In the Shadow of Excessive Love
"In the Shadow of Excessive Love" is a drama film in which a widow mother manipulates the lives of her family and incites conflicts over traditions and personal desires in the process. The mother draws a line between excessive love and protectionism while controlling the lives of her children and their spouses. However, this love occasionally becomes suffocating and restricts the personal freedoms of family members. Among the main characters are the mother, her tradition-bound children, and spouses who also want to pursue their personal desires. The film provides a platform for viewers to question the strength of family ties and their impact on individual freedoms. Viewers will experience a journey that is at times dramatic and at times emotional. The film was shot in Turkey and offers an atmosphere where the local culture and traditions are strongly felt.
