Ayse

On the outskirts of a rapidly changing Istanbul, Ayşe shoulders the weight of her world with quiet determination. She works tirelessly at a small gas station while caring for her brother Ridvan, who has Down syndrome and relies entirely on her. With their father hospitalized and no support to lean on, Ayşe navigates each day burdened by unseen struggles. Her life unfolds in long, poignant moments marked by exhaustion and tender devotion, reflecting the harsh realities of poverty and the constrained choices she faces as a woman. Yet, amidst the hardship, faint glimmers of hope sustain her, fueling her resilience to carry on.