I Am Mother

I Am Mother follows Karsu, a woman trapped in a brittle marriage by fear and control. To shield her child from an unsafe home, she sends her son to Istanbul with a trusted caregiver. When months turn into years and the boy vanishes from sight, the family is fractured, and the mother's resolve hardens. Years later she crosses paths with the grown boy again, only to find that his life has taken a turn she cannot recognize. As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, she must decide how far she will go to protect the truth and the family she still loves. Her quest to shield her son tests her resilience and demands hard choices.

Directed by Nezaket Coskun, I Am Mother is created by Melis Civelek and Zeynep Gür. This Turkish family drama released in 2023 showcases a strong cast led by Özge Özpirinçci, Demet Akbağ, Mina Akdin, Meriç Aral, and Uğur Yücel.

The series probes how trauma strains relationships, especially within a marriage, while tracing a mother's persistence to safeguard her child. Themes of memory, identity, and moral ambiguity give the story a measured, human tone, with performances that anchor the emotional complexity and scenes that shift between tenderness and tension.

Set against a Turkish urban milieu, the show has sparked conversations about domestic violence and the cost of silence. Its portrayal of family loyalty and the toll of secrets resonates with viewers, prompting discussions about vulnerability, resilience, and how communities respond to those experiencing abuse.