# A Run for Money (1999) — on MUBI?

- **Director:** Reha Erdem
- **Cast:** Taner Birsel, Bennu Yıldırımlar, Zuhal Gencer, Engin Alkan, Sermet Yeşil
- **Genres:** Drama
- **Runtime:** 94 min
- **MUBI rating:** 8.0/10 (1753 ratings)

## Available on MUBI in
- 🇹🇷 Turkey — until September 30

## Synopsis
The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold.  Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.

Watch on MUBI: https://mubi.com/films/a-run-for-money

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