One of the three friends living in the slums of Istanbul Manik, Tik and Dildo's, many ordinary overflow out of the neighborhood, but the excitement continued in a lively way in themselves, the stories of adventure full of life and laughter.
Acting
Ali Atay's manic desperation is uncomfortably relatable.
Production
Istanbul slums shot with unexpected warmth and color.
Director
Kemal Uzun
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title 'Vay Arkadaş' is untranslatable Turkish exasperation — roughly 'oh brother' or 'jeez, buddy' depending on how done you are.
Released during Turkey's economic volatility, the film's slum comedy resonated with audiences facing similar housing precarity.
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