Bitter Lands

TV SERIES 2018 4 SEASONS

Overview

The love story of Zuleyha, who grew up without a father and works with Yilmaz as an auxiliary weaver in order to earn money for her brother, a gambler. The lives of these two young people blinded by the love of one ordinary night will turn into a dark nightmare. This nightmare will take them first from Istanbul and far away, and later to the estate of the Yaman family. In the first episode of the series, Yilmaz and Zuleyha set out to work on the Yaman estate. However, because of one of Zuleyha's lies - the lives of all of them will change radically.

This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Family, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 4 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Family and Drama.
• Produced in Turkey, United States of America.
• Original Language: Turkish.

Directed By

Faruk Teber

Written By

Ayfer Tunç

Starring Cast

Hilal Altınbilek

Züleyha Yaman

Kerem Alışık

Ali Rahmet Fekeli

Bülent Polat

Gaffur Taşkın

Selin Yeninci

Saniye Taşkın

Sibel Taşçıoğlu

Şermin Yaman (Arcan)

Selin Genç

Gülten Taşkın (Ciğerci)

Polen Emre

Fadik

Serpil Tamur

Azize Koçoğlu / Haminne

Seasons

Season 1

35 Episodes • Aired 2018-09-13

The story begins with Yilmaz and Zuleyha lovers who find each other after being separated, on a train leaving Istanbul. Zuleyha had survived a vicious attack and Yilmaz has become a fugitive whilst trying to save her. They finally make their way to the Yaman Ranch where Gaffur (the head butler and old army friend of Yilmaz) works. Zuleyha tells his friend and his family that she is Yilmaz’s sister to avoid gossip. But Demir and his mother (Great Lady) have prepared for Zuleyha to learn about their future plans for both of them.