The Bandit

The film follows the story of a group of bandits captured in the Cudi Mountains 35 years earlier. All of them have since died, either from illness or vendettas; only Baran (Şener Şen) remains alive. After serving a 35-year prison sentence, Baran is released from Viranşehir Prison and discovers that his birthplace has been submerged under the waters of a dam. Ceren Ana (Zübeyde Erden) informs him about the past. Baran was imprisoned due to the betrayal of his old friend Berfo (Kamran Usluer), who stole the bandits' gold, purchased Baran's childhood love, Keje (Sermin Hürmeriç), from her father, and fled to Istanbul. As Baran searches for Keje, he meets a young man named Cumali (Uğur Yücel). The two men find comfort in each other to avoid being overwhelmed by the challenges of the big city. In a world where violence, betrayal, passion, boundless love, and hatred intertwine, they attempt to survive.