Love Stories from the African Diaspora
Here are some of our picks for inclusive Black love stories in film and media. We hope you enjoy these tender love stories and beautiful depictions.
Summer Single
Orhan, who works at a bank, has an unhappy marriage. His wife, Şermin, drinks constantly, gambles, and neglects her family. Orhan tries to keep his marriage going for the sake of his son. However, one day, after an argument with his wife, Şermin leaves home. After his wife leaves, Orhan meets Leyla, a singer. What begins as a simple fling turns into love for Orhan. However, being with Leyla will not be as easy as Orhan had imagined.
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Orhan, who works at a bank, has an unhappy marriage. His wife, Şermin, drinks constantly, gambles, and neglects her family. Orhan tries to keep his marriage going for the sake of his son. However, one day, after an argument with his wife, Şermin leaves home. After his wife leaves, Orhan meets Leyla, a singer. What begins as a simple fling turns into love for Orhan. However, being with Leyla will not be as easy as Orhan had imagined.
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Genre:Comedy, Romance
Written By:Fuat Özlüer, Erdoğan Tünaş
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Runtime:79 minutes
Studio:Erler Film
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