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Release Year2019
Runtime1 Season
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
Director—
WritersAyman Salama
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSon of the Poor
About Son of the Poor
An upper-Egyptian who lives on the border of the poverty line decides to earn an honest living by having two jobs: A teacher at a public school during the day, and a taxi driver in the evening. Yet, through his struggle to make ends meet he falls into the pit of drug trade.
Directed by —, Son of the Poor leans on a strong ensemble — Ahmed Al Saqqa, Mai Omar, Heba Magdi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2019.
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