Ece Dizdar

A hospitalised woman faces the ghosts of her past and learns secrets about herself and her family.

Reunited 20 years after the end of their ill-fated love affair, two women embark on a day-long journey around the charming island of Büyükada to try and lift an old spell while taking a trip down memory lane.

As the fabric of a middle-class life in Istanbul starts to unravel, the once-successful pharmaceutical manager Onur faces an unexpected job loss. Onur's detachment from reality creates a rift in his marriage with Bahar, as he loses himself in absurd fantasies, symbolized by zebras representing his escapism. Bahar, the voice of pragmatism, tries to salvage their crumbling relationship.

Cem, an officer in the navy, embarks on an expedition to the love of his life, Alara’s most beloved archeological site, the Blue Cave, to feel close to her. Engulfed in memories of their love, their struggles, their passion, and their pain, Cem’s journey to the Blue Cave will be illuminating.