On March 3, 2017, the first episode of the series “Bride from Istanbul” was released on the Turkish Star TV channel. For two years, viewers in Turkey and far beyond have been watching the joys and troubles of the Boran family. In the near future the last series will be released and your favorite characters say goodbye to the audience. But we can definitely say that the “Bride from Istanbul” will forever remain in the hearts of fans. This is one of the best series in the history of Turkish cinema.
On real events
One of the key features of the series “Bride from Istanbul” is that it is not a figment of the writers' imagination, but a story based on real events. The series is based on the book by the psychiatrist-writer Gülseren Budaijijioglu "Bring It Back to Life". The novel was written on the basis of the story of the clinic patient about her mother.
Interestingly, Gülseren Budaijijioglu takes part in the work on the series, directors and screenwriters consult with her. Some scenes were shot in the Istanbul branch of Ms. Gülseren’s clinic.
Plot of the book
The main character of the book “Bring It Back to Life” is the singer Ulkyu Ust, who performed in the group “White Butterflies”. Young businessman Ali Sarpkan fell in love with a girl and attended all her concerts. As a result, the young people got married. Out of happiness, it was overshadowed by the fact that the strict traditional Sarpkan family did not accept the new daughter-in-law. To save the marriage and please the autocratic mother-in-law, Ulkyu refused her career as a singer and herself.
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The plot of the series
The main character of the series “Bride from Istanbul” is the violinist Sureya. Young businessman Farouk Boran falls in love with her. Young people got married a few days after they met. When the newlyweds arrived in Bursa, in the mansion of the Boran family, they were faced with fierce protest of Esma - mother of Faruk. Sureya entered a long and thorny path of reconciliation.
The main difference
The scriptwriters decided to move slightly away from the plot of the book. The most significant changes have affected the main character. According to the book, the main character had schizophrenic tendencies caused by numerous psychological injuries. Nobody loves her, she constantly creates problems. She gave up on herself to please the tyrannical mother-in-law.
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In the series, the main character is a positive and bright person who, despite numerous troubles in life, radiates good. She is very wise and kind-hearted, trying to help everyone around her. Nevertheless, she has a rather complicated internal organization, psychological problems sometimes make themselves felt.
Series characters
The protagonists of the series:
- Sureya (Asla Enver) is a young violinist from Istanbul. In early childhood, she lost her parents, she was raised by Aunt Senem.
- Farouk (Ozcan Deniz) is the eldest son of the Boran family, the head of a large transport company. After an unsuccessful youthful affair, he cannot find the love of his life.
- Esma (Ipek Bilgin) is a strong and powerful woman, the mother of four sons. Tries to subordinate everyone to its rules.
- Fikret (Salih Bademdzhi) - the second son of Esma. Since childhood, he envies his older brother and dreams of taking his place.
- Osman (Guven Murat Akpynar) is the third son of the Boran family. Quiet and reserved young man. In love with Sureyu, but forced to hide his feelings.
- Murat (Berkai Hardal) is the youngest of the Boranes. Impulsive, rebel, smoothie. Constantly getting into trouble.
- Senem (Neslikhan Yeldan) is a strange aunt of Sureya. Keeps many secrets.
- Ipek (Dilyara Aksyuyek) - the daughter of a friend of Esma. Since childhood, in love with Farouk. Her main dream is to become the daughter-in-law of the Boran house.
