Gurbet Kuşları tells the drama of a family emigrating from Anatolia to the big city of Istanbul. The family arrives in Istanbul with high hopes. First they buy a house, then they open a car repair shop…

In the early days, they are all hopeful about the future, but as time goes on, everything will turn upside down. The city and life in the city affect the family members differently. The difficulties of daily life are compounded by problems that tear the family apart.

The film Gurbet Kuşları, produced in 1964, was awarded Best Film at the Antalya Film Festival. It was directed by Halit Refig.