Meryem (ÃzgÃ¼ Namal), a young woman of about 17 years old, is believed to have been violated, and her village's customs call for her to be killed to restore honor and dignity to her family and village. A young, newly returned war veteran and son of the village leader, Cemal Murat Han, is ordered to take Meryem to Istanbul and kill her, but at the last minute he doesn't allow himself to complete the task and the two, now unable to ever return to their village, run away together. Eventually, they meet up with ex-Professor Irfan, a man who has decided to live on a boat away from his wife and constricted life. In the end the real truth comes out and there is a surprise ending.This movie is adapted from the international best selling novel by ZÃ¼lfÃ¼ Livaneli.[3]
Question: Why is Meryem called to be killed?, Answer: She's believed to have been violated and its her villages custom to kill her. Question: Who is ordered to kill Meryem?, Answer: Cemal Murat Han Question: What does the custom believe will happen if she is killed?, Answer: They believe it will restore honor and dignity to her family and village. Question: How old is Meryem?, Answer: About 17 years old. Question: What is Cemal Murat Han ordered to do?, Answer: To take Meryem to Istanbul and kill her. Question: Why do Meryem and Cemal Murat Han run away together?, Answer: Because he is unable to follow through with the task of killing her. Question: What do Meryem and Cemal Murat Han do?, Answer: They run away together. Question: Who is the young, newly returned war veteran and son of the village leader?, Answer: Cemal Murat Han