“Aşk ve Gözyaşı”: What’s the Plot, Who’s in the Cast, and What Is It Adapted From?
Premiere & Reception
“Aşk ve Gözyaşı”, starring Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç, premiered on Friday, September 19, quickly becoming one of the season’s most talked-about dramas. The first episode made a strong start, drawing positive reactions for its performances and compelling story.
What’s the Story?
The series centers on Meyra and Selim, a couple on the brink of divorce whose love is tested by an unexpected news. Their marriage, which has long felt merely symbolic, is pushed in a new direction by life’s surprises, sending them on a deeply emotional, challenging journey. What was once a passionate, fairy-tale romance has faded into distance; two people now living like strangers under one roof.
“Some stories, when rewritten, can turn out even more beautiful than before.”
Just as everything seems to be ending, life offers a second chance—perhaps the opportunity to heal old wounds and rediscover love. Blending romance and drama, the show explores love’s fragility and rebirth.
What Is It Adapted From?
The show is an adaptation of South Korea’s hit drama “Queen of Tears”, carrying over the original’s emotional and dramatic depth for Turkish audiences. The turbulent path of Meyra and Selim delivers a grounded, touching love story.
From the couple’s fairy-tale beginning to confronting life’s hard truths, themes of love, sacrifice, and hope take center stage—painting not just a romance but a tale of the human spirit’s fragility and renewal.
Cast
- Barış Arduç — Selim Keskin
- Hande Erçel — Meyra Aksel Keskin
- Şenay Gürler — Yeliz Aksel
- Ali İpin — Çetin Aksel
- Sanem Çelik — Dilşah Yıldırım
- Senan Kara — Zuhal Aksel
- Feri Baycu Güler — Menekşe Keskin
- Kubilay Tuncer — Aziz Aksel
- Öznur Serçeler — Sema Tunalı
- Mert Denizmen — Furkan Akçay
- Aslı İnandık — Eda Keskin
- Necat Bayar — Emin Keskin
- Lorin Merhart — Harun Aksel
- Afranur Karagöz — Işıl Aksel
- Gürhan Altundaşar — Oğuz Keskin
Channel & Timeslot
“Aşk ve Gözyaşı” airs on ATV every Friday at 20:00, offering a memorable romance–drama experience.
Filming Locations & Visual Tone
Filming takes place in Istanbul. The city’s historic fabric, modern life, and striking vistas enrich the show’s atmosphere— from the Bosphorus skyline to historic landmarks and vibrant streets, adding both authenticity and aesthetic appeal.
