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Waiting for the Sun

Original title: Günesi Beklerken
  • TV Series
  • 2013–2014
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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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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    9shvedelenaalmazova

    A wonderful series about first love, but not only...

    I have re-watched this wonderful series many times. I am delighted with the acting of all the characters, the chemistry between Hande Dogandemir and Kerem Bursin is so strong that it can be felt through the screen. The series raises many sensitive topics, such as the relationship between parents and children, first love, true friendship and enmity. Despite the fact that the series is about teenagers and school, people of all ages enjoy watching it and everyone finds something useful in it for themselves. As in any Turkish series, there are some bloopers in the script, but they all pale in comparison to its advantages. I definitely recommend watching it and warn you that you will have many sleepless nights, because it is impossible to tear yourself away from it.
    9taiss_tula

    The legendary Turkish TV series

    The series is ambiguous, but it has already become a legend.

    This is Kerem Bursin's first major work. Therefore, for his fans, the series is a must.

    Kerem Sayer is an interesting character. It turned out this way thanks to the talents of actor Kerem Bursin and director Altan Denmez.

    Zeynep is a controversial character for me.

    The most interesting tandem of two heroes - Sayer and Axel. The bromance is perfect!

    Against the background of modern Turkish TV series, this one stands out with interesting storylines, interesting lines of characters. It's long, but not too long. It's a good thing they didn't shoot the second season.

    A strong tandem of directors and actors.
    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.
    10blayayolanda

    MUST BE SEEN!!!

    Is one of the first Tv works that Kerem did once he came back to Turkey from USA- I have to say that I remained deeply touch with his acting!!! No words to say that they rest of the actors are amazing too!! Direction and the script is also perfect - The stories between the studenta and their own parents are crossed in a wise developement and that Tv show reflects life aspects such respect for the familiy, loyalry to friends, and even problems that schoolars could have as bulling or food disorders- For all of that is a good tv show and a good telection to watch in summer period- Highly recommended.
    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.

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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
    • Production company
      • D Productions
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      • 2h(120 min)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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