An American professor arrives in Istanbul on a quest to uncover a century-old mysterious chest, believed to hold secrets connected to Sultan Abdulhamid II and the modern political struggles over oil. Driven by curiosity and academic ambition, he delves into archives, historical maps, and the city’s hidden corners, convinced that this discovery could shed light on both historical and contemporary power dynamics. His journey quickly evolves from a simple academic endeavor into a high-stakes investigation that bridges the past and present.

During his research, the professor uncovers the long-forgotten underground monasteries beneath Topkapi Palace, now the Topkapi Museum. Here, he faces resistance from the patriotic museum director and encounters members of Turkish intelligence, each wary of his intentions. As he pieces together clues, the professor reveals hidden conspiracies that stretch from the waning days of the Ottoman Empire through World War I, the Iran-Iraq War, and even leading up to the Gulf Wars. The story weaves together history, political intrigue, and adventure, as the professor navigates a web of secrets, alliances, and betrayals, uncovering truths that have long been buried beneath the surface of Istanbul.

;

Original Title

Sultanın Sırrı

Duration

100 min

Genre

Action

Producer

Filmografi

Cast

Mark Dacascos, Sinan Albayrak, Emanuel Bettencourt, Zeynep Beşerler, Burak Sergen