A father visits his son, Billy, in a Turkish prison to deliver news of a lengthy sentence and provide supplies. The scene captures the father's transition from forced optimism to a devastating emotional breakdown as he grapples with his helplessness and rage against the legal system.
FATHER: With good time Billy it works out to about 3 years...then there's the appeal. Yesil, Davis, they're all working for you. We're going to try to make a deal to get you transferred to a Stateside prison. And Davis thinks there might be a political amnesty any month...
FATHER: Look - I know it sou
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