Büyük Yemin plot
Hamza, a powerful landlord, wants to be the sole master of the water in his village. When a hardworking villager named Ahmet tries to stop him, trouble ensues and Ahmet is killed by Hamza. Iraz and Ali, Ahmet's wife and son, are now on their own and are constantly harassed by Hamza, this time claiming the land from the poor people. But Ali doesn't give in and out of desperation he shoots Hamza dead. He ends up in prison where he spends 14 years. Once free, Ali's troubles start again when it turns out that Hamza's four sons are out for revenge.