Oh, If Only I Were a Child (1988)
Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is a hardworking nightclub singer raising his young son, Burak (Burak Gülgen), as a single father after losing his wife years earlier. Exhausted by late-night performances and demanding schedules, Ferdi struggles with immense guilt over not being able to dedicate enough time to his son. His life is turned upside down when Burak is involved in a sudden, life-threatening incident. Forced to confront his priorities and the fragile bond with his child, Ferdi undergoes a deeply emotional journey—fighting to protect his son and reshape his world around what truly matters before it is too late.
Director:
Melih Gülgen
Writer:
Safa Önal
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Ferdi Tayfur as Ferdi |
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Burak Gülgen as Burak |
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Müge Selen as Meral |
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Ahmet Selçuk as Ilkan |
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Diler Saraç as |
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Kemal İnci as |
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Sami Hazinses as |
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Bilge Zobu as |
| Production | Melih Gülgen | Producer |
| Directing | Melih Gülgen | Director |
| Writing | Safa Önal | Writer |
| Writing | Safa Önal | Screenplay |
| Crew | Serdar Servidal | Cinematography |