# Ayla (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ayla-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% (excluded from composite) |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Can Ulkay |
| Genres | Drama, War |
| Runtime | 125 min |

## Quick answer

Ayla (2017) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Ulkay's true-story weepie dominated Turkish box office and bridged cultures with sentimental force. Directed by Can Ulkay.

## Celluloid verdict

Ulkay's true-story weepie dominated Turkish box office and bridged cultures with sentimental force.

## Synopsis

During the Korean War, a Turkish soldier adopts a lost Korean girl, forming a bond that spans decades and continents.

## Cast

İsmail Hacıoğlu, Çetin Tekindor, Kim Seol

## Where to watch

Turkey: Netflix
Japan: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ayla worth watching?**
Ayla holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Ulkay's true-story weepie dominated Turkish box office and bridged cultures with sentimental force.

**What is Ayla about?**
During the Korean War, a Turkish soldier adopts a lost Korean girl, forming a bond that spans decades and continents.

**Who directed Ayla?**
Ayla (2017) was directed by Can Ulkay.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ayla?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (85/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Ayla?**
Ayla is on Netflix in Turkey; on Prime Video in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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