51 minSeason 1 • Episode 30
LatestWithin the framework of the social drama, the fish merchant Hamed lives a simple, quiet life with his family, until he finds himself in the middle of bitter conflicts among the big market traders, and he must confront them, otherwise he will perish among the whales.
Acting
Mostafa Shaaban's quiet desperation hits different.
Production
The market feels lived-in, chaotic, authentically Egyptian.
Creator
Mohamed Al Shawaf
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Ramadan 2024, when Egyptian families traditionally gather for nightly melodrama—this one's darker than the usual fare.
Director Mohamed Al Shawaf insisted on filming in actual Alexandria markets; several traders appear as extras and allegedly improved the dialogue.
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