Hadi Be Oglum

COME ON MY SON" - Hadi be Oglum

If you are English you have heard this phrase a thousand times or more. A term of encouragement - to push forward against all the odds.

KIVANC TATLITUG'S film of the same name exemplifies this simple phrase.

Hadi be Oglum is a story about a father's battle not to give up on his autistic son Efe. Kivanc's character as Captain Ali draws you into his world where he and his father are struggling to make a living aboard their boat.

He becomes a single dad to his son (Efe) after a girl enters his life for just 1 night - A "mermaid" as he describes her to his son.

Captain Ali shows us the depths of despair and the heights of elation as he tries to guide his son - looking to connect with him on an emotional level.

Alihan Turkdemir (who plays the role of Efe) is amazing. He portrays a 7 year old autistic child who is a savant. He speaks no words on screen but his every nuance, mannerism and facial expression leaves your heart aching for him.

Kivanc Tatlitug is mesmerizing as Captain Ali. His acting ability is just incredible. He pulls you into the world of Ali and from that first moment until the end you can't take your eyes off him.

Every facial expression, every mannerism is so believable sincere and heartfelt. He deserves world wide recognition for his amazing talent.

I have now watched this movie at least a dozen times. It's a movie you can't just see once. My poor husband (with a heart made of stone- his words lol) finally caved after my pleas to watch this and even he was moved to tears and recognized and respected KIVANC TATLITUG'S unique ability as an actor.

This film will make you cry and laugh and cry and laugh over and over again, but will leave you with the realization that miracles happen when you refuse to give up.

I will do everything within my power to watch this on the big screen.

PLEASE, PLEASE BRING "COME ON MY SON" TO THE ENGLISH AUDIENCE.