The story based in a criminal district (Gazi Mahallesi) of Istanbul.The district is not different only because it is slum, also residents have different ethnicity than the majority of Turkey. As someone who lived in such slum, I can claim that story is realistic. Actors and actresses also play natural. Although it is really nice movie, I don't know why it didn't become popular even in Turkey and also it has less point on IMDb. But this movie must be watched. :)