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Release Year1978
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorAtef Salem
WritersMohamed Osman, Alexandre Bisson
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDaa El-Omr Ya Walady
About Daa El-Omr Ya Walady
Fatima gets involved with the crook Abbas who lures her in with wealth before he gets arrested. Fatima meets Dr. Ahmed and he marries her despite her past, and she gives birth to Samir. When Abbas comes out of jail, he looks for Fatima, which turns her life into a nightmare.
Directed by Atef Salem, Daa El-Omr Ya Walady leans on a strong ensemble — Rushdy Abaza, Nour El-Sherif, Mahmoud Abdel Aziz — 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 1978.
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