A father's grief paralyzes him—until his other daughter marries rich. Capitalism: the real miracle cure.
Abdul Sattar is paralyzed as a result of his grief for his daughter Samiha, who is forced by difficult financial conditions to marry a wealthy Arab. Laila, his second daughter marries the rich Qais, and he gets treated.
Acting
Sherine brings devastating conviction to impossible material.
Production
Gloriously overwrought 80s Cairo aesthetic, all neon and desperation.
Director
Hisham abo alnasr
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1980s Egyptian cinema frequently used Gulf wealth as narrative device, reflecting real economic migration patterns.
Director Hisham abo alnasr made his reputation on socially-conscious melodramas; this remains one of his most-watched due to Sherine's star power.
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