My Brother (Film)

Kardeşim Benim is a 2016 Turkish drama-comedy film directed by Mert Baykal and written by Zafer Külünk. The film is among the works in Turkish cinema that explore family bonds and sibling relationships.

The film tells the story of two famous brothers who have been estranged for years. Hakan (Burak Özçivit) is a quiet artist known for his alternative music style, while Ozan (Murat Boz) is a popular and cheerful pop star. Following their father’s will, the two brothers, who have not seen each other in years, embark on a journey in an old car to attend a wedding in Urla. During the trip, they confront unresolved issues from their past and begin to thaw the ice between them. The film centers on themes of family ties, forgiveness, and siblinghood.

• Burak Özçivit – Hakan
• Murat Boz – Ozan
• Aslı Enver – Zeynep
• Hakan Atalay – Çetin
• Ali Beyat – Onur
• Gözde Mutluer – Damla
• Ahmet Gülhan – Mehmet
• Nazan Kesal – Damla’s mother
• Mine Durak – İdil
• Benian Dönmez – Fadik
• Mert Denizmen – Eren

Mert Baykal directed the film, and the screenplay was written by Zafer Külünk. The production team includes Cemal Okan, Timur Savcı, and Burak Özçivit, while Basak Abacıgil and Oğuzhan Koç served as executive producers. Veli Kuzlu was the director of photography and Korhan Koryürek handled the editing. The film’s music was composed by Cem Öget.

Exact budget figures for the film have not been disclosed. However, according to Box Office Türkiye data, the film earned approximately 23,134,409 TL at the Turkish box office. It was watched by around two million viewers in the local market.