Hasan (played by Taner Birsel) is a protagonist in Summer Book.
Mustafa's younger brother and a self-imposed family outsider living a solitary, post-divorce life. He is thrust into family affairs after his brother's coma and takes on the role of investigator to uncover the truth about the suspected mistress and missing funds. Ali (played by Tayfun Gunay) is a protagonist in Summer Book.
The 10-year-old son of Mustafa and Guler. He faces dual pressures from childhood bullying at school and the economic reality of selling chewing gum to support the family during their crisis. Veysel (played by Harun Ozuag) appears in Summer Book.
The teenage son of the family. During the patriarch's incapacitation, he expresses a strong desire to abandon his military academy training in favor of studying business administration. Guler (played by Ayten Tokun) appears in Summer Book.
Mustafa's wife and the family's emotional anchor. Her trust is severely tested by suspicions of her husband's infidelity and the sudden loss of his financial contribution, forcing her to manage the household and sons alone. Mustafa (played by Osman Inan) appears in Summer Book.
A hardworking and ambitious agricultural merchant who serves as the narrative catalyst. Portrayed as cold and austere toward his family, his sudden brain hemorrhage and subsequent coma unravel long-suppressed family tensions and secrets.
Summer Book (2008) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Hasan
(played by Taner Birsel) — protagonist
Mustafa's younger brother and a self-imposed family outsider living a solitary, post-divorce life. He is thrust into family affairs after his brother's coma and takes on the role of investigator to un...
Ali
(played by Tayfun Gunay) — protagonist
The 10-year-old son of Mustafa and Guler. He faces dual pressures from childhood bullying at school and the economic reality of selling chewing gum to support the family during their crisis.
Veysel
(played by Harun Ozuag) — supporting
The teenage son of the family. During the patriarch's incapacitation, he expresses a strong desire to abandon his military academy training in favor of studying business administration.
Guler
(played by Ayten Tokun) — supporting
Mustafa's wife and the family's emotional anchor. Her trust is severely tested by suspicions of her husband's infidelity and the sudden loss of his financial contribution, forcing her to manage the ho...
Mustafa
(played by Osman Inan) — supporting
A hardworking and ambitious agricultural merchant who serves as the narrative catalyst. Portrayed as cold and austere toward his family, his sudden brain hemorrhage and subsequent coma unravel long-su...
Key Relationships
Hasan → Ali
(Family Uncle)
Hasan → Veysel
(Family Uncle)
Hasan → Guler
(Family Brother-in-law)
Hasan → Mustafa
(Family Brother)
Veysel → Ali
(Family Brother)
Guler → Ali
(Family Mother)
Guler → Veysel
(Family Mother)
Mustafa → Ali
(Family Father)
Mustafa → Veysel
(Family Father)
Mustafa → Guler
(Family Husband)
Story Analysis
A family navigates crisis, suspicion, and truth after the patriarch's coma, ultimately finding resilience through unity.
Plot Progression
The Patriarch's Collapse
Fractured Family Dynamics
The Search for Truth
Revelation and Reconciliation
Directed by Seyfi Teoman
Summer Book (2008) · 5.8/10 · comedy, drama, romance
