Ayla: The Daughter of War (2017) – Filming Locations
Drama / War / History · Directed by Can Ulkay · Starring İsmail Hacıoğlu, Kim Seol
In 1950, amidst the ravages of the Korean War, Sergeant Süleyman stumbles upon a a half-frozen little girl, with no parents and no help in sight and he risks his own life to save her, smuggling her into his army base and out of harm’s way.
Where was Ayla: The Daughter of War filmed?
- Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul – Opening scenes establishing the war-torn landscape and civilian life during the Korean War aftermath. The film uses Istanbul's historic districts to represent the post-war Turkish setting where the narrative unfolds
- Cappadocia, Turkey, Cappadocia – Rural Turkish landscape scenes depicting the mountainous terrain where much of the story takes place. The distinctive geological formations of Cappadocia provide an authentic backdrop for the film's Turkish village settings
- Ankara, Turkey, Ankara – Urban sequences showing Turkish city life and military/civilian interactions. Turkey's capital city serves as a key location for scenes depicting the broader social context of post-war Turkish society