GAME OF SILENCE
I knew it.
I was waiting for it.
I'd put up with more than I could.
Our end...
...was obvious from the start.
There were four of us.
Kuyudibi's four innocent children.
Ecevit, a.k.a. "Sheriff"...
...was our leader.
Bilal, a.k.a. "Blond", was our youngest.
Ibo, a.k.a. "Off-target”,
was our cheerful one.
I am Zeki,
a.k.a. "Scald".
And there was Ahu.
She was our precious...
...fifth one.
Something bad happened to us,
so we made a promise and kept quiet.
Years later, they are going to call us...
..."The Silent Ones".
No one knows now...
...only I do.
In fact...
...our story ended 20 years ago.
But this morning...
...it started...
...all over again.
And I started it.
For years we never saw each other.
Each of us went our own way.
Only one of us was lucky.
He studied at reputable schools,
drove flashy cars, wore expensive suits,
and had lovers with long legs.
He had everything.
He forgot Kuyudibi's childhood and what happened to him.
But from that day on, he would never allow any injustice to anyone.
Ecevit Oran, our Sheriff,
he was at the peak of his career.
He was wrapping up a case that seemed impossible.
-But victory was at the door. -Congratulations, Mr. Ecevit.
Please don't. I feel bad. The case is not over yet.
No, I mean it. You are making history.
If you have a secret, please share it with us.
It's about being in the right place at the right time.
Besides my client's innocence, there is one more factor.
Some call it luck, but I call it eight months of hard work.
Either way, none of it would have been possible
without both luck and hard work.
So you see, you already know the secret formula.
-Of course-- -Ecevit?
-We won! We won! -Wait, we haven't won yet.
Everyone's been talking about it.
They say once you get through this morning, it'll be over.
It's even in the papers!
It's not like it's my first win.
Big head! Come on! Let's celebrate.
-But, I-- -I know. You don't like celebrations.
-Now your house-- -It'll be crowded...
You don't like that either.
-Now, you'll-- -I'll probably make you a cake.
You probably won't like that either.
And despite that, you're still going to plan a party, aren't you?
I promise not to do anything big,
It'll be a quiet one.
Just the two of us.
Ecevit, can I have a moment?
You go. I'll see you later.
Birsen, you come too.
- Boss, this is-- - Are you trying to drive me crazy?
What do you mean, "boss"?
You're saving this millionaire's butt.
Of course we are going to celebrate.
That is if you win...
If history is any indication,
the cash will be yours in two days, so spend it--
Ecevit, get up, you need to get started.
You wait there, Ms. Birsen!
You'll have your own room, a trainee,
and a company car.
This is my last offer.
As the saying goes, thank you but I'm not in!
Birsen, what's up with this interest in restaurants and public relations?
You're a lawyer. You'll regret it and come running to me
-but it'll be too late. -Sermet, look, let me be straight.
I got what I wanted out of this company.
Divorce cases one after another have made me question love.
I mean, If I get...
...a marriage proposal tomorrow,
I really don't know if I can say yes.
Okay. Please excuse me.
-Boss, I'll see you tonight. -You won’t see me tonight.
You are free until the hearing! Also, Sermet, Sermet...
We weren't all lucky like Ecevit.
Some of us had to try harder in life.
For example Ibrahim Kene, our Off-target Ibo…
Enough man, I swear I had enough!
He's talking about Blond, Bilal Tutkun.
-What is this man? -It's a bike.
The car is an old clunker, bro. It was overheating. I had no choice.
Hey bro! I tried pushing it, but it wouldn't start.
I have no money for a taxi.
-Come on bro. -We promised not to see each other again.
But Blond and Off-target broke that promise long time ago.
They had to,
because they never left Kuyudibi.
Bilal was thrown out of middle school the first year and Iska the second.
They couldn't care less.
They had other things on their minds, especially Bilal.
At last, we've come to the right place.
-Somehow, we'll get your money back. -Thank you.
Don't interrupt my sentences.
-Don't drive me crazy! Eat! -I don't want to eat!
I said eat the damn food! Eat!
So, who is this person who's not paying you?
His name is Mustafa.
Apparently he owns a nightclub in Aksaray.
-Okay. -You're not going to use guns, are you?
-I don't want any trouble. -No man, what are you talking about?
-God help me! -We have to be calm. This is our case!
Otherwise, it's not hard to beat the shit out of them, right?
Hey bro?
- Hey, Blond? - Yes, it is our case.
If we speak, you...
Wait a second.
When the kid comes back,
you're going to ask him what he likes to eat!
Understand? Do you understand?
-Mr. Bilal! -Get out of here!
Enjoy!
What do you want to eat?
-A hamburger? -A hamburger.
Two hamburgers. Are you gonna drink that, kid?
Don't look at me like that, kid. I'm a friend of your dad's.
Are you going to drink that coke? Ask for another coke and fries!
Two hamburgers, one fries, and one more coke.
Good. Now look at my face, man!
-If you ever again-- -It won't--
Don't interrupt me!
You'll never touch this kid again!
-Do you understand? -Yes, I do!
You are going to speak to him nicely!
Asshole! He's just a kid!
Don't be scared, man. There is nothing to be scared of!
Well done, bro! He ran off scared. Well done!
Fuck him! Do you drink raki? Cengiz!
Fuck him! Fuck them all! Then who are we going to hire?
Our time will come too!
Cengiz, isn't there anyone in this shop?
When will it come?
Look at us.
It'll come, bro.
It will.
One day we'll be so powerful...
...that we'll be untouchable.
-You'll see. -You'll see.
-You'll see! -You'll see.
As for me...
...don't assume I'm rich because of the care I drive.
I never had money like Ecevit
nor did I run after it like Bilal and Ibo.
I am Zeki Sinanli.
Scald Zeki.
I never had a proper home, a friend, or a lover.
Zeki...
But the last mentioned was about to change today.
Zeki, you've never asked me for anything before, so what is it?
Boss, if it's OK, I'd like to leave early today.
-Is it for something good? -Yes, Boss.
I have something to attend to.
Wow, look at you.
Are you dating a woman?
Are you going to take her back to your apartment?
Come on, boss.
It's our landlord's daughter.
We haven't even talked to each other but...
But what?
She always brings me soup,
and meals.
Yesterday she brought over a sweater she had knitted.
And?
I am going to ask her parents for her hand in marriage.
Because she knitted a sweater for you?
No one else has ever knitted me a sweater, Boss.
Who are you going with? Who's going to ask for their blessing?
God willing, no one, I am going to go on my own.
Then, real quick, go pick this guy up for me at this address,
and bring him to me.
-What about tonight, Boss? -I have a meeting with this guy.
Hurry up and bring him to me, so I can finish this job.
My last task is to go with you to ask them for their blessing.
-Are you serious, Boss? -What are you still doing here?
Thank you, Boss.
I'll never forget this kindness. Thank you!
In one day, I had a nominee for a dad and a wife.
I was overcome with emotion.
I was over the moon.
At last, fortune smiled at me.
Life wasn't so bad after all!
Finish that job too.
Take this...
-Welcome. -Hello, buddy.
How's it going, dad? It's me, Ozcan.
Ozcan Tiryaki, yeah.
What did you guys do?
What are you doing, man?
Why did you stop, man?
What's going on, man?
Surprise!
How do you like it?
Awesome.
Maybe, I'll change.
Fine.
And wear nothing instead.
I figure I'd come naked to the party.
I think so too.
Ecevit, you’re not paying any attention to me!
Who am I dressing up for?
I'm working, sweetheart.
You look great.
I don't like it, I'm going to wear something else!
Shocking development seen this morning
in the case of the renowned businessman Zafer Kiper
who has been on trial for murder charges for months.
Kiper's lawyer who brought the conspiracy to light
is certain it'll be a victory at the court’s decision in two days.
I've been working on this case for months.
And I always believe...
...nothing should be taken at face value.
I am fortunate that I have been right every time.
My client is innocent
and I believe the court’s decision would support this.
Shots were fired in broad daylight in Kurtulus, Istanbul.
The bloody attack was carried out by Zeki Sinanli,
who surrendered to police at the scene.
How long had it been since Ecevit last heard my name?
Was his heart beating fast? It probably was,
but he probably wasn't surprised.
Like any other man of Kuyudibi, he would've pulled that trigger too.
I am sure he would continue to carry on as before.
and choose to forget, under other circumstances.
But I don't think he will this time.
The person wounded by the attacker is a businessman
with a criminal record by the name of Ozcan Tiryaki.
ARMED ATTACK ON BUSINESSMAN OZCAN TIRYAKI.
First mistake.
Mankind would do anything.
He would give up everything.
For one thing...
Love.
Love in this story was called,
Ahu.
You startled me! Come on.
Ahu was the only girl in our childhood gang.
Ecevit's big love.
Ecevit was obsessed with her as a kid.
So was Bilal, but all his life...
We are drunk
and nervous.
-Why was this door unlocked? -There we go again.
Where is the kid? Vakkas.
-I sent him home. -At this time?
What could I have done?
He was here yesterday and today. He was tired.
Smart move, Ahu! Smart move.
The door is not locked. You're all by yourself,
and I guess you don't know anyone from this street, do you?
I do know, Bilal. I didn't move to Kuyudibi yesterday, I grew up here.
-To be honest I've never been out. -Your still going on. Fucking go on!
You don't have to believe me or trust me either.
I am never good at anything, am I?
But I am going to be! Yes, I am! And everyone is going to see!
Nobody will do shit about it!
-Bilal! -What Bilal? What?
Okay.
Whatever happens we all come to you.
If we are happy, sad, angry, we always come to you
and we take it out on you.
Don't sulk...
I love you, dammit.
I could die for you, that's how much I love you.
I know.
Bilal, I've got too much to do, okay?
Why did you shoot Ozcan Tiryaki?
Where is the gun?
Was it yours? Whose was it?
Are you not going to speak?
It's up to you.
Then I'll go and ask Ozcan.
What? Don't you know?
He didn't die.
Who does he work for?
Chock Irfan.
Whoever shoots the guy, will be made governor of Ankara.
Do you think these guys walk around unguarded!
Are you going to speak now?
Are you going to say anything?
Come on, say something.
Hey, someone get over here!
Nurse!
Where is the fucking nurse?
-Dead. -Irfan!
You tough son of a bitch.
I got you some chocolate.
Thanks! You saved my skin again.
Thanks to me.
You were right.
If you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have worn that jacket.
Good job.
There, stuff yourself with this.
Do you have any serious injuries?
No, the guy was a prick.
He emptied his gun on me, but only managed to put one bullet in my arm.
I kept it for the doctor, for good luck.
You’re getting yourself into a mess!
You nearly got yourself killed, man!
You should find out who set him up?
Who else?
A jerk that loaded him with cash and told him to do the job!
Ozcan, my idiot friend.
Come closer, come.
A hitman came right up to you and shot at you,
but he didn't kill you.
-Do you know what that means? -What does it mean?
He got himself in a pickle. He fired with his eyes closed.
At that distance, even my mom could've shot you, man
We are going to find out who did it.
The guy either freaked out or got too nervous.
It’s obvious, the guy has a problem with you.
Well he must have.
Did you think we'd get away with everything we did all those years?
Dude, you don't get it.
People like us
get away with anything. It's called talent.
Here, eat some chocolate.
-Did you find out what it was? -It's bad.
I spoke to the police. He's inside.
Was it Zeki?
He's already been questioned.
Has he spoken? Has he said anything?
No, he isn't speaking.
Can we send a lawyer? A good one?
We could send Serkan. He can give a report every day.
No, not every day.
I only want to know the outcome.
Ecevit, what's going on? Where do you know this man from?
Very long time ago, Sermet.
It was so long ago I can't even remember.
Birsen, I am going to get some fresh air.
You wanted to celebrate, didn't you?
Let's go out tonight.
We'll go out some place.
See you at home.
-Sheriff! -Ecevit could have done it.
He could have left and forgotten all about it.
But instead...
Blond?
Second mistake. Welcome to your new life, Ecevit.
Just look at that grace.
Look at that suit, look at that hair, just look...
Congratulations GQ boy.
Just look at my Sheriff!
That's an impressive suit, man! Must be tailor-made.
-Did your mom sew it? -What?
-Come on, come. -Really? Sheriff!
Buddy!
It's really you, man!
You haven't changed, Ecevit.
- You've changed a bit. - Well, yeah. Things happened.
Do you have any news from Zeki?
Did you hear who he shot?
Yes.
What are we going to do? We are going to see Zeki, aren't we?
We are not going to leave Zeki like that, are we?
-Your lawyer is here. -Lawyer?
You march in here
as if you are the military.
We don't even care if the security director comes.
Everyone must abide by our rules here.
I wish we had Okey!
Stupid!
My friend!
Hey, guys! You came!
There is no time. You can hug each other later.
There is no later.
There is, my friend.
Now, you need to start telling me everything from the beginning.
The company is taking this on. I'll be looking over it as well.
In a few weeks, we are going to figure out this mistake.
There is no mistake. I shot Ozcan.
You didn't shoot anybody.
Don't confess. I am going to sort this out.
Ecevit, God knows I wouldn't even hurt a fly.
But I did shoot that bastard Ozcan!
Are you done? Even if you did, I am going to sort it out.
You’re not going to do anything!
What do you mean?
I mean, I didn't bring you here to sort things out.
Why did you, then?
I brought you here, so we could finish what Zeki started.
Did you forget?
Did you forget what they did to us?
What were we before that? Did you forget?
This is Kuyudibi.
It’s a town within a town.
It’s not like other places.
Every morning, like a big cave, Kuyudibi opens its mouth.
And every night it closes on itself.
Those who don't know this place won't understand.
But it was a different story on that day.
It was Blond's circumcision party.
-Ecevit! Ecevit! -Don't you see I'm busy.
SAVE ME
Come to the back door in five minutes.
I don't want it chopped! They're going to cut it all off, I know!
-I don't want it cut! -Don't be silly.
they are only going to cut a little piece off! Look, only this much.
Listen, they cut mine too and it's still there.
Enough! Quiet!
If it starts to hurt a lot, just give me a sign.
I'll stop it. I'll find a way, okay?
Sheriff! I thought you said we were brothers.
Then why are you leaving your brother like this?
If I am your brother, save me now.
Come on! Are you done yet?
Mission accomplished! High five!
-We did it! You are done! -We did it! You survived!
We did it, guys!
I thought we were going to meet!
Why don't you go away? We're running away.
Where are you going? You're a girl.
Weren't you going to get me?
Bilal? Where is Bilal?
What are you doing?
We need to run!
I haven't even eaten yet!
Come on, there is a tray of delicious baklava at home. I mean it!
Come on, you can have it later.
I ran away from circumcision!
Not a chance! Mom will never give me any!
You are always hungry.
Do you want a slap?
Do you really want some?
Ecevit, should we buy some? Do you have any money?
No.
He's hungry. He wants some.
Hurry! Get in…
-You're my hero! -Of course!
Wait a second, don't distract him.
Ecevit? When did you learn to drive?
I don't know. This is the first time.
What are you doing?
- What happened? - Forget it!
Let's get off. Come on!
Give it to me!
How can you eat them without us!
Come on!
It's so delicious!
This is great, isn't it? Eat up guys.
What's going on?
-What's going on? -What's going on?
Move uncle! move!
Move uncle!
Uncle!
Don't die! Please don't die!
Ecevit!
Go Ahu, go!
You were never here! You are not guilty. You were at home.
-Ecevit! -Go Ahu, run!
Ahu, get out of here! Go, Ahu!
Love is so strange. It didn’t only make him remember
his innocent childhood sins, but it also brought back everything.
Where is Ahu?
Let's see your teeth. 32 teeth! Hold it right there.
Okay, cool. You were great. I got it.
Wait, one more. Come here, don't go
Look, this came out the best.
Come back in the evening, and bring your documents, okay?
Okay.
-Ecevit? -It's me.
You...
Hey! What do you think of my surprise?
What did I tell you?
He'll be shocked first, then he'll be happy.
-Give me my fifty bucks. -Fuck--
Did you guys know?
You could have told me about it! You guys are mean.
The guy just got here.
-Did you get over the shock? -I am over it.
Would you like me to order you something?
Don't order anything. Let's close the shop and go to the cafe.
He's probably missed it.
What fifty bucks are you talking about, man?
Should I give you a stick instead?
-Look, there's your favorite! -Get out of here!
-Blond! -That's the ex-wife!
If I catch you guys!
Hello.
You have two jokers, and you're still going for another round with no shame.
You’re constantly ruining the game! Give up!
-Come on, are you done yet? -Wait, almost there.
All done. Open your eyes.
I wish Zeki was here too.
-Do you see him? Do you hear from him? -No, I haven't seen him.
We should sit and talk soon.
I get it, "man talk".
I am leaving, anyway. I left the shop unattended for too long.
-I'll walk you. -I'll walk you.
No need, the shop is right there. I can go on my own.
Yeah, right. Go, but don't wander off.
Haven't you guys changed even one bit? Still bickering?
Gosh, he's a macho. You should ignore him.
See you later?
You will. He's not going anywhere.
Really? Good. Okay then.
Nevzat! Can we speak in private?
Come on, guys. We're closing.
Come on, stop complaining! Hurry up, we are closing!
Come on, stop grumbling!
Hurry up!
Now...
Zeki's on the same page. Our problem is with these four guys.
-Sometimes I follow them. -You followed them?
Let me finish, Ibo.
Sometimes I follow them. Ozcan works with Irfan.
They do illegal things. We'll look into that later, okay?
Sait worked in a prison. I think that asshole is still there.
I don't think he's left that job. We could find him quickly.
But I can't find Gazanfer. And nobody knows his whereabouts.
-So we can use your help with that. -I hope he's dead.
About Ozcan...
They won't let me near him.
This guy always walked around with security,
and now he probably has the whole military behind him.
So somehow, you're going to take me to Ozcan,
so I can finish him off.
This is the plan. Any questions?
Why should I?
Come again?
For twenty years,
I've worked my butt off.
I was so young
when I left my mother and my home.
I've cleaned toilets, I've mopped floors,
and I've carried tea to the other end of the world.
That's how I studied.
That's how I built my life.
From scratch.
I don't care about my house, my car, or my job,
but I have a new life, Bilal. So why should I do it?
Have you forgotten what those guys did to us?
-Didn't you hear me? I have a new life. -So you've forgotten!
I left it behind me!
All of it! I started all over again.
I made a whole new life for myself. Why should I go back?
Ecevit, I am asking you for the last time.
Have you forgotten?
How can you forget sleeping on the concrete in a jail cell?
How can you forget sleeping in your own blood?
How he yelled at us, how he treated us?
They fucked our lives, man! How can you forget that?
-I forgot it. -That's a lie!
I forgot all of it!
Nothing happened. It's all gone.
I forgot.
You didn't forget, pal. You didn't.
That’s why you sleep with the lights on.
That's why you still have those nightmares.
That's why when you see a child, your heart sinks.
-That's why it hurts so much. -No.
Isn't it unfair, Sheriff?
Change whatever you like. Change your house, your car,
your wife, friends, your environment.... It will always be there.
It will always be with you.
Because what they did to us in that cell,
is still with us, and we've never been set free.
I got out. I shouldn't have come back.
I've changed! I'll never go back there!
I don't remember any of it.
I don't remember you guys either.
Sheriff?
I am not going to do it, okay? This is my last word.
Forget me. Don't come looking for me again.
Sheriff!
-His going to come back. -What makes you say that?
Because he remembers it all.
Blond didn't understand emotions. He was uneducated.
He knew nothing.
But this time, Blond was right.
The lid to the well had opened.
Now we all remembered.
It is harder to remember than to forget.
What are you looking at?
What the fuck are you looking at?
Get off of me. I said let me go!
Let me go!
-Birsen? -I'm here.
What happened to the lights?
Turn them on.
Where are you? What's going on?
-Birsen, is everything okay? -I am here.
Turn the lights on then!
Birsen, please. Turn the lights on.
For God's sake, turn the lights on!
GAME OF SILENCE