The Embrace of Awaiting Clouds

Barış, an actor disheartened by the lack of meaningful roles, faces a breakup due to a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Nedim, a highly respected intellectual in cinema circles, has a mysterious encounter with a stranger in his apartment. Amidst the heated elections for the new cinema society president, Ülkü, an actress searching for meaning in her life, decides to have a child without a father.

After his breakup with Irmak, Barış confronts Meray, believing she's the cause of their split and it leads to a tense faceoff over their differing ethics. Meanwhile, Emir, an aspiring director, is striving to build a professional network and develop a romantic relationship with a young actress, while Pelin uncovers an unsettling side of her husband, Saygın.

Gültekin, an author criticized for a perceived sellout, extends a TV program offer to Nedim, who is reluctant to accept. Meanwhile, Emir feels embarrassed by his mother. Pelin confronts Saygın about his unusual behavior, while Meray and Barış grow closer in Irmak’s absence.

Frustrated by the separation, Barış exhibits uncharacteristic behaviors and struggles to reach out to Irmak, who still feels betrayed. Meanwhile, Ülkü feels let down by Buket during a house party, and Nedim confronts Meray about Barış and Irmak.

Irmak rejects Barış’s apology after a heart-wrenching quarrel, while Emir finally presents his film to a group of influential individuals, including Buket. Gültekin has a deep, personal conversation with Seher, and Saygın feels diminished by his in-laws.

Saygın is devastated when he learns his wife’s real thoughts about him during a therapy session. At the same time, Nedim, showing symptoms of dementia, implicitly accuses his young guests of stealing his money. Despite the significant age gap between them, Gültekin begins to fall for Seher, and Barış and Irmak finally reconcile, much to Meray’s disappointment.

Pelin tells Saygın that she wants a divorce, leaving him feeling helpless, while Nedim vents to those around him about his estranged child. Faik pressures Can to create a documentary on mosques solely for financial gain, a move that others view as petty.

Overwhelmed by grief, Saygın lashes out at a janitor but manages to avoid charges. Meanwhile, Ülkü's role in a show awakens her desire to have a child, though she is disheartened by Buket's dismissive confrontation. Seher confides in Gültekin that she might be pregnant, while Emir takes advantage of his newfound charisma.

Ülkü finds a potential father for her child in a businessman who has feelings for her, while Buket is offered the position of the new leader of the film society. At her birthday party, Özgen confronts Emir angrily for not casting her in his new film. Meanwhile, Nedim discovers that he does not actually have a child, and Gültekin is unwilling to raise the baby with Seher.

Faik's unexpected death shocks everyone, just as the society is red-tagged due to mounting debt. Nedim discovers that Kerem is the one behind the social media gossip and tip-offs. Humiliated, Saygın moves in with his mother, who welcomes him with open arms, while Pelin feels at peace with the separation and Seher terminates her pregnancy.