Chokehold

A couple moves from Istanbul to a town on the Aegean coast to find peace and escape a scandal. Their attempt to start a new life is quickly disrupted when they encounter hostility from the local residents. The situation escalates as Yalın is targeted by a young man who appears to be aware of his past, leading the couple to realize they cannot trust those around them.

This Turkish drama thriller was directed by Onur Saylak and written by Hakan Günday. The film features Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ as Yalın and Funda Eryiğit as Beyza, with supporting roles played by Gürgen Öz, Müge Bayramoğlu, Onur Gürçay, and Aşkın Şenol. Produced by Ay Yapım and released on April 21, 2023, the movie has a runtime of 112 minutes.

Audience reception has been mixed. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 5,100 votes, while on TMDB it has a rating of 5.6/10 from 73 votes.