My Dear Brother

My Dear Brother

Year: 1973

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Turkish

Director: Ertem Eğilmez

Drama

Two poor men try to find a television as a last wish for the terminally ill brother of one of them.

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1

Night fire and father's death

A night fire breaks out at the family home, leaving them in shock. Kahraman's father dies from smoke inhalation, and Kahraman clings to Murat as chaos unfolds. The tragedy sets the stage for the siblings' fragile future.

night home
2

Halit stays after dismissal

Murat's friend Halit is fired and chooses to stay with Murat and Kahraman. The trio forms a tighter unit as they cope with poverty and loss. The household dynamics shift with Halit's presence.

after the fire Murat's home
3

Kahraman's dream: own a television

Kahraman's sole dream becomes owning a television for home comfort. The family clings to this small wish as they navigate hardship. The TV stands as a beacon of normal life to come.

home
4

Teacher's call about care

Kahraman's teacher calls Murat to remind him to take care of Kahraman's cleanliness and well-being. The moment shows community support amid hardship. It also signals the start of outside intervention in their daily life.

house
5

Diagnosis: cancer

Kahraman grows sluggish and is taken to the doctor, who diagnoses cancer. The diagnosis shocks the family and reframes their fight from mere survival to treatment and care. The illness elevates the stakes of every day.

after diagnosis clinic/hospital
6

Doctor's instruction to fulfill wishes

The doctor tells Murat that Kahraman's condition warrants fulfilling her requests. The rule shifts their actions from avoidance to deliberate joy-seeking. It becomes a practical plan to bring happiness amid illness.

hospital
7

Permission to fulfill wishes

Kahraman's teacher meets the family and grants permission to fulfill her wishes during the treatment period. The release legitimizes their efforts to create moments of joy. The family feels a new sense of purpose.

hospital/home
8

Trips to restaurants and amusement park

Murat and Halit start taking Kahraman to restaurants and the amusement park to brighten her days. They invest in small pleasures, showing loyalty and care despite poverty. Each outing becomes a brief respite from illness.

restaurants and amusement park
9

The TV remains out of reach

They attempt to buy the TV Kahraman loves but cannot manage to purchase it. The dream persists, fueling their efforts and frustrations. The barrier between want and reality grows clearer.

store
10

Stealing the television

On the last day of the promised window, they steal a television from a store window and bring it home. The act is framed as rebellion against a system that fails them. The family braces for consequences but feels a moment of triumph.

last day of promise store window/home
11

Television as symbol of resistance

The stolen TV becomes a symbol of resilience against the oppressive force the movie depicts. They gather around it and share a rare sense of unity. The moment hints at a larger fight against injustice.

home
12

Moments of happiness with the TV

They sit at home, turning on the TV and laughing together, savoring a happiness born from struggle. It feels like a temporary victory against their circumstances. The scene emphasizes the cost of the fight and the fragility of hope.

home
13

Kahraman dies before seeing the TV

Tragically, Kahraman dies before she can enjoy the television she longed for. The family mourns a devastating loss, even as they face the consequences of their actions. The film underscores the systemic violence that shaped their lives.

end home/hospital

Last Updated: October 07, 2025 at 09:19

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