The Edge of Heaven

Retired widower Ali Aksu feels a deep sense of loneliness living in Bremen, Germany. His life takes a turn when he meets Yeter Öztürk, a woman who has been living as a prostitute, and he proposes a monthly stipend for her to move in with him, hoping to find companionship.

Faced with threats from two Turkish Muslims about her profession, Yeter reluctantly agrees to Ali's proposal. This decision marks the beginning of a complex relationship, fraught with societal challenges and personal sacrifices.

Nejat Aksu, Ali’s son and a professor in German literature, grapples with his father's unconventional relationship with Yeter. He views Yeter as morally questionable, leading to tension and misunderstanding within the family.

Ali suffers a heart attack, prompting Nejat to confront his own feelings about Yeter and the sacrifices she has made for her daughter. Ali's health scare brings Yeter’s struggles into sharper focus, revealing a depth of character hidden beneath her circumstances.

Upon returning home, Ali's suspicions about Yeter's relationship with Nejat escalate. In a drunken rage, he confronts Yeter, resulting in a tragic altercation that ends with her untimely death, leaving Ali to grapple with the consequences of his actions.

Determined to atone for the family's past, Nejat travels to Istanbul to find Yeter’s daughter, Ayten. He faces significant challenges in locating her, lacking familial leads or recent photographs.

Nejat resorts to distributing flyers featuring Yeter's image throughout Istanbul, hoping for anyone with information about Ayten. This act reflects both his desperation and a deep sense of responsibility towards Yeter's legacy.

During a chaotic riot, Ayten seizes an opportunity and escapes from a dangerous situation involving a dropped firearm. This moment catalyzes her flight from her previous life into a new realm of political resistance.

When Ayten escapes to Bremen, she struggles to adapt to her new life in exile. Her resources dwindle, leading her to desperately seek her mother's whereabouts while navigating her new reality.

Ayten finds kindness in Lotte, a sympathetic university student who shares her resources and offers her a place to stay. Their budding friendship evolves into a romantic relationship, complicating their lives even further.

After a routine traffic stop uncovers her undocumented status, Ayten is detained as she seeks political asylum. Despite the support from Lotte’s mother, the authorities deem her fears of persecution unfounded, leading to dire consequences.

Devastated by Ayten's detention, Lotte travels to Turkey to fight for Ayten's release. She faces numerous legal challenges, revealing the harsh realities of their intertwined fates amidst the backdrop of cultural and political strife.

During a frantic mission to recover a stolen firearm, Lotte's life is tragically cut short in an unexpected incident. This moment signifies the fragile balance between pursuit of justice and the perilous nature of their circumstances.

After Lotte's death, her mother Susanne travels to Istanbul seeking the truth about her daughter's last months. Her journey leads her to Nejat, where they uncover deeper connections through Lotte’s diary.

In a symbolic gesture, Susanne invites Ayten to stay with her and Nejat in Bremen, offering a newfound sense of belonging. As Nejat returns to Trabzon, the story culminates in themes of love, loss, and reconciliation.