In this stylish drama, Turkish filmmaker Dervis Zaim tells the story of a man who defies both divine and human laws to assist a friend, only to face unfortunate consequences. The film, titled "Nokta" (aka "Dot"), begins with a brief prologue set in the 13th Century. Here, a calligrapher races against time to complete a copy of the Koran before the invading Mongol army strikes, sending his assistant to fetch some ink. Fast forward to the 21st Century, where we meet Selim Hodja, a descendant of the family that commissioned the holy book in the prologue. Struggling financially, Selim decides to sell the rare Koran and seeks the help of Ahmet, an artist and calligrapher fresh out of prison. Reluctant to navigate the underground market for religious artifacts alone, Ahmet turns to Cengiz, a notorious figure in local organized crime, who claims he can find a suitable buyer. However, as Selim and Ahmet become increasingly involved with Cengiz and his associates, they find themselves entangled in a web of criminal activities from which escape seems impossible. "Nokta" made its North American debut at the 2008 Toronto World Film Festival.