Ayla movie

              Ayla is a heart touching Turkish drama. It is called "The Daughter of War". It is a emotional story about a young soldier and a little girl, set against the backdrop of the Korean War.

Year of release: 2017        

Director: Can Ulkay​

Genre: Drama, War, History​

Stars: Ismail Hacıoğlu as Sergeant Süleyman, Kim Seol as Ayla, Çetin Tekindor as older Süleyman, Ali Atay as Ali

        The characters Ayla and Suleiman are very important in this story. The main character, Suleiman, does his job well and is kind. He shows love to the lonely little girl Ayla. Ayla is also a sweet character, especially when she calls Suleiman her father.

            Another important character is Ali, who is a true

friend of Suleiman. The other soldiers and other characters also do their jobs well.             

                 The story is based on true events. Sergeant Suleiman finds a five-year-old girl named Ayla, who is alone and who died in the war. He takes care of her for 14 months and they become very close. The story shows how people can be loving and kind even in dangerous times like war.

                The director plays an important role in accurately showing Korea in the 1950s. He captures the costumes, locations, and battles realistically. The horrors of war and the importance of humanity are highlighted through the actions of Ayla and Suleiman.

                 When looking at the cinematography , it is important to show both the large battlefield and close-up moments between characters. The author focuses on feelings through close-up shots, while wide shots show the fear of war.

                 In lighting and sounds, the creator often uses dark lights to highlight the horror of war. Some scenes are silent, which makes the audience more curious and highlights emotions. The creator also uses scary sounds to show the chaos and fear of war. However, in the scenes with Ayla and Suleiman, the creator shows the love between a father and daughter with soft sounds and lights.

    The director used symbols to make his work successful. First, when the Jews destroy Ayla's bicycle, it shows that she has lost everything important to her. Also, when Ayla cries alone holding her dead mother's hand, Suleiman focuses on her. This shows that Ayla has found protection and love from Suleiman. And also, Before Ali dies, Suleiman gets the singer's signature he wanted. The creator gives the audience a deeper message: life doesn't always give us what we want, and if we do get it, there might be a problem. 

              The film ends by showing the love between a father and daughter. After about 50 years, Ayla finds her father's love again. The author shows that the bond between parents and children lasts forever.

                This film shows that humanity and love can overcome any language, conflict, or culture. It can also be introduced as a sensitive film that makes the audience understand its most valuable qualities by creating eternal bonds of love and compassion.