Istanbul Beneath My Wings

A visionary inventor and scholar driven by the dream of flight. He tirelessly analyzes the manuscript and partners with Hasan to turn theory into practice. His resolve to push beyond strict taboos defines his character.

A bold, impulsive experimentalist who tests rocket-powered flights. He fuels the pace of the project and embraces risk, with loyalty to Hezârfen guiding his actions. His daring spirit both advances breakthroughs and stirs trouble.

The sultan who seeks to project power while maintaining order. He balances harsh discipline with measured tolerance for innovation, shaping the empire’s response to the flying project.

A formidable palace figure guiding political maneuvering and court intrigue. She wields influence with a blend of caution and ambition, shaping events from behind the throne.

A Venetian woman who carries the manuscript and becomes the catalyst for the flight project and a poignant romance. Her presence links art, science, and empire in a personal, dangerous way.

A witty, worldly traveler who helps orchestrate the escape and lends a sense of history and perspective to the court’s dynamics. His resourcefulness aids the protagonists in times of crisis.

The conservative religious authority who opposes the experiments and attempts to sway the sultan. He embodies the clash between faith and scientific curiosity in the empire.

A high-ranking official whose role in court rites and knowledge contributes to the film’s tension between tradition and discovery.

A veteran court figure whose authority influences palace decisions and the empire’s political weather.

A member of the royal circle whose allegiance and actions contribute to the empire’s precarious balance of power.

The girl from the ship bearing a manuscript whose presence sparks the central quest to decipher the text and unlock flight’s potential.