Destiny (2019): Cast & Plot
Destiny is a 2019 romantic drama directed by Ali Bilgin, starring Engin Akyürek as Umut, Bergüzar Korel and Merve Dizdar. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Ali Bilgin
- Original language
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Turkish - Studio
- Ay Yapım
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Destiny About?
The premise of Destiny without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story explores the intersection of two lives through the budding romance between Umut and Deniz. It examines how choices, both large and small, can profoundly shape one's destiny. A simple decision by Umut – taking his dog Oscar for a walk – leads to a chance encounter with Deniz, setting in motion a series of events. That night, Umut faces a pivotal choice: embrace a path of love or confront a solitary future.
Destiny Cast & Characters
Engin Akyürek leads the cast as Umut, with Bergüzar Korel as Deniz and Merve Dizdar as Sema Yaşar. Directed by Ali Bilgin; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ali Bilgin
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Engin Akyürek as Umut - Bergüzar Korel as Deniz
- Merve Dizdar as Sema Yaşar
- İpek Bilgin as Umut'un Annesi
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- Gürkan Kaçar Festivaldeki Oyuncu
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Destiny Plot Summary
What happens in Destiny from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tanya, a woman in her twenties, is at home busy getting dressed to meet Derek, a young man she has met twice. Her friend Richa flips through Derek’s pictures on social media and voices a sharp irritation that Tanya only seems to realize what she’s getting into after the two meetings. Tanya’s feelings flicker between doubt and a growing fondness for Derek, framed by a mix of excitement and unease about where this budding connection might lead.
Full summary
The whole story of Destiny, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Destiny?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is Richa in relation to the protagonist?
Destiny Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Başka İhtimal” and “One Love”.
- Also known as
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- Başka İhtimal
- One Love
- Two Lives
- Bir Ask Iki Hayat
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Destiny FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Destiny, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Destiny?
Destiny runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Destiny released?
Destiny was released on February 15, 2019.
Who directed Destiny?
Destiny was directed by Ali Bilgin.
More films by Ali Bilgin Who is in the cast of Destiny?
Destiny stars Engin Akyürek as Umut, Bergüzar Korel as Deniz and Merve Dizdar as Sema Yaşar, among 11 credited actors.
Does Destiny have a post-credit scene?
No. Destiny has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Destiny in?
The original language of Destiny is Turkish.
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