[1] The film tells the story of a young punk kid who wants to leave Istanbul in pursuit of a successful music career in California.
[17][18][19][20] In 90's tumultuous Istanbul, Ozan is a young punk rocker who dreams of releasing a record in California.
Ozan leaves home to meet with his friend Deniz who tells him about a cruise ticket to California the next morning.
Mu Tunç's script was inspired by his childhood memories[21] which his brother was one of the founding member of the pioneer punk bands in Istanbul.
[3][4] Many aspects of the film mirrored 1990's underground life in Istanbul[17] and offers a look into a subculture that was largely unknown in Turkey[22] and worldwide.