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The romance genre features the theme of romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters. These stories focus on the development of love, desire, and intimacy between protagonists, often exploring the challenges, conflicts, and triumphs that arise in their relationships.

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The young girl suffers from a serious heart condition. In order not to shorten her life, she should stay away from all kinds of excitement, including love. When Göksel and Filiz meet, they are both unaware of this bitter truth.

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Filiz Akın, Sadri Alisik, Göksel Arsoy, Hüseyin Baradan, Sadettin Erbil, Hulusi Kentmen, Ahmet Kostarika, Senih Orkan, Nejat Saydam, Ali Şen, and Reha Yurdakul in Beyaz güvercin (1963)

Filiz Akın, Göksel Arsoy, Hulusi Kentmen, Nejat Saydam, and Reha Yurdakul in Beyaz güvercin (1963)

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