Shadow of the Past

"Shadow of the Past" tells the story of a young woman named Elif, who spent a large part of her childhood years with an abusive father. The film is based on Elif's recall of these painful memories during a date. Elif describes how she overcame the ill-treatment from her father and the emotional damage he inflicted on her. This journey helps Elif regain her self-confidence and emerge from the shadow of her past. The film takes the audience on an emotional journey and shows them that strength can be derived even from the darkest memories. The locations where the film was shot, the historic and enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul, makes Elif's story even more compelling.

Audiences are greatly affected by Elif's story. Watching her sufferings and how she emerged strongly from this process both emotionally affects them and gives them hope. The film is also seen as a powerful tool to amplify the voices of abuse victims.