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Movie poster: Talih Kuşu (1989)
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Talih Kuşu

1989 · 92 min Drama Comedy
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Osman, who lives a poor life with his wife, children, and mother-in-law, earns his living as a porter. His debts to the local shopkeepers and his landlord have piled up like a mountain. To make matters worse, he is constantly belittled by his wife Leman and mother-in-law! One day, the neighborhood ticket seller Şakir forces him to buy a lottery ticket. Osman hides the ticket somewhere but forgets where he put it. When Osman learns that the jackpot has been won by one of the tickets sold by Şakir, he mistakenly believes it is his and is overcome with joy.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1989
Country Turkey
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Kartal Tibet
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (33 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the contrast between grim reality and a dazzling dream, using comedic situations to reveal character. It explores the theme of hope in desperate circumstances, relying on authentic everyday settings and recognizable types.

What lingers after the viewing is a blend of sad irony and warm empathy for a man whose life could change with a single stroke of luck. The line between a saving illusion and cruel self-deception becomes hauntingly blurred. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Kartal Tibet

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