Towards the Sun

Towards the Sun

Towards the Sun

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Towards the Sun

1937

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A young who lost his memory during the occupation of Istanbul and thinks he still lives in that time, finds himself in Turkey of Republic when he's treated after 17 years later.

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Arif Dino

Unknown Role

Arif Dino

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Ferdi Tayfur

Hasan

Ferdi Tayfur

Acting

Mediha Baran

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Reşit Baran

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Reşit Baran

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Neyzen Tevfik

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Neyzen Tevfik

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Güzin Dino

Ayşe

Güzin Dino

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