Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- melodramatic
- passionate
- tense
- romantic drama night
- melodrama marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Yagmur's relationship with Hasmet is blocked by advisers and a planned marriage intended to end a blood feud.
The arranged marriage is designed to reconcile antagonistic families, placing the lovers inside an entrenched feud.
Yagmur becomes pregnant but is forbidden from telling Hasmet, making secrecy a central narrative engine.
The proposed wedding is explicitly presented as a means of ending the conflict between the two families.
Films like Water and Fire, and why
The Notebook
forbidden romance, family opposition, and emotionally heightened melodrama
Atonement
star-crossed love constrained by family expectations and social conflict
The Bridges of Madison County
romantic tragedy shaped by cultural tradition, secrecy, and divided loyalties
Movie Details
- Director
- Özcan Deniz
- Release Date
- 2013-11-15
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (190)
Cast
- Özcan Deniz
- Yasemin Kay Allen
- Kaan Çakır
- Pelin Akil
- Yusuf Akgün
- Cem Uçan
- Barış Yalçın
- Burcu Kiratli
- Şefika Ümit Tolun
- Burçin Birben
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Water and Fire about?
- A forbidden love is tested by a concealed pregnancy, an arranged marriage, and the demands of a Turkish family blood feud.
- What is Water and Fire like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Water and Fire as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Water and Fire violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Water and Fire as moderate.
- Which films are like Water and Fire?
- Films with a similar feel include The Notebook, Atonement, and The Bridges of Madison County.
- How long is Water and Fire?
- Water and Fire runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Water and Fire?
- In United States, Water and Fire is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
