

A Run for Money (1999)
- NR
- 12/17/1999 (TR)
- Drama
- 1h 40m
Overview
The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.
Reha Erdem
Director, WriterCast

Taner Birsel
Selim
Bennu Yıldırımlar
Ayla
Zuhal Gencer
Nihal
Engin Alkan
Ahmet
Sermet Yeşil
Çirak
Bülent Emin Yarar
Komşu (as Bülent Yarar)
Ali Düşenkalkar
Cashier