In the Shadow of Excessive Love
"In the Shadow of Excessive Love" is a drama film that revolves around 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 overprotection as she takes control of the lives of her children and spouses. However, this love becomes suffocating at times, restricting the personal freedoms of family members. The main characters include the mother, her tradition-bound children and spouses who also wish to pursue their personal desires. The film offers a platform for viewers to question the strength of family ties and their impact on individual freedoms. Viewers will experience a journey that is dramatic at times and emotional at others. The film was shot in Turkey and presents an atmosphere strongly imbued with local culture and traditions.