Takva: A Man's Fear of God

December. 01,2006      
Rating:
7.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem's inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses.

Erkan Can as  Muharrem
Güven Kıraç as  Rauf
Meray Ülgen as  Seyh
Erman Saban as  Muhittin
Settar Tanrıöğen as  Ali Bey
Engin Günaydın as  Erol
Murat Cemcir as  Mahmut
Müfit Aytekin as  Ünal
Duygu Şen as  

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