
Chasing Dreams: Takkeci Baba
2011-08-19 · 97 min · Not rated
The story of Takkeci Baba, who earned his living by making felt and skullcaps... In his dreams, he is constantly told, "Go to Baghdad. Eat the grapes from that vine that are your destiny. That is your fate." Takkeci Baba believes that this dream is a sign given to him. He embarks on a difficult journey. He faces countless hardships on his way to Baghdad.
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- Nazif Tunç
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Yılmaz KöksalTakkeci İbrahim
Mert ÖcalVehbi
Necdet TokNablusi
Hasan YıldızHasan
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