Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Istanbul, Shahrazad: Tears of Istanbul is a cinematic drama that tells the story of an impossible love. Shahrazad, a brilliant and hopeful young woman on her way to becoming a doctor, dreams of a joyful life with her fiancé, Ferhat. But when Ferhat is unjustly sentenced to death, Shahrazad’s world collapses. In a desperate attempt to save him, she seeks help from Büyükbey, a powerful figure with a dark and deadly influence. What she doesn’t realize is that every favor from Büyükbey comes at a dangerous price. Meanwhile, a forced marriage between Büyükbey’s daughter Sirin and his nephew Kubat becomes part of a larger scheme to protect his empire, ensnaring them all in a web of betrayal, love, and sacrifice.