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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
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DirectorAhmed Elnahas
WritersRajaa Yousef
TypeFeature Film
Rating2.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhat the Heart Wants
About What the Heart Wants
Nariman, a widow who her late husband's family is trying to kill her meets Mamdouh, the son of a broken family who has lost his way. As she treats him as a son at first, he falls in love with her.
Directed by Ahmed Elnahas, What the Heart Wants leans on a strong ensemble — Mohamed Fouad, Soheir El-Bably, Ghada ElShamaa — 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 drama titles of 1996.
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