Sibling Share (Series)

Brother's Share, is a Turkish comedy-drama series that began airing in 2014. Produced and written by Selçuk Aydemir, the series draws attention with its story centered on brotherhood, solidarity, and dreams. The main roles are played by Ahmet Kural, Murat Cemcir, and Seda Bakan.

The series follows the lives of two brothers living in Istanbul. Metin and Ali, who work as plumbers and run a neighborhood café, pursue an ambitious goal alongside their ordinary lives: developing an invention using boron as a local and alternative energy source. While striving to realize this dream inherited from their father, they navigate the challenges of daily life, love, and family relationships.

Brother's Share blends humor with drama to explore sibling bonds, friendship, and the pursuit of hope. The series intertwines the characters’ efforts to achieve their dreams with reflections on everyday life in society.

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Metin Özdemir (Ahmet Kural): One of the brothers, known for his dreamy, impulsive, often frantic yet affectionate personality. He enthusiastically embraces his curiosity for inventions and frequently finds himself in comical situations. He is recognized for his love for Eda.

Ali Özdemir (Murat Cemcir): Metin’s older brother. He serves as his balance with his more mature, planned, and rational demeanor. He remains devoted to his dreams but keeps his feet firmly on the ground. The series also explores his relationship with his former wife, Şükriye Duru.

Feyza Özdemir (Seda Bakan): The siblings’ sister. She is sometimes protective and sometimes guiding. She is the one who regularly brings income to the household. She works with Deniz and Kartal under the supervision of Büyük Hilmi in various locations. She is known in the series for her interest in Deniz.

Tahsin Özdemir (Rıza Akın): The father of Ali, Metin, and Feyza. A devoted Beşiktaş fan and retired engineer, he is one of the original thinkers behind the boron-powered engine concept.

Hamiyet Özdemir (Ayşe Kökçü): The mother of Ali, Metin, and Feyza. Although traditionally inclined, she also demonstrates unexpected initiatives throughout the series.

Yiğit Tokerli (Ali İhsan Varol): An engineer who works with Tahsin to develop a boron-powered engine. Later, he joins forces with Ali and Metin to bring the idea to life.

Büyük Hilmi (Şinasi Yurtsever): One of the neighborhood’s colorful characters, known for his obsession with money and as the wealthiest resident. His attempts to reconcile with his ex-wife are also a recurring theme in the series.

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Sezai (Ayhan Taş): The neighborhood’s auto mechanic. He is often remembered for his humorous and exaggerated behavior. He is highly skilled at his job but generally prioritizes his own interests.

Oğuzhan (Korhan Herduran): An accountant who is very poor at making money. In the second season of the series, he enters into a business partnership with Sezai.

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Turgut (Tuncay Beyazıt): The neighborhood’s roofer. He greatly admires Sezai.

Şerif Amca (Sadık Gürbüz): One of the neighborhood’s plumbers. In his own words, his only job is “making repairs.”

Tarık and Sinan (Tarık Bayrak, Ahmet Arslan): Tarık is Turgut’s apprentice; Sinan is Sezai’s apprentice. Both are known in the series for their interest in Feyza.

Kartal (Cemil Şahin): Creates comedic moments in the series through misunderstandings. He deeply loves his friend Deniz and refuses to share him with anyone.

Deniz (Kadir Polatçı): Known in the series for his mischief. He is very popular among girls and is close friends with Kartal. He is the person Feyza is attracted to.

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Eda Duru (İpek Yaylacıoğlu): The neighborhood pharmacist. She and Metin are attracted to each other. She is the sister of Metin’s former wife, Şükriye Duru.

Emrah (Emrah Kaman): Emrah from Sivas. His real name is Emre, but he mistakenly told Eda his name was Emrah, so everyone knows him by that name. He is Eda’s friend from university. He draws attention due to his resemblance to Metin and his constant reminders of being from Sivas. He loves Eda, creating a love triangle between Eda, Metin, and Emrah.

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Şükriye Duru (Berfu Öngören): Ali’s former wife. Their marriage ended after only three months due to Ali’s attempt at infidelity. After the divorce, she takes on multiple jobs to stand on her own two feet and eventually rises to the position of manager at her workplace.

The series is produced by NTC Media. Filming primarily took place in Istanbul. Sets and locations reflect the intimate atmosphere of a neighborhood and the lifestyle of the working class.