SYNOPSIS:

Gülbiye, the only woman in the village farming silkworms for the purpose of producing silk thread, teaches her granddaughter Ada about silkworm farming and the oya rituals through tales, while an oya collector embarks on a journey to discover the story behind one of his favorite oya. The story introduces to us oya's, which were once the voice of oppressed women but later became a source of empowerment by allowing women to achieve economic independence.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:

Sevinç Baloğlu, graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Communication Department of Radio-Television-Cinema, began her career as a co-scriptwriter and assistant director for the film "Three Days in Kula," which won the Golden Orange Best Documentary Award in 1984. She worked at TRT and BRT. Between 2000 and 2009, she served as the general manager of the Tursak Foundation and worked in the production of numerous documentaries as a writer and producer. In 2009, she founded SU Film and directed numerous documentaries that focused on disappearing cultures, minority groups, women's rights and human history.

AWARDS AND SCREENINGS:

Best Documentary Award - Madonie Film Festival (Italy) 26th International Golden Saffron Documentary Film Festival, Suha Arın Best Documentary Award, 2nd International Gordion Archeofilm Festival-Special Jury Award For Gulden Ozel; 7 Award - 1.The Archaeology Channel -TAC Festival 2026 Best Film, 2. Best Script (by Jury), 3. Best Cinematography (by Jury), 4. Honorable Mention by Jury for Music, 5. Honorable Mention by Jury for Inspiration, 6. Honorable Mention by Jury for Public Education Value, 7. Honorable Mention for Best Narration

The documentary has been 34 international film festivals worldwide, including Mexico, Azerbaijan, Canada, Greece, Brazil, Italy, Nİgeria and the International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in Turkey.