Aisha

Aisha

1953 · 110 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Madbouly forces his daughter to sell lottery tickets in cafes, while her two brothers work in the field of pickpocketing. The wealthy Yahya meets Aisha and is sympathetic to her because he finds her very similar to the daughter he lost. The wealthy negotiates with Madbouly to take care of his daughter Aisha in his home and to educate and raise her in the best possible way. In exchange for a monthly salary.

Directed by Gamal Madkoor · Written by Gamal Madkoor

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