Kavak Yelleri

About the series

Kavak Yelleri (Poplar Winds, English title Daydreaming) is a Turkish youth drama produced by TIMS Productions and Sony Pictures Television International. It is the Turkish remake of Dawson’s Creek and aired on Kanal D from 31 May 2007 to 30 August 2011, for five seasons and 170 episodes, directed by Kerem Çakıroğlu.

Story

The series follows a group of friends growing up in the seaside town of Urla, near İzmir, and later in Istanbul. Aslı (the Joey character) becomes a doctor, Mine (Jen) an interpreter, Efe (Pacey) opens a restaurant, and Deniz (Dawson) is a photographer who dreams of becoming a director. Over the years, Deniz’s heart is torn between Mine and Aslı, while friendships, first loves and life-changing losses shape them all.

Main cast

• Pelin Karahan as Aslı Zeybek
• İbrahim Kendirci as Deniz Akça
• Aslı Enver as Mine Ergun
• Dağhan Külegeç as Efe Kaygısız
• Ceren Moray as Su and Sarp Apak as Güven, from later seasons

Music

The soundtrack by the band Pinhani is considered a classic of Turkish TV music; the theme song “Hele Bi Gel” is still loved by a whole generation.

Why it matters

Kavak Yelleri was one of the most successful Turkish youth series and launched several careers, including those of Aslı Enver and Özge Özpirinçci.

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