A rich man falls for his nurse, but jealousy poisons everything. Classic Egyptian melodrama hits different.
The wealthy Mohsen meets his arch rival, Asim, and a verbal argument arises between them, after which Mohsen loses consciousness. The poor nurse, Sania, treats him. He feels grateful to her, and they bond in love, gives her a gift, and decides to marry her. Kawthar Hanem feels jealous and decides to ruin the marriage. Assem helps her by making Mohsen believe that there is a relationship between Assem and Saniya. Disagreements arise between the spouses, and Mohsen believes that she is cheating on him.
Acting
Fatma Roshdy's soulful eyes carry entire scenes without dialogue.
Direction
Kamal Selim crafts tension through glances and shadows, pure 1940s cinema.
Director
Kamal Selim
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