Winter Sleep

Aydin is a former actor who now owns a mountaintop hotel and lives a life of comfort. Despite his wealth and education, he struggles with feelings of isolation and disconnectedness from the lives of his tenants and family. His critique of others often masks his own insecurities and moral dilemmas regarding his privilege.

Nihal is Aydin's much younger wife, who seeks to find meaning in her life through charitable work. Her intentions to help the community clash with Aydin's skepticism, leading to emotional conflicts between them. As she navigates her feelings of entrapment, her character highlights the challenges of personal fulfillment in a strained relationship.

Necla is Aydin's sister, characterized by her critical perspective on Aydin's life choices. She initially questions Aydin's writing talent, yet grows to recognize the limitations of her own judgments. Necla embodies the tension between familial loyalty and the desire for independent thought, representing alternative views on personal fulfillment.

Ilyas is the young son of one of Aydin's tenants, representing the struggles faced by those in poverty. His character symbolizes the desperate actions that arise from financial insecurity, and through his interaction with Aydin, highlights the societal divide and the impacts of privilege on the vulnerable.

Hamdi is the local imam and Ilyas's uncle, who tries to mediate between Aydin and his struggling tenants. His character reflects the challenges of maintaining moral values in the face of socioeconomic pressures. He embodies the conflict between spiritual guidance and socio-economic realities.