# Smiling Eyes (1977)

> A bustling Turkish family comedy turns one couple’s longing for a son into a chaotic campaign to marry off their daughters.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/45027

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Family, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Ertem Eğilmez
- Cast: Münir Özkul, Adile Naşit, Halit Akçatepe, Müjde Ar, Itır Esen, Şener Şen, Ayşen Gruda, Mahmut Hekimoğlu
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289967/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, irreverent, family movie night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey of family and love, where the quest for a son leads to unexpected laughter and joy.

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