The film tells the story of a married woman’s secret affair. Biriçim is a married painter suffering from depression. She is unable to communicate with her husband and she has lost her inspiration. Never leaving the house, she thinks of her uncle who was also painter, and who died after going mad. One day, her husband’s old friend Ömer visits from America. Ömer looks like her uncle and Biriçim feels close to him. This later turns into a secret love. However, the relationship that starts between two painters will change three people’s lives.
Two Turkish brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the political fence. When one of the brothers is murdered, the boys' father suspects that his surviving son was instrumental in the killing. Celebrated film director Elia Kazan returns to his acting roots in a key supporting role.
