

Şara
Synopsis
Şara was born and raised in Istanbul, is a law student in her final year, and is an educated tribal girl. She learns that her father, whom she has never met, is seriously ill and goes to her hometown to see him. At first, her family, tribe, and step-siblings are prejudiced against her and avoid her, but she later establishes a good dialogue with them and wins their affection. Thanks to her education, she will educate and raise awareness among the people there. However, this requires a difficult struggle. According to tribal customs, girls are not entitled to inheritance, so after her father's death, her uncles demand that Şara renounce her inheritance, but she refuses. By resisting the injustices committed against defenseless, uneducated women and girls, she finds herself face to face with death. Through her education and love, she will single-handedly defy an entire tribe, shatter their traditions, and bring them to their knees.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Orhan Oğuz
- Screenplay & Story
- Senay Ülkü
- Original Score
- İlham Gencer
- Original Title
- Şara
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orhan Oğuz
Senay Ülkü
İlham Gencer
Salih Dikişçi
Faruk Turgut
Department Leadership Roster
Orhan Oğuz
Director
Senay Ülkü
Writer
Salih Dikişçi
Director of Photography
Faruk Turgut
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Şara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Şara about?
Şara was born and raised in Istanbul, is a law student in her final year, and is an educated tribal girl. She learns that her father, whom she has never met, is seriously ill and goes to her hometown to see him. At first, her family, tribe, and step-siblings are prejudiced against her and avoid her, but she later establishes a good dialogue with them and wins their affection. Thanks to her education, she will educate and raise awareness among the people there. However, this requires a difficult struggle. According to tribal customs, girls are not entitled to inheritance, so after her father's death, her uncles demand that Şara renounce her inheritance, but she refuses. By resisting the injustices committed against defenseless, uneducated women and girls, she finds herself face to face with death. Through her education and love, she will single-handedly defy an entire tribe, shatter their traditions, and bring them to their knees.
Who directed Şara?
Şara was directed by Orhan Oğuz.
Who stars in Şara?
The principal cast of Şara includes Mine Çayıroğlu, Gökhan Arsoy, Tiraje Başaran, Mehmet Ulay, Müge Oruçkaptan.
When was Şara released and how long is it?
Şara was released in 1999 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Şara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Şara was composed by İlham Gencer.
