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Sou'ad is a beautiful student, who lives with a strict family. When they find out that she loves one of the employees, they prevent her from going to school. A married couple sympathizes with Sou'ad and treats her like a daughter. Sou'ad gets closer to the husband and tries to get his attention.
Acting
Nelly's debut performance—innocent glances that speak volumes.
Cinematography
Shadows and doorframes creating claustrophobic domestic tension.
Direction
Zulfiqar balances soap opera theatrics with genuine social observation.

Director
Mahmoud Zulfiqar
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