Azad was forced to immigrate to Istanbul with his mother. His mother goes to work every day and she locks him in. Azad fi nds a way to keep himself busy.
After the earthquake; D. surrounds himself with nature, becoming a recluse. Both D. and the nature go through a transformation as the seasons change. Winds howl, waves soar and the crickets chirp no more. The storm wets the dried earth, healing its cracked surface and starting a new cycle of life. D. disappears and the summer house returns to its lonely existence.
