Reеџat Nuri Gгјntekin'in Вђњyaprak Dг¶kгјmгјвђќ May 2026

The story follows , an idealistic and strictly moral ex-civil servant, as he moves his family from Trabzon to the bustling, rapidly changing city of Istanbul.

: The title reflects Ali Rıza Bey’s perception of his children. As each child deviates from his traditional teachings or leaves home due to moral or economic decay, he views it as a leaf falling from the family tree. The story follows , an idealistic and strictly

: Their diverse reactions to modernization drive the plot. For instance, Fikret , the eldest, escapes an unhappy home life through a difficult marriage (the first "leaf" to fall), while Şevket falls into debt and legal trouble trying to sustain the family's new, expensive lifestyle. : Their diverse reactions to modernization drive the plot

: The son's wife and primary antagonist who represents the "wrong Westernization"—prioritizing parties and superficial status over traditional family harmony. : The tragic hero who remains stubbornly attached

: The tragic hero who remains stubbornly attached to old values, leading to his eventual loneliness and alienation as the world around him changes.