Under the Shadow of Excessive Love
"Under the Shadow of Excessive Love" is a drama film about a widowed mother who manipulates the lives of her family, igniting conflicts over traditions and personal desires in the process. The mother draws a line between excessive love and protectiveness as she controls the lives of her children and their spouses. However, this love becomes suffocating at times, limiting the personal freedoms of the family members. The main characters include, in addition to the mother, children and spouses who want to adhere to tradition while also pursuing their personal desires. The film provides viewers with a platform to question the strength of family ties and their impact on individual freedoms. Viewers will embark on a journey that is sometimes dramatic, sometimes emotional. The film was shot in Turkey and offers an atmosphere where the local culture and traditions are strongly felt.
