Maruf

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Maruf is a young man from Southeast Anatolia whose only concern is to marry his beloved as soon as possible. His mother became disabled while giving birth to him, which has strained his relationship with his father. Maruf wants to join the army and takes leave from his unit. Meanwhile, when it is suggested that Maruf marry Cankız, who has been widowed following the death of his uncle, everything becomes complicated. Moreover, Cankız intends to remain faithful to her late husband forever.

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Production Details

Director: Serdar Akar

Starring Cast: Ruhi Sarı, Meltem Cumbul, Nihat İleri, Arzu Oş, Emine Umar, Haldun Boysan

Cast

Ruhi Sarı

Maruf

Meltem Cumbul

Cankız

Nihat İleri

Abdülvahap

Arzu Oş

İffet

Emine Umar

Maruf'un Yatalak Annesi

Haldun Boysan

Mükremin

Ayten Uncuoğlu

Ebe Kadın

Ibrahim Iris

Niyazi

Meral Çetinkaya

Şarapçı Kadın

Şamil Kafkas

Hasan

Serdar Akar

Binbaşı

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