Dönence
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| Dönence | |
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| Directed by | Serdar Gözelekli |
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| Country of origin | Turkey |
| Original language | Turkish |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 14 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Ali Cengiz Deveci |
| Production locations | Istanbul, İzmir |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Production company | D Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kanal D |
| Release | 4 July – 11 October 2023 |
Dönence (translated title: The Tropical) is a Turkish television series produced by D Media, falls under the genres of youth, romance, and drama. It is directed by Serdar Gözelekli and features a screenplay written by Nuray Uslu, Banu Yılmaz, Hamza Akyıldız, Ebru Hacıoğlu, İbrahim Güler, and Melek Ordu. The series is adapted from the Israeli TV series Exceptional.[1] The lead roles in the show are played by Emre Kınay, Caner Topçu, Sümeyye Aydoğan, and Atakan Hoşgören. The series is scheduled for premier, with its first episode aired on July 4, 2023.[2]
Plot
[edit]Throughout the summer, Gece makes plans to attend university and play music with her boyfriend, Emir, in Istanbul. However, all her dreams are put on hold when her family suddenly decides to leave the city and move to Foça due to the special condition of Gece's sister, Gülce. Gülce suffers from Asperger's Syndrome and finds it challenging to cope with the crowded and bustling environment of Istanbul.[3]
In Foça, Gece meets Özgür, a handsome instructor at the Surf club where Gülce is enrolled. Özgür has dedicated his life to taking care of his brother, Rüzgar, who also suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, triggered by the tragic loss of their parents in a fire accident. As Gece and Özgür grow closer, Gece learns to perceive life from a more mature perspective, while Özgür realizes that life is too short to be postponed. [4] The unexpected arrival of Emir in Foça brings new obstacles into Gece's life.
Filming location
[edit]Dönence was filmed in Istanbul, and İzmir, Turkey. The series showcases various iconic locations in Istanbul and İzmir, including university and the beaches of İzmir, where vibrant scenery have been captured.[5]
Cast and characters
[edit]| Actor | Character |
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| Caner Topçu | Özgür |
| Sümeyye Aydoğan | Gece |
| Emre Kınay | Cem |
| Atakan Hoşgören | Emir |
| Didem İnselel | Verda |
| Ogün Kaptanoğlu | Harun |
| Ülkü Hilal Çiftçi | Gülce[6] |
| Ahmet Varlı | |
| Doğa Karakaş | Rüzgar |
| Nazlı Çetin | Sera |
| Şebnem Doğruer | Fatma baba |
| Alara Bozbey | |
| Mesut Yılmaz | |
| Edanur Gülbudak | Zarife |
| Muammer Tali | Fikret |
| Umut Kaya | |
| Berfin Ant | Ceren |
Overview
[edit]| Number of Episodes | 8 [7] |
| Start Date | 4 July 2023 |
| End Date | — |
| Channel | Kanal D |
References
[edit]- ^ "The release date of Kanal D's TV series has been announced".
- ^ "Dönence: Turkish Drama Cast, Trailer and First Schedule".
- ^ "Dönence: What is the Main Story of Donence?".
- ^ "Donence TV Series Rating and Review". IMDb.
- ^ "Dönence Last minute: Where is the TV series filmed?".
- ^ "Dönence: The cast of the Dönence TV series, its story and all its details!".
- ^ "Dönence Season 1 Episodes Summary and Air Date!".