After witnessing the murder of his father as a child, Ibrahim is drawn into the criminal underworld of Egypt. While making a name for himself with his best friend Ashri, he finds his high school sweetheart Houria and manages to rekindle their love, but paths intertwine with Abdel Malik Zarzor, the city's crime lord, who is connected somehow to Houria.
Acting
Mahmoud Abdel Aziz devours every scene as the terrifying Zarzor.
Cinematography
Cairo's underbelly shot like a fever dream of neon and shadows.
Score
Emotional manipulation turned up to eleven, and it WORKS.

Director
Marwan Hamed
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marwan Hamed adapted this from a popular radio drama, explaining its soapy DNA and massive mainstream Egyptian appeal.
Hend Sabry reportedly fought to make Houria more than a damsel, adding layers that weren't in the original script.
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انت عبقرى جبت التريلر بلجوده ديه ازاى
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