Under Construction(2003)

Under Construction is a Turkish drama about two construction workers from Istanbul who dream of relocating to Italy for better opportunities. As they scrape together savings for their escape, they're drawn into their boss's criminal underworld—a dangerous entanglement neither anticipated. What begins as a simple plan to build a better life spirals into something far darker and more complicated than they imagined. The film explores themes of ambition, desperation, and the unforeseen consequences that come when ordinary people brush against crime. Caught between their hopes for a brighter future and the murky reality of their situation, the workers discover that some shortcuts come at a devastating cost.