Synopsis
The carefree existence of a spoiled man comes to an end when his mother is arrested. With no education or tangible skills, the man’s only salvation lies in finding his mysterious, rich father whom he has never met. Moving from Alexandria to Cairo, the man becomes embroiled in an affair, while also falling for a pure-hearted journalist who is attempting to assist him in his aimless, futile journey. Adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s 1964 novel of the same title.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Hossam El Dine MostafaDirector
- Hussein El-MohandessScreenplay
Cast
- Rushdy AbazaSaber صابر
- ShadiaKarima كريمة
- Soad HosnyElham إلهام
- Tahiya CarioccaSaber's Mother بسيمة عمران
- Hassan El BaroudyKhalil Abo Elnaga خليل أبو النجا
- Mohammad Tawfiqمحمد الصّاوي
- Ahmad Loxerوكيل النيابة
- Fayek Bahgatعلي السرياقوسي
- Rashad HamedCast
- Hussain Ismaelعبدالله
- Qadria KamelCast
- Abdel Ghani El Nagdiعبدالباقي
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Themes
black and white