Aydede (2018)

Plot

After the early death of his father, young Bekir is raised by his mother, Rabia, and grandfather, İlyas, in their humble haberdashery. Life takes a poignant turn when İlyas dies, prompting Rabia to shield Bekir from the harsh truth. She softly tells him that his cherished grandfather has journeyed to the moon, transforming into “Grandpa Moon.” This tender lie shapes Bekir's understanding of loss and love, as he navigates the complexities of grief and childhood imagination in a world forever changed by his grandfather’s absence.