Set in a village in Anatolia at the foothills of the mountains, portraying the story of the resistance of a young man, Ali, against the domination of landlords and local gangs, striving to win back his wife’s love and affection.
Amidst the ravages of WWI and the conflicts within the country, Akif tries to keep his family together and encourages the youth to unite against the enemy. With his pen mightier than the sword, he writes the National Anthem of the new Türkiye.