The struggles of a migrant Anatolian family to adapt to and survive in the very different conditions of urban Istanbul. A young woman moves with her husband and small child to her husband's family in Istanbul. Her son becomes ill and the doctor tells her that he will soon die if he doesn't get an operation. The family refuses to help her because they can't see anything wrong with the boy. What happens on a Eid morning becomes a breaking point for the family.
A kind-hearted tea maker works in a bustling commercial inn, where his good nature makes him an easy target. The business owner takes advantage of his generosity, while the woman he loves manipulates him for money, playing on his trust. As he faces these challenges, his simple routine slowly begins to shift, leading to unexpected turns that force him to rethink his place in the world.
The film tells the story of a mother who dedicates her life to her daughter. Reyhan is pregnant with Kenan's child. After a while, Kenan leaves Reyhan. Reyhan gives birth alone and leaves her daughter in a mosque courtyard. Just as she is about to commit suicide, she is saved by Vedat. Vedat helps Reyhan get back on her feet by giving her a job at his company. Their relationship eventually turns into love, and they get married. Vedat finds Reyhan's daughter, Çağla, and adds her to his family. As Çağla grows up and becomes a young woman, she begins to rebel against her family. She defies her mother and marries Cem, a fortune hunter. Reyhan will sacrifice her life to save her daughter from Cem.
