Asli, a determined young nurse, faces her mandatory service in a remote, snow-enshrouded Turkish mountain village, where relentless snowfall severs ties with the outside world. Whispers of bears, awakened prematurely from hibernation and lurking dangerously close, stir fear among the villagers. The unsettling disappearance of Hasan, a villager infamous for his vices, ruptures the town’s deceptive calm. Thrust into the midst of opaque local politics, hidden secrets, and her own doubts, Asli's resilience is put to the ultimate test. Director Selcen Ergun crafts a tale that confronts the clash between tradition and modernity, against the relentless backdrop of an unforgiving winter. Merve Dizdar’s portrayal of Asli captures the essence of isolation and the human struggle against patriarchal constraints. This debut feature stands as a poignant exploration of resilience, capturing acclaim for its haunting cinematography and profound narrative depth. Director Selcen Ergun's film transcends a mere survival story, delving into the themes of societal norms, the suffocating grip of tradition, and the indomitable human spirit. It is a journey through nature’s untamed wilderness and the equally wild terrain of human nature, a reflection on endurance, and the resilience required to navigate life's harshest winters. “The story revolves around an outsider, a nurse named Asli, who is determined to fight her way through the internal struggles and power dynamics of a small village.” (Malik Isasis - Sooner Curator)
In a snowy Turkish village, a nurse faces a web of power, mystery, and suspicion, where a missing man and rumored bears blur reality.
Asli, a determined young nurse, faces her mandatory service in a remote, snow-enshrouded Turkish mountain village, where relentless snowfall severs ties with the outside world. Whispers of bears, awakened prematurely from hibernation and lurking dangerously close, stir fear among the villagers. The unsettling disappearance of Hasan, a villager infamous for his vices, ruptures the town’s deceptive calm. Thrust into the midst of opaque local politics, hidden secrets, and her own doubts, Asli's resilience is put to the ultimate test.
Director Selcen Ergun crafts a tale that confronts the clash between tradition and modernity, against the relentless backdrop of an unforgiving winter. Merve Dizdar’s portrayal of Asli captures the essence of isolation and the human struggle against patriarchal constraints. This debut feature stands as a poignant exploration of resilience, capturing acclaim for its haunting cinematography and profound narrative depth.
Director Selcen Ergun's film transcends a mere survival story, delving into the themes of societal norms, the suffocating grip of tradition, and the indomitable human spirit. It is a journey through nature’s untamed wilderness and the equally wild terrain of human nature, a reflection on endurance, and the resilience required to navigate life's harshest winters.
“The story revolves around an outsider, a nurse named Asli, who is determined to fight her way through the internal struggles and power dynamics of a small village.” (Malik Isasis - Sooner Curator)