Serife Tavsan

"After the death of her husband, Serife intends to live out her seventies as she sees fit. But her children, annoyed by her new behavior and friends, try to bring her back into line..."

Summary

Serife Tavsan, a woman in her seventies, has always lived for her family in a quiet Turkish suburb. After her sudden husband’s death, she finds herself alone for the first time. Her worried children send her aimless grandson, Onur, to live with her. As Serife begins to savor her newfound freedom—befriending a young rebellious waitress and an eccentric tour guide —her children grow increasingly alarmed.