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Set in the 1930s, a former veterinary student takes a job in a travelling circus and falls in love with the ringmaster's wife. Jacob's life takes a turn when he jumps on a passing train and ends up in a circus. He becomes the vet for the circus animals and develops a complicated relationship with Marlena, the ringmaster's wife. As the circus faces challenges, Jacob and Marlena fall in love and decide to run away together. However, their plans are foiled when August, the ringmaster, discovers their plan and violently separates them. In the chaos that follows, Jacob and Marlena's love triumphs as they find each other and escape with Rosie the elephant. They continue to work in the circus, get married, and have a family together. Years later, Jacob recounts his story, revealing the lasting impact the circus had on his life.

Ragtime is a drama film set in the early 1900s in America. It delves into themes of racial injustice, class differences, and the impact of radical politics. The story follows various characters as their lives intersect and intertwine, revealing the complexities of society during that period. The film explores topics such as racism, revenge killing, and political scandals, while also showcasing the vibrant music and culture of the time.

Halil is a teenage boy, son of a poor porter, and sees him dying when serving a man without compassion. Halil keeps on with father's work, to pay for his younger brother and their old mother food and shelter in a slum. Then, the horse that pulled the chariot dies, and Khalil goes on, taking the animal's place. A rich man tries to kill another, and pays Halil to pick up the revolver, and take the blame - going to prison instead of him. Halil accepts, and takes the money to his mother. In prison, Halil grows up as a rowdy man. Later, fate will bring the two brothers together, but in opposite sides of the law: Halil is a paid assassin, and his brother is a public prosecutor. When the Mafia pays Halil to kill his own brother, he refuses - and the Mafia retaliates by killing his wife. Halil vows to revenge her.