Future Lasts Forever (2011)

Sumru, a passionate young ethnomusicologist, embarks on a journey from Istanbul to Diyarbakır, driven by the haunting absence of her lost lover. Her mission: a three-month research endeavor delving into the somber traditions of Anatolian music. As she navigates this unfamiliar landscape, Sumru encounters the local community, each interaction unraveling layers of collective pain. Through her exploration of mournful melodies, she is forced to face her own deeply buried grief. In the echoes of others' sorrows, she finds reflections of her own, forging an unexpected path toward healing.