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HAMINNE (80) CENGAVER CIMEN (40) Haminne is Hunkar Yaman’s mother and Demir Yaman’s grandmother. Because of her old age, she regularly mixes up words, and confuses events and people. She remembers events of the past and thinks they are happening in the present. In her youth, Haminne was the lady of the biggest ranch in Adana while being one of the most productive and enlightened women of her time. Cengaver, who comes from one of the established and wealthy families of Adana, is in his early 40s. He owns a huge chunk of lands and is in the business of farming. Her daughter Hunkar is the apple of her eye. Hunkar is also very devoted to the mother who always supported her. Having grown up together, he is Demir Yaman's best friend. Due to their fathers being good friends, their friendship that started when they were kids continues to this day, making them as close as brothers. He values his heritage and is very traditional. Even though he is a good and conscientious person at heart when it comes to Demir, he will defend even his poorest decisions. He has an aggressive personality. When pissed off, he loses all common sense and will fight anyone without hesitating to draw his gun. He places great value on friendship and loyalty. He never wrongs his loved ones. However, if he is the one wronged, he will disregard the past and fight to a finish. He has a wife named Nihal and a 5-year-old son, Ali.