"A Regular Woman" is a story about Aynur, a German woman of Turkish descent, who faces opposition from her family as she strives for a free and self-determined life.
Her brothers refuse to accept her lifestyle, leading to escalating insults and threats. Eventually, Aynur reports her oldest brother to the police as she no longer feels safe at home.
She decides to take her child and move in with a female friend for safety. Meanwhile, her family is arranging a marriage for her brother, who will later become her killer.
They groom a young Turkish woman, Melek, to become a strict and devout Muslim in a short period of time. Melek is part of their plan to care for Aynur's child after her death.
Tragically, the story ends with the murder being committed, highlighting the struggles and dangers Aynur faced in her pursuit of freedom and independence.