Waiting for the Sun

Zeynep is a high school girl living a quiet life with her mother Demet in a small Turkish town. She grew up without a father and was told he was a seaman who was lost at sea while on duty. Alone, she often wonders about him, imagining who he might have been and how his absence shaped her life. The show follows her everyday moments, school, family ties, and the small choices that make up adolescence, with an emphasis on how unanswered questions about the past affect the present. Relationships and ordinary hardships give the story a grounded, intimate feel without relying on melodrama.

Created by Gokhan Horzum and Altan Donmez, Waiting for the Sun premiered in 2013 as a family drama. The cast includes Emre Kinay, Hande Dogandemir, Kerem Bursin, Ismail Ege Sasmaz, and Yagmur Tanrisevsin, who bring the ensemble to life.

The series did not rack up major international awards. It received modest attention rather than big prize recognition, and its profile has been more regional than global.

Among viewers in Turkey and abroad who found it, Waiting for the Sun earned a small but loyal following. Fans often point to the performances of the younger cast and the show's quiet, domestic scenes. It helped give visibility to several actors who later appeared in higher-profile projects, and it retains a soft presence on social media and fan forums rather than mainstream pop culture.

Critical and audience response leans positive on user platforms, reflected in a 7.8/10 average from a small pool of votes. Reviewers and viewers tend to praise the realistic family dynamics, the theme of identity linked to absence, and the restrained tone. It's a show about growing up with questions, about how ordinary choices matter, and about the slow build of understanding within a family.