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Waiting for the Sun

Original title: Günesi Beklerken
  • TV Series
  • 2013–2014
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
9.7K
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3,013
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Waiting for the Sun (2013)
Looking for a better life, Demet tries to convince her only daughter Zeynep to leave their home village. They move into Demet's old friend's house Jale, and Zeynep is able to enrol at the same private college as where Jale works as the principal. Moving to a new big city and a new school is found to be very challenging for Zeynep - and she finds herself getting into a fight against the school owner's son, Kerem. Zeynep was brought up without a father and was told by her mother that her father was lost as a member of the navy during one of his missions at sea. All Zeynep has as a memory of his father is a photo that she takes everywhere with her. Her biggest dream is to one day meet her father and she is determined to not stop looking for him, even after moving to Istanbul. Meanwhile, Kerem Sayer's is initially portray somewhat as a bully - he owns the schoolyard and forces the kids to do what he pleases. He becomes the nemesis of Zeynap when finding out that Zeynap is willing to stand up to him.
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Demet seeks a better life by convincing her daughter Zeynep to leave their village. Zeynep enrolls in a private college, leading to a love triangle and uncovering past secrets.Demet seeks a better life by convincing her daughter Zeynep to leave their village. Zeynep enrolls in a private college, leading to a love triangle and uncovering past secrets.Demet seeks a better life by convincing her daughter Zeynep to leave their village. Zeynep enrolls in a private college, leading to a love triangle and uncovering past secrets.

  • Stars
    • Kerem Bürsin
    • Hande Dogandemir
    • Yagmur Tanrisevsin
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    9.7K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,013
    325
    • Stars
      • Kerem Bürsin
      • Hande Dogandemir
      • Yagmur Tanrisevsin
    • 19User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins total

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    Kerem Bürsin
    Kerem Bürsin
    • Kerem sayer
    • 2013–2014
    Hande Dogandemir
    • Zeynep yilmaz guzel
    • 2013–2014
    Yagmur Tanrisevsin
    Yagmur Tanrisevsin
    • Melis guzel
    • 2013–2014
    Ismail Ege Sasmaz
    • Baris erdogan
    • 2013–2014
    Emre Kinay
    Emre Kinay
    • Cihan guzel
    • 2013–2014
    Gökçe Yanardag
    • Tülin
    • 2013–2014
    Ebru Aykaç
    Ebru Aykaç
    • Demet yilmaz
    • 2013–2014
    Hasan Sahinturk
    • Ahmet sayer
    • 2013–2014
    Simay Küçük
    • Sevim sayer
    • 2013–2014
    Ece Dizdar
    • Melda
    • 2013–2014
    Deniz Türker
    • Jale
    • 2013–2014
    Yusuf Gökhan Atalay
    • Tayfun
    • 2013–2014
    Merve Hazer
    • Yagmur
    • 2013–2014
    Hale Akinli
    • Behice
    • 2013–2014
    Efecan Senolsun
    • Can
    • 2013–2014
    Ilay Erkök
    Ilay Erkök
    • Young Demet
    • 2013–2014
    Nilay Deniz
    Nilay Deniz
    • Begüm Varol
    • 2013–2014
    Emre Törün
    • Mehmet Varol
    • 2013–2014
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    User reviews19

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    10ghadaiseed

    my lovely series

    This series has a special place in my heart , it is soo beautiful and Kerem's Sayar character is amazing and the chemistry between the Zeynep and Kerem is something else.
    10hyligankashtan

    Many important topics have been touched upon

    It's a great movie, one of the best. Kerem and Hande did not play, but lived their roles, and the secondary characters are very textured. Many important topics are touched upon: loneliness of teenagers, family secrets, deviant behavior, mistakes of parents, the power of love, and the power of forgiveness... And there is no way to fake the chemistry between the main characters.

    PS. He writes that the review is short. I thought brevity was the sister of talent. But okay, I'll add that Kerem Bursin is an amazing actor and a good person.

    Günesi beklerken - is the second series that I watched and was impressed. This actor should be world famous.
    9ti_na0110

    I haven't met anyone who didn't like Kerem Sayer...

    Excellent. An excellent series! Deep, sharp, logical. A well-chosen team - directing, casting, cinematography. I admire Kerem Bursin's acting, and I want to mention the excellent work of the entire cast. All the actors worked well together and played well. That's the case when there's not a single character you don't believe.

    There are several storylines in the series. The main thing is the development of relations between Kerem Sayer and Zeypep. Illogical and spontaneous decisions, heartache, and dangerous games are all in this tandem. Sometimes I thought, you're stupid, what are you doing! But remember yourself at the age of 18 - the whole world is for us and the whole world is against us - natural swings at this age. And the actors brilliantly showed these struggles and growing up.

    In parallel, there is a story about the relationship between Kerem and Zeynep's peers. The actors of the series played such diverse characters with their own story that you empathize with everyone no less than the main serial couple. And you sincerely wish every hero a logical outcomethe (and not always cloudless) ending.

    The gorgeous bromance of Sayer (Kerem Bursin) and Axel (Ozan Osmanpashaoglu) deserves special attention. Equal rivals, the wounded teenagers came together in a battle of characters and minds. Watching them play on the edge, changing the roles of "enemy-friend-enemy" is a special pleasure. And, in my opinion, it was Sayer and Axel who were characterized by real male actions in the series. I can't say the same about the adult characters.

    In addition to the theme of love and friendship, the series raises the acute topic of the relationship between teenagers and parents. I recommend watching it for every parent. It's easy to create a personal hell "for the benefit" of your own child! They hung up red flags, cornered them, and dusted off their hands. I would have whipped all the adults without exception. Honestly.

    I haven't met anyone who didn't like Kerem Sayer. But I met many people who hated Melis (Yagmur Tanrisevsin), and was not happy with the choice of an actress for the main role (Hande Dogandemir). If you haven't watched the series, I envy you very much. Look, the conclusions are yours.
    9Lena-815

    The series is legendary!

    A special series, with which I began to get acquainted with the work of Kerem Bursin! Incredible Sayer, my favorite character! I really love watching and re-watching. Incredible emotions, interesting storyline, magnificent embodiment!

    A series for all times! Current issues - school bullying, parents and children, the theme of first love. The actors brilliantly portrayed their characters! But naturally, the brightest, most memorable, charismatic, was Sayer! A bad boy, with a subtle soul and a huge, rich inner world, which opened up when he fell in love. The nascent feelings of first love are shown so touchingly and reverently!

    Great job! Altan Demnez created a masterpiece with Kerem Bursin.
    10norn-86087

    One of my forever favorite series ✨

    One of my favorite series ever I watched it more than 8times and I highly recommend it Kerem's acting is phenomenal.

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2013 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • Turkey
    • Language
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • Günesi Beklerken
    • Filming locations
      • Istanbul, Turkey
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      • D Productions
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      • 2h(120 min)
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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