You Do You, originally titled Merve Kült, follows Merve Kult, a young aspiring fashion designer, who ends up pursuing a romance with her boss while on the verge of losing her home.
Directed by Cemal Alpan and written by Ceylan Naz Baycan, You Do You is a Turkish romcom featuring Ahsen Eroğlu, known for her role in the French comedy-drama Call My Agent!. The movie follows Merve Kult as she unexpectedly finds herself entangled in an exciting situation with her boss after she gets faced with eviction.
You Do You Story Summary
Merve Kult (Ahsen Eroğlu) is a driven and ambitious young woman full of aspirations to pursue a career as a fashion designer. At 24 years old, she finds herself living with her mother, Nevra Kult, who is a respected retired journalist known for both her beauty and her remarkable work. However, their differing views on Merve’s future create a source of tension between them.
While Merve holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, her true passion lies in the world of fashion. She yearns to express her creativity and make a name for herself as a fashion designer. Unfortunately, Nevra is unconvinced of Merve’s talents and firmly believes that her daughter should pursue a stable career in a business firm. Nevra emphasizes the importance of financial independence and urges Merve to secure a job as soon as possible.
Despite their conflicting viewpoints, Nevra recognizes the significance of Merve’s dreams and wants to support her in some way. Leveraging her vast network of contacts, Nevra manages to arrange an interview for Merve with a prestigious fashion magazine brand in Turkey. Merve’s heart skips a beat at the mere thought of encountering Leyla Madrali, the renowned editor of the country’s top fashion magazine.
Merve receives warm wishes from her supportive neighbors, Sehmuz and Gulgun, before her interview. However, the interview doesn’t go well, leaving Merve feeling disheartened. When she returns home, she discovers that Anil Gurman, a prominent investor, has purchased their building, which was previously owner by her father. Anil’s lawyer orders everyone to move out within two months. This news devastates Merve although her father needed to sell the house to pay off debts.
Merve’s father lives with another woman and has a son with her. The fact that her parents live separately but also never actually divorced adds to the complexity of the situation. Merve faces an uncertain future, with her dreams of becoming a fashion designer overshadowed by the loss of her home and financial instability.
One day, when they were all high, Merve and her friends came up with the concept of a dating app in which all of the users wear masks to promote interest based on personality rather than faces. After learning about Merve’s desire to succeed in the fashion industry, Merve’s friend Nil suggests that she create a personal brand on social media, and as a result, Merve begins to gain some momentum.
Anil Gurman, to whom they sell their company idea, agrees to help them get money for their dating app, Soulmates. It turns out that the person who has been stalking Merve is actually him – something she is unaware of. Along with investing in the firm, he offers Merve a job at his e-commerce site but weirdly, orders his assistant to treat her badly. Merve tries to open up to her father about how he abandoned her when she was a youngster, but he doesn’t get it and offers to give her money instead.
Meeting as strangers, Merve and Anil start a conversation on Soulmates. Anil dresses up as a wolf whereas Merve transforms into a gazelle. However, Merve doesn’t realize that the person she’s talking to knows her identity and starts pouring her heart out to him. In return, Anil provides her with insightful guidance to assist her with challenges and help her handle both her personal and professional issues.
Later, Merve and her friends throw a Soulmates masquerade party where people disguise themselves within their masks. When the wolf eventually appears wearing the jacket that Merve had advised Anil to have custom-made for himself, Merve begins to grow concerned.
Meanwhile, one of Merve’s ideas gets stolen by her colleague and Anil’s firm decides to try it out and hold a fashion competition. Merve gets assigned by her supervisors to work extended hours throughout the night as a consequence, as they feel that Merve may have inadvertently disrespected or challenged them in front of Anil during a meeting. The romance blossoms between Anil and Merve on the same night. Somehow, Merve becomes certain that Anil is the wolf she’s been talking to on the dating app.
You Do You Ending Explained
Why Did Anil Buy The Building?
When Anil and Nevra finally meet, the truth about the past is revealed. He’s been preparing for the meeting with Nevra for years. Anil bought the building with the intention of demolishing it and destroying Nevra’s life. It is revealed that Nevra used to be a friend of Anil’s father, but she turned against him when she found out about his illegal export ring. Nevra’s actions brought Anil and his family to the streets. However, Nevra admits that when she discovered his father’s illicit export ring, she was merely carrying out her duty as a journalist to expose his father. Nevra tells Anil that she and her husband bought the building from Anil’s mother to help her pay off her debts.
Anil also claims that Nevra wooed his father. She responds, however, that he was always in love with her and not the other way around, and even hands Anil love notes that his father had written to her. Nevra hands over Anil the evidence that proved his father’s guilt. However, nothing mattered to Nevra apart from his sense of revenge, but seeing the love letters of his father does make him question his belief. Before leaving, Nevra confidently claims that she’s not afraid of Anil, but she warns him to stay away from Merve.
Through the Soulmates app, Anil requests Merve for a meeting. When Anil arrives at the spot with his wolf mask on, Merve addresses Anil, acknowledging that she’s aware of his identity. Although Anil and Merve kiss, he knows she won’t forgive him for what he has done and decides to leave. The dating app is destroyed by Anil and the investors’ irrational subscription fees. Nevra lays down the truth in front of Merve about Anil and their history. Nevra then exhorts Merve to work towards her fashion objectives even as she prepares to return to her job in a new online newsroom. With newfound confidence, Merve obtains a divorce from her husband.
Merve focuses on her collection and secures first place in the fashion show. Anil consults a monk while meditating on a mountain. A revelation hits Anil as he understands that he must extend apologies and make amends. After returning to Istanbul, Anil updates the lease with the names of everyone residing in the building.
Does Anil Get A Second Chance With Merve?
After attending the wedding of her friends Nil and Murat, Anil seizes the opportunity to have a heartfelt conversation with Merve. Filled with remorse, he sincerely apologizes for his past actions and begs for her forgiveness. Recognizing the sincerity in his words, Merve requests some time to reflect and consider his plea. During this period, Merve’s hard work and determination finally pay off, as she secures her dream position at the renowned fashion publication she has always aspired to join. As her professional life flourishes, Merve gains newfound confidence and clarity.
When the time comes for Merve to respond to Anil’s plea, she feels ready to make a decision. With her career on a promising path, she understands the importance of forgiveness and second chances. Merve musters the strength to convey her affirmative response to Anil, accepting his apology and expressing her willingness to give their relationship another chance. With their hearts reconciled and a shared understanding of their past mistakes, Merve and Anil reunite, ready to embark on a new chapter in their journey together.
You Do You is now streaming on Netflix.
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