Şara movie poster

Şara

January 1, 1999

Originally released in 1999. Şara is a family/drama film. directed by Orhan Oğuz.

Starring Mine Çayıroğlu, Gökhan Arsoy, and Tiraje Başaran

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1999 27 years ago
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Language TR Original language
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Country Turkey Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TR

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 homet...

Who directed Şara?

Şara was directed by Orhan Oğuz.

When was Şara released?

Şara was released on January 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Şara?

The main cast of Şara includes Mine Çayıroğlu, Gökhan Arsoy, Tiraje Başaran, Mehmet Ulay, Müge Oruçkaptan.