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Cemal, from Kayseri, is a prominent businessman. He runs a hotel in Kuşadası. However, this story is about the sacrifices made by two close friends for the people they love. Metin, who works as a receptionist at Cemal Bey's hotel, and Zeki, who works in construction, are inseparable friends. Cemal Bey decides to build a mini-golf facility to make more money and plans to put Metin in charge of it. At the same time, Metin is planning to marry Aysel, the daughter of Rasim Usta. However, Rasim Usta's house must be demolished to make way for the facility. As a result, Zeki and Metin oppose Cemal Bey. They build a floating house for Rasim Usta, who is now homeless. Cemal Bey devises plans to get rid of them. However, a guest arriving at the resort will change everything...
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Cemal, from Kayseri, is a prominent businessman. He runs a hotel in Kuşadası. However, this story is about the sacrifices made by two close friends for the people they love. Metin, who works as a receptionist at Cemal Bey's hotel, and Zeki, who works in construction, are inseparable friends. Cemal Bey decides to build a mini-golf facility to make more money and plans to put Metin in charge of it. At the same time, Metin is planning to marry Aysel, the daughter of Rasim Usta. However, Rasim Usta's house must be demolished to make way for the facility. As a result, Zeki and Metin oppose Cemal Bey. They build a floating house for Rasim Usta, who is now homeless. Cemal Bey devises plans to get rid of them. However, a guest arriving at the resort will change everything...
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Ahmet Üstel
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Runtime:93 minutes
Studio:Erman Film
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