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Sayara, a Turkmenistanian young woman, works as a cleaning lady in one of the gyms in İstanbul. Her older sister, Yonca, gets raped and killed by Barış and his three friends. Barış is the spoiled owner of the gym, with whom Yonca has an illicit affair. Barış's father is a member of the parliament. In the court, the verdict was that the incident was a suicide. Barış and his friends were released due to lack of evidence. They think everyone would forget this case like one of the countless similar cases across the country. However that won't be the case because Sayara has a secret. Sayara's father is Shamil Bazarov, Turkmenistan's former special operations commander, one of Turkmenistan's most trusted deep state figures and the Soviet Sambo champion. Shamil trained his little daughter Sayara like a spy in close combat. That night, Sayara vows to execute her own justice.
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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Film International Nov 8
A blood-soaked, visceral revenge film that centers women and their fight for empowerment without surrendering to reductive two-dimensional girl boss cliches. Go to Full Review Mary Beth McAndrews Dread Central May 6
4.5/5
Sayara is a heart-breaking, blood-filled descent into hell that’ll have you gasping for air during the final act. Go to Full Review Emilie Black Cinema Crazed 11/06/2024
Sayara is a revenge film done right, one that is in your face about some aspect without feeling as exploitative as many of its predecessors. Go to Full Review Daniel Kurland Bloody Disgusting 10/21/2024
3/5
Sayara is a harsh ride that’s absolutely not for the faint of heart, but it’s a worthwhile experience for those who can bear it. Sayara is a bloody baptism that leads to its titular character’s rebirth. It’s one of 2024’s most savage movies. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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B P 10/21/2024 ‘Sayara’ Is Harrowing Revenge Horror That’s Ruthless & Relentless See more Read all reviews
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Can Evrenol

Director

Can Okan

Director

Duygu Kocabiyik

Sayara

Emre Kizilirmak

Baris Ataberk

Özgül Kosar

Yonca

Caner Atacan

Bro Emin
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Synopsis Sayara, a Turkmenistanian young woman, works as a cleaning lady in one of the gyms in İstanbul. Her older sister, Yonca, gets raped and killed by Barış and his three friends. Barış is the spoiled owner of the gym, with whom Yonca has an illicit affair. Barış's father is a member of the parliament. In the court, the verdict was that the incident was a suicide. Barış and his friends were released due to lack of evidence. They think everyone would forget this case like one of the countless similar cases across the country. However that won't be the case because Sayara has a secret. Sayara's father is Shamil Bazarov, Turkmenistan's former special operations commander, one of Turkmenistan's most trusted deep state figures and the Soviet Sambo champion. Shamil trained his little daughter Sayara like a spy in close combat. That night, Sayara vows to execute her own justice.
Director
Can Evrenol, Can Okan
Producer
Ahmet Ziyalar, Sarp Kalfaoglu, Can Evrenol
Screenwriter
Can Evrenol
Production Co
Inter Yapim
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
Turkish
Runtime
1h 38m
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