Lohusa (Film)

Lohusa is a 2024 Turkish comedy film. Written by and starring Gupse Özay, the film humorously explores the challenges faced by new parents during the first 40 days after childbirth.

Plot

Lohusa is a comedy that centers on a couple navigating the initial 40-day adjustment period after the birth of their child. The film focuses particularly on the mother’s physical and emotional changes, the couple’s transition into parenthood, and societal expectations surrounding this period. Throughout the film, the characters’ daily struggles and emotional ups and downs are presented with a humorous tone.

Cast

• Gupse Özay – Burcu
• Onur Gürçay – Onur
• Hazal Türesan – İlayda
• Esra Ruşan – Fulya
• Elif Nur Kerkük – Yasemin
• Cihan Albayrak – Selim
• Alper Baytekin – Engin

Gupse Özay, who stars in the lead role, also wrote the screenplay. In the film, Özay brings the mother character to life while Onur Gürçay portrays the father. Supporting roles feature characters from different generations, offering insight into various aspects of the postpartum period.

Production

Kıvanç Baruönü directs the film, with the screenplay written by Gupse Özay. Produced by Muzaffer Yıldırım and released by UIP Türkiye, the film’s cinematography is handled by Burak Kanbir and editing by Neslihan Kuş. The music is composed by Ömer Özgür and Jingle Jungle.

The film continues Gupse Özay’s signature strength, evident in her earlier works, of observing everyday life and blending it with humor. During production, realistic observations regarding postpartum psychology and social roles served as the foundation.

Thematic Structure

The psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of the postpartum period are central to the film. Through the concept of “lohusa,” the film redefines the physical and emotional transformation women experience within the context of traditional family structures. It addresses themes such as parenthood, the female body, marital communication, and societal expectations through a comedic narrative. While the mother is at the heart of the story, the father’s journey into fatherhood is also portrayed through his character.

Budget and Box Office

Lohusa premiered in the first quarter of 2024 in Türkiye and reached a wide audience. It was watched by 2,004,664 viewers and generated a total box office revenue of 92,236,314 TL. During its release weeks, the film ranked among the most-watched films in Türkiye’s box office.