Series story
The story revolves around the heroine, Umut, played by Gizem Karaca. Umut is a 23-year-old young girl who lives with her mother, Zuleikha, her stepfather, and his three children. Umut’s daily life is full of challenges and conflicts, as she works in a hair salon and is forced to hand over her salary to her unemployed stepfather. The story bears resemblance to Cinderella, as Umut and her mother shoulder all the household tasks, while her sisters are jealous of her and do not do any household work.
Development of events
In the course of events, Umut meets a client at the salon, a director of a casting agency, who suggests that Umut take a photo test. From here, events begin to become intertwined and complicated, as the lives of young people intersect and their paths intersect in complex love stories that defy the impossible.
Crew and roles
The series features a number of prominent actors, including Nargis Gorakci, Ali Arkazan, Lagin Ceylan, Sukru Özyildiz, and Berk Oktay, along with Gizem Karaca in the role of the heroine.
Reception and influence
“I Still Have Hope” was well received by audiences and critics alike, and is considered an outstanding example of a Turkish drama that harmoniously combines emotional and social elements. The series presents in a vivid and realistic way the challenges faced by young women in Turkish society, and how the circumstances and people around them can affect the course of an individual’s life.
Thus, the series stands out as a work of art that conveys a complex and richly detailed personal life story, making it attractive to viewers looking for deep and moving dramatic stories.
