Dönence

Dönence (translated title: The Tropical) is a Turkish television series produced by D Media, falls under the genres of youth, romance, and drama. It is directed by Serdar Gözelekli and features a screenplay written by Nuray Uslu, Banu Yılmaz, Hamza Akyıldız, Ebru Hacıoğlu, İbrahim Güler, and Melek Ordu. The series is adapted from the Israeli TV series Exceptional. The lead roles in the show are played by Emre Kınay, Caner Topçu, Sümeyye Aydoğan, and Atakan Hoşgören. The series is scheduled for premier, with its first episode aired on July 4, 2023.

Plot
Throughout the summer, Gece makes plans to attend university and play music with her boyfriend, Emir, in Istanbul. However, all her dreams are put on hold when her family suddenly decides to leave the city and move to Foça due to the special condition of Gece's sister, Gülce. Gülce suffers from Asperger's Syndrome and finds it challenging to cope with the crowded and bustling environment of Istanbul.

In Foça, Gece meets Özgür, a handsome instructor at the Surf club where Gülce is enrolled. Özgür has dedicated his life to taking care of his brother, Rüzgar, who also suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, triggered by the tragic loss of their parents in a fire accident. As Gece and Özgür grow closer, Gece learns to perceive life from a more mature perspective, while Özgür realizes that life is too short to be postponed. The unexpected arrival of Emir in Foça brings new obstacles into Gece's life.

Filming location
Dönence was filmed in Istanbul, and İzmir, Turkey. The series showcases various iconic locations in Istanbul and İzmir, including university and the beaches of İzmir, where vibrant scenery have been captured.