Good Hands, the 2022 romantic drama, involved Melisa contacting the father of her son Can in a rather unusual way. The film ended with Firat taking responsibility for Can while Melisa said goodbye to her, as she knew she didn't have much time left thanks to her cancer. The first film was a Turkish Netflix original and was about people coming together as a family and learning uncomfortable truths about each other. The second film is an extension of that universe and premiered on Netflix on May 23, 2024. It was directed by Ketche, who also made the first film.
In Good Hands 2 picks up where the first film left off. Can now lives with Firat. Thanks to Melisa, Firat now knows that Can is his son, while the boy has not yet been informed of the same. He still believes that his mother left him with his boyfriend, who was his guardian or father figure to him. While Firat is a successful businessman, he is still struggling to be a good father and deal with Melisa's untimely death. He's also a little mad at her for not telling him about Can sooner.
Director: Ketche
Writer: Hakan Bonomo
Stars: Kaan Urgancioglu, Melisa Pamuk, Mert Ege Ak
However, Firat has been an alcoholic since Melisa's death and the doctor informs him of the danger of cirrhosis, a disease from which his father also died. On the other hand, Can seeks to make a time machine and reveals that he wants to convey his love for his mother one last time. Amid the evolving relationship dynamics between Firat and Can, the former meets Senez, an architect who has been sober for a while and a depression patient. He brings a drunk Firat home, which makes him want to pursue her as a potential partner, and she prepares a plan to make sure Can feels comfortable with her. Did Can accept her as a possible partner for her father? Will Firat fall back into the path of alcoholism and potentially give himself a life-threatening illness?
The writing of the film is as simple as the first, but is elevated by the emotions, layers and depth given to both the narrative and the characters. In a rare feat, the sequel turned out to be much better than the first. Hakan Bonomo's writing shines through the screen as a simple story of a father and son that becomes more about a story of overcoming pain, learning to deal with each other, and as a result, letting new people in. their lives. These themes are explored with great subtlety and sensitivity.
No theatrics or exaggerated drama are included in the script to expand certain subplots. It was interesting to observe the amount of time that was given for the father-son relationship to grow. There were many shows, especially those coming from the Middle East, that focused solely on the mother-son relationship. This film and its prequel made sure to put a lot of importance on the father-son relationship and how important it is for a child, whether a girl or a boy, to have a father figure.
The sensitive portrayal of the father is a big win. Even when at times, some situations require one of the characters to get into physical altercations; the aftermath and consequences are expressed through good writing and execution. The writers also did an amazing job of talking about mental health and its importance in slowly moving forward with life and coping. In passing, the writers have mentioned that Can attended sessions with a psychiatrist. Sezen tackling depression after the death of a loved one is a very welcome discussion in a mainstream film coming from Netflix Middle East.
The film's direction is a little shaky at times, especially towards a subplot in which Firat turns to alcohol just before the climax, but gains control as the writing fills with emotions that elevate the viewing experience. We guarantee audiences will be teary-eyed and smiling at the end of the movie. The chemistry between the trio (Firat, Can and Sezen) is amazing, to say the least. There is a sense of togetherness, love and family as the film builds towards the climax.
Fortunately, the film's writers did not deviate from the main plot and kept the narrative simple and connected. In Good Hands 2 has many similarities to the first film. Anyone who enjoyed the first film will be able to point out the similarities, especially at the beginning and end. However, the writing is so good that there is no redundancy seen in the film. It only adds to the excitement for this film. The ending of the film is predictable, but the complexity of the script makes the film full of feelings.
The romance shown between Firat and Sezen is written and translated on the screen in the most realistic way. A lot of credit must be given to the directors and actors for making sure to add the essence of realism and subtlety.
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