
A couple has a disagreement, after which the husband leaves his wife and daughter (Siham) in Lebanon and travels abroad. They get to know the boxer (Ezzat), Siham falls in love with him and he loves her back, but the mother falls in love with him too and tries to separate them by forcing (Siham) to marry a wealthy man, and she succeeds in doing so, but (Siham) refuses the marriage and travels to her father, and tries to convince him to return. (Ezzat)'s level deteriorates after his separation from (Siham) and he suffers defeats. At the same time, he awaits an important match that may change his life.
Directed by Niazi Mostafa, First Glance leans on a strong ensemble — Sabah, Zouzou Mady, Fouad ElRashidi — 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 1946.
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