Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç in the new movie 'Rüzgara Bırak'

The movie "Rüzgara Bırak" ("Leave It to the Wind"), directed by Engin Erden and starring Hande Erçel and Barış Arduç, will air for NOW channel viewers on May 16, 2026 (following its premiere on Netflix on February 14).

"Leave It to the Wind" is a wonderful film thanks to its simple yet engaging narrative tone that aligns with the rhythms of nature. It showcases stunning natural beauty, balanced by people who make no claim to its ownership, and reminds us how a slower pace can make it easier to savor life. The film captures the unique pleasure of taking the first step—even if it is sometimes difficult—expressing that life always has a side open to discovery, and making us realize that simplicity can equate to richness. The actors, who deliver worthy performances, along with the music and a peaceful storyline, further enhance its viewing appeal.

The film's story follows Aslı Mansoy (Hande Erçel), the CEO of a powerful and well-known Istanbul-based company co-owned by her father and his friend Nazmi, who is following in her father's footsteps. The focus is also on Ege Yazıcı (Barış Arduç), who has had a strained relationship with his father since childhood and hasn't stepped foot in Istanbul since his mother's death, carving out a modest life for himself in Çeşme, managing a restaurant and teaching surfing.

Aslı and Ege, both children of the company's owners, have not spoken since they were five years old, as Ege spent most of his life abroad and prefers not to see his father. The film explores an urgent need for money due to the company's difficult financial circumstances, and the belief that this need can be met by building a new hotel on a plot of land in Çeşme. Ege, the company's silent partner who opposes building a hotel on this land, forces Aslı to travel to Çeşme to convince him...