The story takes place in Harbiye town of Antakya just before the 1960 military coup d'etat. The economic and political crisis of those days are reflected by the both funny and sad story of a family. The story is told from the eyes of Cemal. Now a famous painter, Cemal goes back to his hometown years later and remembers his childhood. In those days Cemal's father and uncle, member of rival political parties, are in a continious struggle with each other. The film depicts this absurd struggle and the strange stories of people in Harbiye together with the lyric story of the famous waterfall of the town.
Credits
The Waterfall Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Ezel Akay
He was 40, now 63 years old
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as Kasap Callud |
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Nurgül Yeşilçay
She was 25, now 48 years old
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as Nergis |
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Tuncel Kurtiz
He was 65, 77 years old when he died
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as Kel Selim |
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Aykut Oray
He was 59, 66 years old when he died
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as Yusuf Usta |
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Ege Aydan
He was 43, now 65 years old
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as Sarhoş Sami |
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Hülya Koçyiğit
She was 53, now 76 years old
|
as Semra |
The Waterfall Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Semir Aslanyürek as Director. He was 45 (now 68) years old
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Directing |
