The Turkish drama “Leyla” will premiere on the Russian TV channel Start World on 29 September.
The series tells the story of a young woman whose life has been marked by hardship since childhood. After losing her mother at an early age, Leyla’s fate worsens when her father marries Nur, a woman who once cared for his late wife. Manipulative and ambitious, Nur turns Leyla’s life into a struggle that ends with her father’s death and the loss of her home. Forced to survive among street children, Leyla vows to one day take revenge.
Years later, under the guise of a talented chef named Leylim, she reenters Nur’s household to carry out her long-planned retaliation. But her resolve is tested when she encounters Civan, Nur’s adopted son, who also happens to be Leyla’s childhood love. The series explores how unexpected feelings complicate her path of vengeance.
“Leyla” is a Turkish remake of the internationally known drama “Brazil Avenue.”