mom's pussy, right here." "Sorry, here is someone to see you." "Leave now!" "Now what?" "Why don't you answer your phone?" "Answer the damn phone!" "The papers are not interested in war photos anymore." "I'll see what I can do." "Do something on kids." "Kids always sell." "People want to see hope." "OK, I'll ask the fixer." "Send me something in two days." "Why are you so late, my son?" "School ends around this time." "It's been half an hour, my eyes were glued to the clock." "What's half an hour in Istanbul?" "What's this radio station again?" "Radio 'Holy Water'." "I am scared." "Istanbul is a dangerous place." "I know..." "You called me 26 times today!" "I can't wait to see you get out of this filthy place." "As if our hometown were cleaner, look!" "Never deny your roots." "I wish I could." "May God forgive us." "You're beyond mercy..." "Allah has struck you already." "Allah be praised, I'm fine." "Sure." "Get up girl, put this away... wash your hands... heat some rice for your brother." "What's going on?" "I heard a noise, just checking..." "It's getting colder, wear an undershirt." "There are no cleaning materials left..." "Dad?" "Tie up your hair." "Take care of your sister." "No, I still have things to take care of here." "Kezban, enough!" "Watch out, this could be the end of us." "Don't worry, Dad." "This is your final year anyway." "Just finish school, do your military service, and come back home." "Business is bad, I need help." "There is a teaching position in college here." "See?" "He is lusting after sinful gains." "Don't keep us waiting, son." "Business is really bad." "You don't say, dad." "Do you want me to go bankrupt?" "I can't breathe without you, son." "I could've driven you." "No need." "You take care of your homework." "May God protect you from the evil eye." "Finally, the nightmare is over." "They wouldn't even leave your corpse behind in Istanbul..." "Damn." "My hands stink of bleach." "C'mon I'll drop you off at school." "And where you off to?" " Misty, moisty, morning, full of birds..." " How on earth did you find me?" "Your beloved boss." "Fuck you, Cavit!" "Can?" "It's OK auntie, he's a friend..." "C'mon girl, I need to go shopping!" "I've nothing left to wear." "Nothing?" "As if you ever had anything..." "I can buy your entire day." "It's my photo shoot day, with that German." "Why don't you meet him later?" "Then you'll get paid twice!" "What's going on?" "I can't go out during daylight." "Do I need to talk to your mom?" "Fuck you." "My ass is freezing'..." "Swimming in November?" "!" "No whole wheat?" "I called your mom when you left your phone at the bar..." "Why is that?" "She was one mean woman." "You idiot!" "What did you say?" "Don't shout!" "All I said was Ahmet, and she was already yelling..." "Sorry..." "My mom is a little bit weird." "I'm not in the mood anymore." "Hellooo!" "I didn't come here to give myself a blow job!" "?" "What if the sultan never visited his daughter?" "What if there was no fruit basket?" "The snake would have bit her anyway." "Oh, c'mon..." "Destiny is not a choice." "Do you really believe that?" "You know it all, don't you?" "Could you stay out of this?" "Gross, what a shit hole!" "Not for me, thanks." "I agree." "Imagine; they're swirling around in silk skirts, and red leggings..." "Your new clothes don't mean you're no longer a bear." "And fancy clothes don't make you a princess." "Save your wisdom for your cook book." "Was it a long night?" "Why?" "Show me your flat." "This is not a good time." "I just want the best for you." "When are you sending me the samples?" "I am finalising them." "Are you happy with them?" "Absolutely." "Have to go now." "I am worried about you, Daniel." "No need." "You're such a good photographer." "You're wasting your time." "You know, I'm always here for you." "I love you too, baby." "How could I possibly wake up a snoring bear like you, girl?" "Where are you going?" "God damn you." "I told you he was safe." "I'm so sorry." "I just fell asleep at friends..." "Who the fuck are these people?" "I really am sorry, auntie." "They are nice people..." "Your mom would kill us both." "It's already daylight." "A simple ID check, and you'd be caught." "Idiot!" "You scared the shit out of me!" "Take this..." "It's from the photographer who took my pictures." "Fine, whatever." "Morning, mom." "He's still sleeping." "He stayed up all night studying." "Sure, I'll tell him to call you." "Hey, where have you been?" "I've been holding the room upstairs for you." "You have no clients left." "Boss, I was at a photo shoot..." "Today is the photographer, tomorrow it will be either films or dance..." "Let me explain..." "Son, you're better-off as a Zenne." "Off you go..." "Cavit darling, should we also change the lights upstairs?" "Cunts!" "Shut up and eat!" "That's too much." "I don't want to get fat." "Idiot..." "You were supposed to pick me up..." "Who is this?" "Can't I have friends?" "Friends, sure." "I'd watch out, if I were you." "Watch it, you're only here because of me..." "OK OK." "I may as well clear the table." "Yeah, and the floor too please." "Fuck off!" "Mom..." "Some snacks please." "I love you mom." "You're the best mom of all." "He's depressed." "He doesn't tell fortunes anymore..." "I've been looking for a job all day." "I quit the cafe." "Fuck!" "Did you get fired?" "Boss kept nagging me about being late all the time." "And this military service thing suffocates me." "Shit." "Come here." "Fight at the bar?" "Someone threw a bottle?" "I got fired from the cafe." "Couldn't pay the rent..." "Murat, what happened?" "Don't tell her anything." "She doesn't know..." "What the hell happened?" "Don't panic, he is OK." "I fucking fell down." "Tell me the truth." "Was it that little bastard?" "No, I just fell." "God." "Don't embarrass him." "Go back to bed." "OK." "I really am OK." "Just leave, I got to pee." "Don't worry, he's all right." "He is not my boyfriend." "He is my shadow." "Where I walk... he walks with me." "He knows what I eat... where I sleep... whom I am with." "Why is he following you?" "Because here in Istanbul I have a different life." "You wimp, do you think I didn't spot you the other day, mamma's boy." "That's not fair." "How are you bro?" "Are you OK?" "Just want you to know that I took care of your money." "It's all settled." "Do you need anything further?" "Off course, he would come back... every time I enjoyed freedom." "Why would he do that?" "You should have gone to the police." "I was always different." "My mom is an angry woman." "Life was never the same." "When I moved to Istanbul for university... she hired Zindan." "Even so, she destroys my clothes... if she doesn't like them." "Why can't you be honest and tell the truth to your parents?" "Honesty is the easiest." "You don't understand." "Honesty will kill me." "No, I can't understand." "What could possibly happen?" "They are your parents." "They love you." "My mom is obsessed with cleaning." "I am not clean." "What ever happens, happens." "We can change it." "We're going to the police." "Tomorrow, OK?" "Sir, we need to ask you a few questions." "Your son Ahmet filed a complaint." "These youngsters..." "You know how my wife can get..." "Never mind." "Hello, you're still sleeping?" "Don't shout." "I need a driver." "Can, have you gone nuts?" "Your foolish aunt didn't tell me..." "Thanks to Ahmet, she doesn't know." "Come in..." "Come in." "I'm going to kill your aunt." "She never tells me anything." "Look at his gorgeous eyes, his pearly teeth." "Mom, don't embarrass him." "Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" "!" "What's that hair, pussy boy?" "It looks beautiful." "Don't you ever risk your life like this again." "Mom..." "I'll join the army." "Silly boy." "Fucking liar..." "My son would never upset me..." "I'm so broke, nobody will give me a job..." "You can find so many jobs..." "I can send you money..." "How the hell can you?" "My aunt is having a hard time..." "What now?" "Because of the army, I haven't seen daylight for years." "You can go-go dance in the army..." "Cihan, go get some air." "Your daughter will come back as a man from the army." "Save it for your hairy ass." "Excuse me?" "Cihan, come on, son." "Sorry, dear." "How did this army thing came up?" "Look what the military did to your brother..." "Your father..." "I don't want to loose you either." "I'm doing this for all of us, mom." "Hi!" "No, thanks." "Are you also the pride of your parents?" "Just like me, you're not sure." "My father was a soldier, I always wanted to be like him." "He used to say:" ""I am so proud of you, son"." "Attention!" "Combat boots on, guns ready, attack!" "One after the other..." "They all die..." "Dad would be so proud of me." "At ease!" "At ease, huh?" "Dad is dead." "My condolences." "We owe our lives to dad." "I owe everything to him." "Soldiers are immortal, nations are indivisible." "You'll fucking serve the army too, you pussy boy Can!" "Pussy boy!" "We should leave now." "These hands were so tiny." "Size of a cat's paw." "They said you wouldn't live." "So tiny." "Now look at these..." "Why don't you join a support group for fallen officers' families?" "You're always at home." "It's not that." "It's the seaside I miss." "I can't remember the last time I walked on the beach." "You're in Izmir, the beaches are only minutes away from here..." "How can I leave your brother on his own?" "Let me go." "Let go." "I wish we were easier kids." "I wouldn't exchange either of you for the entire world." "Let the world see what a true son is." "Mom..." "Leave me." "Please excuse the drama." "Say hi to your parents." "Mom, come here." "We leave and you stay here, OK?" "Promise to write!" "Promise me." "Call them to come back, right away." "Kezban, what are you angry for?" "Aren't you the one who had Ahmet followed?" "There is something fishy about the whole thing." "He said Ahmet is clean but I am sure he isn't..." "Call the girl to come back." "There is no point keeping her there." "Mom." "Someone's at the door!" "Is Can Ozturk here?" "Hold on." "You asshole." "A moustache?" "My lover likes it." "You ruined a good job for a fuck?" "Something could have happened to you." "You never called." "What's wrong with you?" "He is in deep shit." "You don't even know him." "His family doesn't accept him." "I can't leave him here." "I don't understand why this should be your business." "He will be safer with me." ""German rescues gay lover from radical Islamic family..."" "Perfect!" "Have you gone nuts?" "Not only that, I love him." "Why don't you adopt a gay boy from all nations of the third world?" "You could build a rainbow community." "I can't abandon a person in need." "Those kids in Afghanistan were going to die anyway." "There was a war going on." "I didn't even speak the language." "I shouldn't have pushed for those pictures." "You could have stepped on those mines yourself." "I'm the one who lives with this every day." "There're mines everywhere." "I can't keep doing this." "If he ever breaks your heart, don't call me." "What's up?" "She won't stop." "She starts calling at 5am everyday." "I'm really sick of lying for you." "Is it worth it?" "What are you hiding?" "Whatever it is, just be brave and come out with it." "They delivered this yesterday." "Dad, I need to tell you something." "I passed the exam." "Good job." "God bless you son." "When do you think you'll be here?" "Dad, please." "I beg you, don't..." "We're going to introduce you to a nice girl." "Dad, what could I possibly do there?" "Apply for your military service, and come back to Urfa." "Your past, your future, your destiny..." "It's all here..." "He doesn't care." "Why couldn't you ask about the police station?" "Why didn't you make him come back?" "I'll find a way." "He's got little left to finish." "While we eat shit there?" "You are bankrupt." "We're living in misery and he dishonours us." "You even sold your gold teeth." "People are laughing at us." "We were taken to the police." "People make fun of us on the streets, in the mosques..." "I'd give you another son right now, but it takes a real man." "I gave you a son and a daughter." "Your son didn't turn out to be a man." "Stop this nonsense, Kezban." "God damn you..." "You faggot." "He took after you." "What have you got here?" "You're weak and mute." "God, damn you!" "You have no pride." "You have no dignity, no honour." "Look at your honour..." "It's being trampled on." "You're an absolute disgrace." "It's my conscience that stops me." "Do you think I am not sad?" "Traditions matter more than our conscience." "Go ahead, hide in the barn, cover your head." "I told you when he was a little boy to get rid of the Zenne then." "You paid no heed." "God forgive us for what we've done or are about to do." "I can not act until I have concrete proof." "We believe in the same God, Kezban." "He will whisper to me." "I wish you'd stay." "When mom gives orders, you have to obey..." "You are still in college, are they sick or what?" "Bankruptcy!" "He's broke." "They can't afford to support both of us." "I fucked up your life as well." "Never mind." "I'll pay for that too." "You take care of yourself." "Murat, I need your help." "I am pregnant..." "I want this child but not marriage." "If we get to the point..." "Sis?" "Yeah, we are all fine." "Can?" "No, that's not what I meant." "I was going to go to the army recruiting centre... a German photographer was studying my art." "Are you a faggot?" "Did you apply for an exemption?" "Would you like coffee?" "I want to take you to Germany." "What would I do there?" "You'll stay with me." "My house big." "I'll do everything for you." "The military won't let go of me." "What kind of photos do they want?" "Holy shit." "Disgusting." "They must really enjoy this." "Sukran, could you make tea for us?" "I really don't like what I'm hearing." "You guys will drive me crazy." "Between my mom, the cops and no job." "We haven't even paid the rent." "Why?" "It's been paid." "How?" "Here." "Did you pay it?" "Don't I live here?" "How many times have I told you?" "Enough!" "I support this house." "I am not a sponger." "I sleep here, eat here." "I am here... got that?" "I'll go with you." "The way I look they'll never believe I am gay." "Make me a Zenne." "Some cream?" "Oh, you speak German?" "My ex-husband was from Bavaria." "I lived in Munich for many years." "How did you like Bavaria?" "I don't know." "I didn't really feel at home." "The people... but now, I miss it very much." "Bavaria is beautiful." "I hope Ahmet will enjoy it there with me." "What are you doing?" "Take this!" "Stand in line." "We'll check the lists." "Come here." "What are you waiting for?" "I have to check your behind." "Turn over!" "I don't think I can." "Wiggle a bit." "Where are you from, son?" "Urfa." "Wow, Urfa." "Not a traitor but a taker." "What do you do for living?" "I am a Zenne, sir." "Would a real man shake his hips for living?" "I always wanted to dance, sir." "Good, then." "We can always use a go-go dancer." "I am gay, sir." "We can't hear you here, speak up!" "I am homosexual." "How can we be sure of that?" "I brought you pictures." "Here, take these." "What's this look?" "What does your dad have to say about this faggotry?" "Sir, my father was a commander like you." "He died in combat in south-eastern Turkey." "Not sure, what he'd say now..." "Give me the envelope." "So?" "Sorry, wrong envelope." "We'll show you how it works." "Take him." "Dad, I am fine..." "You forgot these in the car." "We'll take care of that." "I have to be honest." "I don't need these anymore." "Shove them up your ass." "How about shoving them up your girlfriend's ass." "Stick them up your mother's cunt." "Pick on someone your own size, asshole." "Dad, I will go faraway." "Forgive me." "I am a faggot." "It's all my fault." "What's your show tonight?" "Here, this is for making a Zenne out of me." "You're a natural." "Take this, idiot." "Go to my apartment and take whatever you want." "I don't need your filthy stuff." "Ah OK then..." "Don't you ever wear colourless clothes again." "I don't want to see you in white ever again." "I'll miss you too." "Answer the phone." "Please." "You sneaky little cunt." "You faggot's daughter, you!" "My brother is saving himself from you." "Your God left you a cripple." "You're gonna die here all alone." "Dad." "One, two, three, four..." "Five, six, seven, eight." "Ahmet, raise your arms." "Ahmet?" "Follow him, son." "Ahmet, raise your arms..." "Four, five, six, seven, eight." "And we never forget to smile." "A big round of applause."