Istanbul Encyclopedia
A young student moves in with an estranged family friend in Istanbul, trading her humble hometown for a city that tests her identity — and convictions.
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1.A - Alçakdam Slope
10.017-04-202552mZehra travels to the bustling city of Istanbul, ready to embrace a whole new world. But is she truly prepared for the challenges that lie ahead?
2.B - Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque
17-04-202545mBalancing her religious beliefs with her new social life proves difficult for Zehra. Meanwhile Nesrin faces her own personal struggles.
3.C - Carsanba Street
17-04-202537mHomeless and scared, Zehra finds refuge in an unexpected place. Nesrin loses her cat, Diego, and scours the city in search of her dear companion.
4.D - Deniz Hospital
17-04-202544mZehra's lies put a strain on her relationship with Harun, as she wrestles with making choices that align with her once-immovable morals.
5.E - Emek Movie Theater
17-04-202534mNesrin faces public scrutiny when a video of her is posted online, revealing a heated argument with the aggrieved family of a patient.
6.F - Fener
17-04-202544mWhen Zehra receives difficult news from her mother, Nesrin drives her home — finally coming face-to-face with Aylin and the consequences of her choices.
7.G - Galata
17-04-202535mWhen Zehra needs to get a new ID photo taken, all of her inner struggles around identity come to the surface. She turns to Nesrin for guidance.
8.Last Letter
17-04-202548mAs Nesrin packs up her life once again, Zehra expresses her struggles with duality — the strain and pain behind living a double life — on stage.
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