Mehmet Yaşiru

Seven years before the first film, Xate, still living in her husband Aziz Veysel’s shadow, is about to become the region’s first female mayor when a routine morning send-off for Aziz turns explosive, reigniting the fierce rivalry between Xate and the power-hungry Faruk. Their conflict escalates further when there’s an unexpected call for snap elections.

Mehmet Efendi dies at a young age, leaving behind a young son and a young, beautiful wife. His widow, Melahat Hanım, dedicates everything to her son Ömer from then on. While managing the household chores, she also sews for the villagers to support the family. Her son Ömer, meanwhile, bears the pain of losing his father at a young age, and this pain makes him more mature than his peers.