Şendul Şaban (1985) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1985 · 94 mins · Turkish

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Directed by

Kartal Tibet

Starring

Ayşen Gruda, Nevra Serezli, Hikmet Karagöz, Halit Akçatepe, Kemal Sunal, Hikmet Gül

Necla and Şaban Ali both work in a factory until they lose their jobs after demanding a raise. Struggling to find employment, Necla claims women have an easier time getting work and bets Şaban that she will. She soon lands a secretarial position, reversing their household roles: Necla becomes the main earner while Şaban handles domestic duties. The shift leaves both uneasy, especially as Necla’s long hours strain their relationship.