Something Useful

Leyla, an accomplished lawyer with a penchant for poetry, embarks on an emotional journey aboard a long-distance train. Her destination: her high school reunion dinner. Little did she know, this seemingly mundane trip would become the backdrop to an extraordinary story that intertwines lives and challenges preconceived notions of human resilience and choice.During her train ride, Leyla meets Canan, a young nursing student who is grappling with a heart-wrenching moral dilemma: assisting in the suicide of Yavuz, a paralyzed man seeking an end to his suffering. As they converse through the night, Leyla's empathetic nature compels her to not only listen but ultimately offer her support.As dawn approaches and the train inches closer to its destination, the diverse passengers share their own poignant tales of love, loss, and survival. Through these stories, Leyla discovers a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper connection with humanity. Ultimately, she decides to accompany Canan in her mission to help Yavuz confront his final days, leaving behind an indelible mark on each of them.This evocative film takes audiences through the complexities of life, love, and loss while exploring the power of compassion and the unexpected friendships that can form in the most unlikely of places—a long-distance train ride.