The Gulf

The story

Leaving behind a ruined career and a bitter divorce, Selim returns to his hometown Izmir. Unwilling to make plans for the future, he wanders around revisiting his past: family, schoolmates, an ex-lover. He runs into Cihan, a friend from the military service, an idler with a charming energy. As people start leaving Izmir due to a terrible smell caused by a mysterious maritime accident, Selim finds himself gradually drawn to a new world where he will go back embracing the possibilities of life.

Cast & crew

Ulaş Tuna AstepeSelim

Meli BendeliCihan

Serpil GülNihal

Müfit KayacanBülent

Merve DizdarPınar

Damla Ardal

Damla ArdalMeral

Cem Zeynel KılıçNecati

Mesude TürkmenŞükran

İbrahim CoşkunKereste Ustası Arif

Ozan ÇelikPolis Furkan

Cuma Kırbıyık

Cuma KırbıyıkPolis Mustafa

İpek BüyükakınLeyla