Mortal World 2
Each member of the Mermer family, struggles with their own problems. Serhan has difficulty adjusting Begüm, to their new life. While Serhat is now missing a woman in his life, Gazanfer struggles to keep his family together.
The film earned $7.0M at the global box office.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
Mortal World 2 (2023) exemplifies carefully calibrated plot construction, characteristic of Ali Atay's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 1 hour and 57 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.1, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Samet and his crew are back to their small-time schemes, trying to make a living through petty cons and hustles in Istanbul. The group dynamic shows them struggling but together.. Significantly, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 14 minutes when A major opportunity emerges - a high-stakes con involving a valuable item or wealthy mark - but it comes with dangerous complications and connections to organized crime figures from their past.. At 12% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 30 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 26% of the runtime. This indicates the protagonist's commitment to Samet makes the decision to commit to the elaborate con. The crew actively chooses to enter the dangerous world of the big leagues, crossing a point of no return with their plan in motion., moving from reaction to action.
At 59 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 50% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. Structural examination shows that this crucial beat False victory - the con appears to be working perfectly. The crew believes they've pulled it off and celebration ensues, but the audience sees hints that things aren't as secure as they think., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 88 minutes (75% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, The con falls apart completely. The crew is exposed, someone may be hurt or betrayed, and their friendship fractures. Samet faces the loss of everything - the score, his friends' trust, and possibly the Mirror World relationship., reveals the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 94 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 80% of the runtime. Samet has a realization that brings together the theme - he understands that real wealth is in authentic relationships, not cons. He chooses to stop running schemes on himself and others, finding a way to make things right., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
Mortal World 2's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs proven narrative structure principles that track dramatic progression. By mapping Mortal World 2 against these established plot points, we can identify how Ali Atay utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish Mortal World 2 within the comedy genre.
Comparative Analysis
Additional comedy films include The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, The Bad Guys and Lake Placid.
Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Samet and his crew are back to their small-time schemes, trying to make a living through petty cons and hustles in Istanbul. The group dynamic shows them struggling but together.
Theme
A character warns Samet that "the biggest con is the one you play on yourself" - foreshadowing his need to face his own self-deception and grow beyond quick schemes.
Worldbuilding
Introduction to the crew's current situation, their relationships, debts, and the underground world they operate in. Establishes their code, their humor, and the stakes of their lifestyle.
Disruption
A major opportunity emerges - a high-stakes con involving a valuable item or wealthy mark - but it comes with dangerous complications and connections to organized crime figures from their past.
Resistance
The crew debates whether to take the risky job. They research the mark, plan the con, and argue about the dangers. Samet struggles between playing it safe and taking the big score that could change everything.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
Samet makes the decision to commit to the elaborate con. The crew actively chooses to enter the dangerous world of the big leagues, crossing a point of no return with their plan in motion.
Mirror World
Introduction or deepening of a romantic subplot or meaningful friendship that represents an honest life - someone who believes in Samet beyond his scheming, showing him what genuine connection looks like.
Premise
The con unfolds with comedic complications, near-misses, and escalating absurdity. The crew navigates disguises, double-crosses, and the chaos of their elaborate scheme. This is the "fun and games" of the heist comedy.
Midpoint
False victory - the con appears to be working perfectly. The crew believes they've pulled it off and celebration ensues, but the audience sees hints that things aren't as secure as they think.
Opposition
The con unravels as dangerous figures close in. The crew's lies catch up with them, internal tensions rise, and the real threat of violence and betrayal emerges. Everything gets harder and more dangerous.
Collapse
The con falls apart completely. The crew is exposed, someone may be hurt or betrayed, and their friendship fractures. Samet faces the loss of everything - the score, his friends' trust, and possibly the Mirror World relationship.
Crisis
Samet sits in the darkness of failure, confronting his pattern of self-deception and hurting those who care about him. The crew members separately process the betrayal and loss.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
Samet has a realization that brings together the theme - he understands that real wealth is in authentic relationships, not cons. He chooses to stop running schemes on himself and others, finding a way to make things right.
Synthesis
The finale where Samet and the crew execute a final play - not for money, but to save each other and right their wrongs. They use their con-artist skills for genuine good, facing down the antagonist with unity restored.
Transformation
Final image mirrors the opening but shows growth - the crew together again, but with honest work or honest relationships. Samet has transformed from a con artist who cons himself into someone who values truth and friendship.