Cert 12A
117 mins
BBFC advice: Moderate violence, sex
This is hardcore everyfilm.co.uk. A two-and-a-half-hour drive to Lee Valley Odeon with Mrs W to watch a Turkish romance.
Yes, hankies need to be at the ready for Ali Bilgin's Delibal.
The movie sets out its stall in the opening sequences when a young wife, Fusun (Leyla Lidya Tugutlu), is called to a cliff edge where her husband's car has been parked.
He has disappeared and the police tell her and his father (Hüseyin Avni Danyal) to prepare for the worst.
The film then spins into a love story of how Fusun and her missing husband, Baris (Çagatay Ulusoy), first fell in love.
In fact, he stalked her after falling for her at first sight in a cafe where she worked.
The pair don't have that much in common. She is a hard-working academic with no social life and he is an easygoing student with his head in the clouds.
Nevertheless, after a heck a lot of too-ing and fro-ing he finally succeeds in wooing her.
But even during the film's early stages I sensed that the actions of Baris were a bit too extreme and that he may have a darker side.
I shall report no more for fear of giving away the plot.
However, I was impressed by the performances of Tugutlu and Ulusoy. The latter is a big star in Turkey and demonstrates why and Tugutlu shows that she will be.
It's true that both characters are a bit overwrought at times. Celebrations and tears come aplenty.
Oh, and, once again. Turkey looks absolutely beautiful on the big screen.
Star tweet : not available in English
Reasons to watch: A realistic take on the rollercoaster of bi-polar disorder
Reasons to avoid: A bit over-sentimental at times
Laughs: two
Jumps: none
Vomit: none
Nudity: none
Overall rating: 7/10