Assaad El Ayam

Assaad El Ayam

1954 · 89 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Morsi is a government employee and works in one of the companies. The company decides to dispense with his services, but the wedding of his eldest daughter, Souad, is approaching. He gets an idea from a friend of his who works in one of the insurance companies, which is to insure his life and commit suicide on the night of his daughter’s wedding so that his family will receive the insurance amount. after his death.

Directed by Hassan Reda · Written by Ibrahim Elwardani

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