Parents' Guide to Don't Leave

Unfortunately, this modern love drama begins its story with a sexual assault that somehow leads to the woman falling for the man. In Don't Leave, the relationship itself is shown with respect, each partner trying their best to stay engaged and passionate, while also pursuing and succeeding at their careers, but the way the two meet leaves a foul taste that, well, doesn't leave. To be specific, while out at a bar trying to forget his old relationship, Semih looks across the room and sees Dephne. Soon, he forcefully surprises her at the bar, kisses her on the mouth, and then tries to laugh it off. Later, a "friend" tells Dephne that Semih is "actually a good guy." And just like that, somehow, everything is fine, and suddenly Dephne is romantically interested in Semih.

What follows is a series of mistakes by Semih (missed appointments, not caring enough, thinking about himself too much, not wanting to go to certain events) divided up with memories of "good times" (mainly sexual encounters). The entire film looks through Semih's gaze and only sees his pain, heartbreak, and suffering. In fact, Dephne only really shows up throughout the film to be grumpy, complain about something, be jealous, be sexual, or care for Semih when he catches a cold.