The Master (2009 film)

The Master (Usta) is a 2009 Turkish drama film, directed by Bahadır Karataş, starring Yetkin Dikinciler as a small town car mechanic in who builds a small biplane in his backyard. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on May 8, 2009, won a Best Supporting Actress nomination for Hasibe Eren at the 3rd Yeşilçam Awards.

Production
The film was shot on location in Eskişehir, Turkey.

Plot
Dogan, a car mechanic in a small town, is obsessed with flying. He has been building a small biplane in his back yard for years. His wife Emine does not share his affinity for aviation and feels neglected in their marriage. When Dogan's plane crashes during an aeronautics fair, she gives him an ultimatum: he can either pursue his passion for flying or live a humble life with her, solely as a car mechanic.