Bliss (Mutluluk)

• Director: Abdullah Oguz
• Writer: Elif Ayan, Abdullah Oguz, Kubilay Tunçer
• Cast: Özgü Namal, Talat Bulut, Murat Han, Mustafa Avkiran
• Theatrical Release Date: August 7, 2009
• Distributor: First Run Features
• On The Web Film WebsiteIMDB Entry

Synopsis: Based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Zülfü Livaneli and set against the backdrop of Turkey’s natural wonders, Bliss is an eye-opening story about the taboo subject of honor killings. When 17-year-old Meryem is found disheveled and unconscious by the side of a lake in the countryside, her family believes the worst – that her chastity has been lost. They turn to the ancient principle of “tore,” a strict moral code that condemns Meryem to death. The duty of upholding the family’s honor falls upon a distant cousin, Cemal, who has just completed a brutal tour in the military. Together they embark on a surprising journey across traditional and modern-day Turkey in this unforgettable film. [Synopsis courtesy of First Run Features]