Their paths criss-cross, but it is not certain they ever will connect.

This is the power of cinema, he added.

Demirkubuz said the film is a reflection on the continuing difficult position of some women in Turkish society.

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As a gender, women have to endure such difficult, violent and sometimes unbelievable things, he said.

Explaining his casting process, Demirkubuz said he initially was drawn to both actors for their faces.

I am very open.

I talk to everyone.

Dakak says he jumped at the chance to work with Demirkubuz and spent three months preparing for the role.

He was my favorite director before I met him.

It was a good journey, said the actor, who puts his characters motivation down to instinct.

Its a human instinct.

He saw her once and he felt something … and he doesnt accept that she has gone away.

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