The Beginning of Everything is Mercury

"The Beginning of Everything is Mercury" is a story about the humorous and complex experiences of Elif, a 30-year-old woman in her journalism career. Elif takes every opportunity to step into her dream journalism career. However, she is disappointed when she learns that instead of the news she expected, she has to write an astrology column. However, this situation does not discourage her and she begins to learn about zodiac signs. During this process, she will be in competition with an experienced journalist she admires and her young colleague Fırat, while trying to balance love and work life. The film narrates Elif's struggles, successes, and ups and downs in her love life while she progresses in her journalism career in a way that attracts the audience's attention.

The film offers an experience that both makes its audience laugh and think. Elif's story, guided by astrology, inspires the audience to overcome the challenges in their own lives. Looking at the audience reviews, it is seen that in addition to the comical and entertaining aspects of the film, the emotional moments experienced by the characters also affect the audience.

The film was shot in Istanbul, the magical city of Turkey.