'Causeway' Explores Toxic Masculinity Through Its Protagonists
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.

Fadime and Memiş, who are in love with each other, are children of enemy families. Their families oppose this relationship. A theater company arrives in the village, where Berkant performs. Memiş and his father go to Istanbul with the company to find a bride. Fadime runs away from home to become a singer. In the city, she meets Berkant and begins working as his maid. Over time, she falls in love with Berkant. To win his favor, she completely changes her appearance. She begins performing on stage as Afrodit. She also uses Memiş to make Berkant jealous. However, nothing will go as planned.
The message to take away from 'Causeway' is that toxic masculinity can manifest in anyone, no matter what their gender identity is.
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