Ayla: The Daughter of War
Ayla
2017 · 2h 4m · Drama, History, War · Turkey · Rated PG-13 (US)
In 1950, amidst the ravages of the Korean War, Sergeant Süleyman stumbles upon a a half-frozen little girl, with no parents and no help in sight and he risks his own life to save her, smuggling her into his army base and out of harm’s way.
Directed by
Can UlkayWritten by
Yiğit Güralp7.7Smart score
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