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Bendeyar
Afşin, a secret agent working for the government, is ambushed by US agents during his last mission and sent to prison. While in prison, he learns that his wife has been killed by US agents and swears revenge. While in prison, Afşin undergoes training under the wise Akçakoca, gaining knowledge about Mevlevi philosophy and Islam, and even acquiring telepathic abilities. When he leaves the prison as Afşin, he has become Bendeyar. And the time for revenge has come...
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Afşin, a secret agent working for the government, is ambushed by US agents during his last mission and sent to prison. While in prison, he learns that his wife has been killed by US agents and swears revenge. While in prison, Afşin undergoes training under the wise Akçakoca, gaining knowledge about Mevlevi philosophy and Islam, and even acquiring telepathic abilities. When he leaves the prison as Afşin, he has become Bendeyar. And the time for revenge has come...
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Genre:Drama, Action
Written By:Haşim Akten, Alper Kıvılcım
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Studio:Gözyaşı Film
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