Oh, If Only I Were a Child

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Oh, If Only I Were a Child (1988)

Directed by Melih Gülgen

“Caught between the stage lights and his son's quiet world, a father faces his hardest trial.”

Drama · 1h 22m

Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur) is a hardworking nightclub singer raising his young son, Burak (Burak Gülgen), as a single father after losing his wife years earlier. Exhausted by late-night performances and demanding schedules, Ferdi struggles with immense guilt over not being able to dedicate enough time to his son. His life is turned upside down when Burak is involved in a sudden, life-threatening incident. Forced to confront his priorities and the fragile bond with his child, Ferdi undergoes a deeply emotional journey—fighting to protect his son and reshape his world around what truly matters before it is too late.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Melih Gülgen
Screenplay
Safa Önal
Writer
Safa Önal
Producer
Melih Gülgen

Details

Original title
Ah Bir Çocuk Olsaydım
Release date
1988-05-01
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Drama
Original language
TR
Countries
Turkey
Production
Gülgen Film, Kısmet Film