Şara (1999)
Şara was born and raised in Istanbul, is a law student in her final year, and is an educated tribal girl. She learns that her father, whom she has never met, is seriously ill and goes to her hometown to see him. At first, her family, tribe, and step-siblings are prejudiced against her and avoid her, but she later establishes a good dialogue with them and wins their affection. Thanks to her education, she will educate and raise awareness among the people there. However, this requires a difficult struggle. According to tribal customs, girls are not entitled to inheritance, so after her father's death, her uncles demand that Şara renounce her inheritance, but she refuses. By resisting the injustices committed against defenseless, uneducated women and girls, she finds herself face to face with death. Through her education and love, she will single-handedly defy an entire tribe, shatter their traditions, and bring them to their knees.
Cast
- Mine Çayıroğlu - Şara
- Gökhan Arsoy - Yunus
- Tiraje Başaran
- Mehmet Ulay
- Müge Oruçkaptan - Anne
- Ali Tutal - İlyas
- Yaşar Kutbay - Amca
- Yüksel Arıcı - Amca
- Nazan Kesal - Nazan
- Ece Berkant
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Şara about?
- Şara was born and raised in Istanbul, is a law student in her final year, and is an educated tribal girl. She learns that her father, whom she has never met, is seriously ill and goes to her hometown to see him. At first, her family, tribe, and step-siblings are prejudiced against her and avoid her, but she later establishes a good dialogue with them and wins their affection. Thanks to her education, she will educate and raise awareness among the people there. However, this requires a difficult struggle. According to tribal customs, girls are not entitled to inheritance, so after her father's death, her uncles demand that Şara renounce her inheritance, but she refuses. By resisting the injustices committed against defenseless, uneducated women and girls, she finds herself face to face with death. Through her education and love, she will single-handedly defy an entire tribe, shatter their traditions, and bring them to their knees.
- Who directed Şara?
- Şara was directed by Orhan Oğuz.
- Who stars in Şara?
- Şara stars Mine Çayıroğlu, Gökhan Arsoy, Tiraje Başaran, Mehmet Ulay, Müge Oruçkaptan, Ali Tutal.
- What genre is Şara?
- Şara is a Family, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Şara produced?
- Şara was produced in Turkey.