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Release Year1958
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorHaidar Al-Omar
WritersHaidar Al-Omar
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsTake Pity on Me
About Take Pity on Me
In one of the rural villages, lives Saadia, the beautiful and naive girl, true to her nature. Ibrahim, the playful young man, takes advantage of her simplicity and deceives her, robbing her of her honor. Fearing her family's reaction, she escapes and gives birth to an illegitimate child. She seeks refuge with a talented composer, fleeing from her family's pursuit. Love blossoms between them, and a new life begins. Eventually, her family accidentally discovers her whereabouts. Will they forgive her?
Directed by Haidar Al-Omar, Take Pity on Me leans on a strong ensemble — Badri Hassoun Farid, Hikmat Al-Qaisi, Haifa Hussein — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1958.
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