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Yes, love.
When we look at literature, the first theme we notice
is love.
Excuse me, teacher!
- I'm curious about something. - Tell me, Ozan?
This is the sentence in our literature,
Love is like water, let it flow like the river.
Who said this?
Well, I don't know about that, but do you want to start first?
Of course, I'll start. But what do I have to do?
Everyone will draw a piece of paper from this jar.
And they will tell what the sentence written on the paper reminds them of.
Come on, Ozan.
I think my kismet is at the bottom.
Anyway, let's see my fortune.
What should I do, read this now?
Open it and read.
- Can I stand up? - Please.
Ah, love that looks kind from afar.
How cruel and rude it is when experienced.
Yes?
What yes?
Who said these words?
Definitely not mine.
Tell me the truth, did you write it?
I wish.
William Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet.
Correct.
Sir, our friend Ekim knows everything.
Are you going to give her a star?
Romeo and Juliet tells the story of how two hostile families
create an obstacle for young lovers.
Well, teacher,
is this forbidden love?
No.
It is impossible love.
Oh, it's a pity.
Impossible love is hard.
It devours your heart.
Right, Emine?
Talk! Talk! Talk!
Guys, please! Please be serious!
Nobody's private life can be the subject of my lesson.
Oh Romeo!
Romeo, I wish you hadn't left me!
I ate everything I could because of my pain!
Stop it!
Hot, cold, sweet.
I eat everything I find, Romeo!
- Please guys, stop this! - You are so evil, Melisa!
- I hate you. - Emine, will you sit down?
Now she will write all this in her diary while crying.
I just hope she won't eat me.
Enough!
Students, please, focus on what is going on in class.
Sorry I disturbed the class..
Anyway, we heard the bell, the class is over, friends.
Sit down.
I said sit down!
Ozan, you too.
You too.
Two people left the class, you didn't say anything to them.
Because you have something much more important to do.
Is that so?
What is it?
You will apologize to everyone for wasting their time.
I won't!
It's my job to ruin it, sir.
Too bad.
You're a kid, you don't know anything.
Let's clean this up first so no one gets hurt.
It is very easy to ruin lives, Melisa, but it is hard to restore them.
It happened to me, that's how I know it.
I've lost a lot, but I've learned a lot.
Trees are strengthened by pruning.
Let's continue our lesson.
I guess it's my turn now.
And this is my favourite line.
A lot is achieved with hate,
but what is made from love
is something special.
Emine?
I'm not leaving you alone here.
Did you hear me?
Why are you listening to those heartless people?
Let them talk, ignore them, move on.
Emine, come on. Come out, and let's talk.
Okay.
Cry as much as you want.
But I'm not going anywhere until I know you're okay.
I'm waiting for you here.
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Oh, Daghan?
What are you doing here?
Didn't you go to school?
Umm..
Shouldn't I have come?
Of course not. I'm just surprised.
- So, you're saying something good? - Yes, I'm saying something good.
You've been the best thing in my life lately, but...
Uh...
I mean, it's good to see you.
I spoke to Ekim.
She told me you started working in the factory.
- Yes. - I stopped there first, but...
I left early today.
I bought you coffee.
I can't believe you're walking around with coffee.
You're so silly.
But you know what? I was craving it so much.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Because we're going to need it when we study.
- Study? - Yes.
Ayse, you should be ready when you get back to school.
You still believe that?
Of course.
Is here okay?
- Yes, sure. - Okay.
I was looking for you.
Can I talk to you for a second, if you're available?
Sure.
Did something happen in class?
Can we talk inside?
Okay, come in.
Alright.
I am listening.
You are aware of what is happening, right?
I'm talking about the strange hierarchy that revolves around this school.
Someone is taking the lead, keeps talking.
The others are doing what they want, as if nothing happened.
I know, sir, unfortunately.
It's impossible not to be aware.
Then do something.
First of all, I am very tired of you speaking to me in an authoritative tone.
You also behaved like this with Ayse, and the result is obvious.
That's exactly what I'm saying.
We need to do something immediately.
Can I ask you something?
Are you afraid of losing your job?
You have made an opinion about me again.
Look, I'm a teacher too.
This is more than a job.
And if I don't do what I know is right, I will be angry with myself the most.
Don't follow me!
Melisa.
- What happened now? - Her usual self.
Emine.
Come on, wash your face.
The little bird is here!
Ekim, out!
Get out of our way.
Emine, let's go.
Emine can't go anywhere.
She'll have to apologize to me first.
You should apologize, okay?
Is it?
Okay, leave then.
I'll apologize to Emine.
No.
Don't push it!
Enough. Get out of here.
- Did you touch me? - Melisa, please stop this.
I'm sorry.
You are not the guilty one, Emine.
I will decide
who is guilty and who is innocent.
This is my school.
You will behave according to me.
Hmm.
Oh, really?
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What did you do?
I answered you like you!
Let's go, Emine.
- What's going on here! - Aah!
What is this noise?
Ekim.
Are you stirring the pot again?
Sir, you don't know anything.
What I see is enough for me. You're grounded.
You're going to help organize the library after school.
Mustafa!
Yes, Sir.
Clean this up.
You, get out.
What are you looking at?
Sir said to clean it up.
Out!
Thank you for protecting me.
But no one can deal with them.
I will. We have the support of our teachers.
You are not alone.
Don't get them involved.
They can't do anything.
Why can't they?
Teacher Ziya also tried.
He was aware of everything.
He even wrote a petition.
Petition?
Then what happened?
I don't know.
All I know is that he was a very good person
and a very good teacher.
They will mess with you also for helping me.
Emine!
Are you scared?
What do you think?
You told Melisa that I kissed you.
Huge boldness.
I just poured a bucket of water over her head.
Wow!
Someone had to be brave.
Too much bravery is also bad.
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I don't understand.
This boldness of yours...
I wish I had it.
This doesn't suit someone like you.
Someone like me?
What's so special?
[upbeat romantic music continues]
Okay.
Then go to your girlfriend.
Take a towel with you when you go. She might need it.
Snap out of it, Kanat.
It's just a game, Kanat!
Look, there are five here, right?
We're going to simplify both sides by five.
Got it?
- Ugh, Daghan! - Huh?
- Are you listening to me? - Yes.
What are we going to do?
We will simplify.
Okay. Look, this is gone, what's left?
What are you looking at?
I came to tutor you, but you are tutoring me.
I am in love with math.
Really?
Alright.
Now I hate math.
Ayse!
Dad, we were studying.
I swear we were studying.
Were you studying here?
Yes, dad.
- Well, I should go. - Wait, wait.
Stop boy, stop.
Stop, listen to me.
Follow me.
Come on, follow me.
You will study at home.
Okay? Come on.
Don't study on these stairs. Come on, dear.
Come on.
I'm coming, I'm coming. You knock so much, Ayse...
Hello, mom. This is Daghan, my friend from school.
Welcome, Daghan. Come in.
- Come in. - Nice to meet you.
Thank you. Nice to meet you too.
Here you go.
The food is ready, right? Kids must be hungry.
You're hungry, aren't you?
No, I'm not hungry.
No, no mom.
He's trying to be nice. We're starving.
Well, I'm hungry too.
Okay, you go inside, I'll prepare the table right away.
Okay. Come on boy, come on.
Let me help you, mom.
No, no. You go inside and sit with your friend.
I'll prepare it. Go on.
Okay, dear, you go over there.
Well, were you studying for the exam?
- Uh... - Math, yes.
Math, yes.
Oh, math.
Math is hard.
Right?
- May I come in? - Yes, Ekim, come.
Ma'am, are you aware
of what happened to Emine?
Yes. Teacher Selim told me.
This is not new in this school.
Teacher Ziya even wrote a petition about this situation.
Do you have any information about the petition?
What petition?
I still stink! Naz, give me some perfume!
Yes baby.
I will drown that skank Ekim in dirty water in that bucket.
Calm down, love. It's going to be fine.
That's what happens when you
go there without us.
How dare she!
Like, who is she?
Sewer rat.
Naz, give me that scarf.
Here.
- Give it, honey, I'll do it. - Hands off!
Did I ask for help?
What did you say?
You have missed your target.
I'm not Ekim.
But of course, you don't have any control over her.
So, you can't take it out on me. Got it?
She poured a bucket of water over your head
and you didn't lift even a finger.
I'm not afraid of anyone, Ceyda.
You know this the best.
I'm not so sure anymore, Melisa!
Oho, enough, okay! Stop this tension.
- And pose. - Wait for me too.
Move aside.
Melisa.
Idiot! She's saying I'm scared. I'll show you what scary is.
Why are you running after me?
Oh.
Why are you so angry? Did you fight with Kanat again?
Where did that come from now?
I don't know.
When Kanat went after Ekim at the party,
it seemed like an apocalypse to me,
but the apocalypse didn't happen.
I guess you still haven't learned that no one can come between me and Kanat.
Okay, stop. Let me do it.
[soft romantic music playing]
Doesn't it bother you that Kanat is chasing Ekim?
It doesn't bother me, but it's bothering you a lot.
No.
Why would it?
I just want you to be happy.
Do you know what I think sometimes?
It feels like if I break up with Kanat, you'll be the happiest that day.
But you'll be waiting a long time.
There's no problem between me and Kanat.
What's going on with Ekim is just part of the big game.
Big game?
What game is this?
Why don't I know, Melisa?
You don't need to know everything.
Melisa!
Ekim!
Selcuk!
What are you doing here?
Did you find the one who wrote that mask comment?
You know them better, Ekim.
I don't understand, brother.
Ekim, look.
I'm dealing with Leyla for your own good.
Selcuk, I did not write that comment.
If I wrote it, I would write it from my own account.
I did not write it. Besides, I'm not afraid of anyone.
Melisa.
Look there. The guy next to Ekim...
He's a policeman, right?
What is he doing here?
I don't know,
but it will come out.
Okay brother, okay, I understand you.
I thought you were like a brother to me,
and asked for help.
But I made a mistake.
I get it, I'm on my own on this path.
Ekim.
Hold on.
Don't worry, Mr Suleyman.
Mustafa is under my control.
After all, he can't afford to throw away his daughter's future.
Yes, sir.
Good bye.
Come in.
Are you available?
Yes, Ms Bahar?
I'm here to talk to you about an important issue.
What happened? Is there a problem with the new kids again?
No, it has nothing to do with them.
Uh... Did you know about the petition written by Teacher Ziya?
A petition?
No.
What petition?
He wrote a complaint against our school.
Complaint petition?
There's no such thing.
Where did this come from?
One of the students said.
- Who? - It doesn't matter who it is.
If there is someone who makes things up out of nowhere,
I would like to know who they are.
Give me their name.
Mr Fikret, no one tells such a lie out of the blue.
They are kids.
They say what they want without thinking about their consequences.
I understand your sensitivity,
but please do not believe everything you hear, Miss Bahar.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a lot of work to do.
How are you, Mr Mustafa?
- I'm fine, ma'am. - Let me ask you something.
Teacher Ziya's belongings, what happened to them?
I guess you collected them, didn't you?
Well, yes, ma'am. What's the matter?
So, his belongings are still here, right?
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Something is going on.
What happened again, Melisa?
That policeman was just at school.
He was talking with Ekim.
What were they talking about?
I don't know.
I couldn't hear anything.
But there is some problem for sure.
We have to do something, Kanat.
He came to my house too.
But they can't do anything because we destroyed everything.
Our only problem is Ekim,
and I got her.
Don't mention that girl's name!
It just makes my skin crawl.
I literally hate her.
- If I had the chance... - Shhh.
Alright.
Okay, calm down.
Don't ever leave me, okay.
Don't leave like my mother.
There's more.
Don't be shy, okay son!
Do you want another plate?
Give it to him. He should eat.
Sure. Thank you, it is delicious.
Happy to hear that.
My wife's dumplings are famous in the neighbourhood.
You won't be able to eat this kind of food again.
I haven't eaten mom's foods for a long time.
- She used to cook well. - Oh, why?
Doesn't your mother make dumplings or something?
I mean, it's hard, it's hard work.
His mother does not make dumplings, but she runs a huge company.
Right?
- Okay, come on. - Okay.
Can you put some more garlic yogurt?
So, son...
Won't your parents worry about you?
Why don't you make a call?
No, I'll go after I eat.
Hm, good.
I'll give you a ride.
Wouldn't it be a bother?
No, no. I will drop you off.
- Lots of garlic. - Thank you dad, for today.
Come on, eat.
Thank you so much.
Sorry, ma'am, but I have to ask.
What are you going to do with this?
I mean, it's entrusted to me,
so if something happens to it, they'll blame me.
I'm just going to look at something.
I wouldn't do anything to put you in a difficult position.
Be careful ma'am.
You know how Mr Fikret is.
- I swear he will ruin my life. - I know, don't worry.
[dramatic music playing]
Increased anxiety levels, intense fear, feeling helpless and worthless
are common in students exposed to bullying.
Academic problems such as decreased academic achievement,
concentration problems
and school refusal may occur.
Psychosomatic symptoms such as headaches and abdominal pain may also occur.
Listen.
It's very late. You can do the rest tomorrow.
No, I told my mother, she knows.
Besides, I can't leave until I finish these.
Okay, as you wish.
I think you like the punishment.
Are you looking for an excuse to be afraid of me?
And you suddenly appear in random places.
What are you doing here anyway?
There's no one at the school. Everyone has left.
- I wanted to help you. - I can handle it myself.
Let me take these then.
Tell me where to put these. It'll be a change for me too.
Okay.
You have the History section.
They're separated by genre, we're putting them in alphabetical order.
One more thing.
Oh, my bracelet.
I thought it might be important for you.
I was right.
You are smiling.
You dropped it in the woods.
I looked everywhere but could not find it.
I'll call it a magic bracelet now.
It brings us together every time.
This is special for me
because Leyla had given it to me.
Let me help.
I'll do it myself.
Do you want to lose it again?
[soft romantic music playing]
Leyla is very important to you, isn't she?
She's like my sister.
My sister, actually.
A piece of my heart, without whom...
She was the partner of my dreams.
But someone ruined those dreams for us.
I have to finish the books.
I'm getting late.
If you really believe in them, no one can shatter your dreams.
Didn't Leyla qualify for this school?
Why isn't she coming?
I think I said something wrong.
Because her dream was to walk through the doors of this school.
Not in a wheelchair.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to upset you.
You can't upset me.
Enough now. I'll take care of the rest.
[soft music playing]
Teacher Selim!
You chose a very nice meeting point for the night.
You remind me of my college years.
I'm sorry.
I couldn't find you at school today.
It's completely fine. I left early today
because I didn't have class this afternoon.
Frankly, I couldn't wait for tomorrow.
There is an important issue.
What happened?
Can we sit and talk?
There's something I want to show you.
Teacher Ziya's petition against the school.
To the District National Education Directorate.
I am Ziya Demir, who works as a literature teacher at Gercek Private School.
I am writing this petition because of the insensitive attitude of the administration
towards bullying at the school where I work.
Every day I witness students bullying each other
and I am often helpless to prevent it.
When I reported the situation to the school administration,
I was not taken seriously.
Looks like the principal was trying to cover it up.
Oh.
As an educator, I do not want to be a bystander to this situation.
I thought about quitting my job,
but I do not want to leave my students alone in a difficult situation.
I urgently request you conduct the necessary research on this situation
and the students named below.
You brought this to me because?
Because I didn't know who else to trust at school.
One of the names mentioned in the petition...
Melisa.
Her father is the owner of the school.
Daddy,
is there a strange smell in my hair?
It smells so good, my princess.
Melisa, honey, stop ripping it, you'll hurt yourself.
Melisa, is there a problem?
Why are you so nervous?
Nothing.
Look, if you are not feeling well, let's take an appointment with Mr Serdar.
You haven't been to therapy since a long time.
Of course, daddy.
Okay, let's meet him today.
I will talk to him and solve my problems on my own, as usual.
Don't you worry.
You won't believe, he ate three plates of dumplings. Three plates!
But it was my father who was unbelievable.
He drove Daghan home.
I told you
he will soften.
I think you should thank me.
I convinced him with something he's very sensitive about.
I'm telling you, very soon the three of us
will be going to that school together.
I hope so.
Okay, now that we're back to our old days,
we're eating a lot.
- Exactly. - Go ahead, eat.
What do you want?
- Don't interfere, I'll take it. - Dear, I'll give it to you.
No, grandma, I'll take it myself.
That's it. I'm sorry, man. I'm not a superhero, that's it.
I can't do more.
But it will get better over time.
Hey, Ekim?
What are you looking at? One of you has to give me the pastry.
- Here, thank you. - Tea must be ready.
- I'll go get the tea. - Aunt, let me help you.
Come on, dear.
Ugh. My legs are sore from sitting.
I have...
missed this version of you so much.
You are full of energy again,
your eyes are shining again, you are full of hope again.
You are my dear friend Leyla again.
Enough!
Stop it.
Will you cry again, emotional bug?
You cry at everything.
Oh my God.
Tonight I'm hiding my tears for something else.
To what?
Traditional romantic movie night!
- Are we watching? - Of course we are.
But I'll tell you something, I think we should watch it in the garden today
because the weather is so beautiful, I want to sit here.
- Okay, then I'll bring it. - Okay, be fast.
Bring a napkin too. I'm in the mood to cry today.
Did you hear me?
I'm all alone under a thousand stars.
I wish you were by my side.
Let's get lost together in endless sparkles.
Good evening.
[romantic music playing]
Kanat?
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