Five Minarets in New York

Two Turkish anti-terror officers, Acar and Firat, are dispatched to New York City to locate Hadji Gümüş, whom they suspect to be the elusive Dajjal behind attacks in Turkey. The mission unfolds amid post-9/11 tensions as they race across borders to question a man the authorities fear may strike again. They are determined to bring Hadji back for questioning, even as the line between heroism and overreach is tested.

Hadji is found in his New York home and immediately taken into FBI custody during a moment of prayer. The arrest occurs under a cloud of fear, religious suspicion, and the sense that he may be connected to the attacks. His detention sets off a rapid sequence of legal and public scrutiny that will escalate the case across oceans.

Hadji’s wife Maria and his American friend Marcus stand with him, vouching for his innocence. They organize a supportive network of friends and family who insist Hadji is misunderstood rather than guilty. Their loyalty contrasts with official suspicions, highlighting the human cost of the pursuit.

Despite having no US criminal history, Hadji sits on an Interpol list and faces an extradition decision back to Turkey. Legal officials weigh the evidence amid post-9/11 security concerns, while media and politicians scrutinize the case. The potential cross-border transfer heightens diplomatic friction and tests faith in due process.

The Turkish escorts carry Hadji back toward Turkey, navigating the growing tensions around the case. Acar, fluent in English, becomes a vocal critic of FBI Senior Agent Becker and his hostility toward Muslims. Their dynamic underscores how fear and prejudice can influence law enforcement on both sides of the Atlantic.

The narrative uses the post-9/11 climate to explore Islamophobia on both sides of the Atlantic. Acar's cautious stance contrasts with the suspicion surrounding Hadji, provoking questions about guilt and loyalty. The mood of mistrust amplifies the stakes of every turn in the investigation.

Back in Turkey, the real terrorist leaders are captured, and public pressure shifts the focus of the investigation. An unexpected revelation suggests Firat’s father was said to have been killed by Hadji in the 1970s, casting doubt on motives. The combination of these facts unsettles the officers and blurs the lines between justice and vengeance. The pursuit becomes a test of integrity for all involved.

Investigations reveal that Firat had been guiding the hunt from the start, shaping the case to target Hadji. The revelation upends loyalties between Acar and Firat and forces a reckoning about who deserves blame. It raises the chilling question of whether fear can justify manipulating the truth.

Hadji is cleared and released, ending the worst of the extradition fears. He expresses a quiet wish to reunite with his mother before returning to the United States. The outcome reframes the pursuit as a tragic misdirection born from fear and suspicion.

Acar and Firat decide to accompany Hadji and Maria on their path back to the United States as a gesture of apology for the ordeal endured by Hadji and his loved ones. Their willingness to join him signals a fragile reconciliation and a sense of accountability. They travel across borders together, seeking closure and a chance to atone for the ordeal.

Reunions at Hadji’s mother's home in Turkey turn tragic when Firat’s grandfather fatally shoots Hadji. Acar reacts with a swift, deadly countermeasure, underscoring the film’s theme that fear can escalate into violence. The act shatters the fragile reconciliation and leaves questions about how far vengeance should go, and the irreversible costs of fear-driven actions.

The film closes with unresolved questions about forgiveness, duty, and the costs of fear-driven actions. It suggests that truth and justice can be bent by personal history and political climates. It leaves the audience reflecting on what justice means when vengeance threatens to overtake mercy.