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68% Critic Match
My Aunt
“Destruction of dreams.”
6.8 / 10• 1986• 1h 47m•NR• Turkish
DramaThriller
Storyline
Üftade has long been the object of men’s fury. Her only hope is to marry the young man she is in love with and escape her traumatic life in the home of her abusive stepfather. However, when her lover suddenly leaves her, Üftade's despair increases exponentially, and she begins to lose her mental balance due to the traumas of her childhood. Throughout the years, her suffering is witnessed by her nephew, who feels helpless to do anything about her condition.
Cast & Crew
Müjde Ar
Üftade
Lead
Yaşar Alptekin
Erhan/Orhan
Mehmet Akan
Recep
Ayşe Demirel
Azade
Necati Bilgiç
Niyazi
Tomris Oğuzalp
Semiha
Haldun Ergüvenç
Haşim
FF
Ferit Ferman
Little Umur
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Halit Refiğ's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. My Aunt is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
