A Run for Money
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The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.
Release Date : 1999-12-17
Language :Turkish
Adult : false
Status : Released
Production Company : Atlantik Film
Production Country : Turkey
Alternative Titles :
Cast
Character Name : Selim
Original Name : Taner Birsel
Gender : Male
Character Name : Ayla
Original Name : Bennu Yıldırımlar
Gender : Female
Character Name : Nihal
Original Name : Zuhal Gencer
Gender : Female
Character Name : Ahmet
Original Name : Engin Alkan
Gender : Male
Character Name : Çirak
Original Name : Sermet Yeşil
Gender : Male
Character Name : Komşu (as Bülent Yarar)
Original Name : Bülent Emin Yarar
Gender : Male
Character Name : Cashier
Original Name : Ali Düşenkalkar
Gender : Male
Character Name : Antique dealer
Original Name : Ara Güler
Gender : Male
Character Name : I. Müşteri
Original Name : Meral Çetinkaya
Gender : Female
Character Name : 4. Müşteri
Original Name : Cüneyt Türel
Gender : Male
Character Name : Mama
Original Name : Nurinisa Yıldırım
Gender : Female
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