On the stage of life

On the stage of life

1942 · 95 min · Drama

Both Rushdie and Ramzia work in the field of social activism, and they try to help Wafayah, Ramzia's sister, who is engaged to a traitorous man. They spread a rumor that Wafayah is suffering from tuberculosis, causing the marriage project to fail. Then Rushdie and Ramzia agree that the husband will play the role of lover for (Wafia) in order to comfort her. Will the plan succeed, or will the representation become reality?

Directed by Ahmad Badrakhan · Written by Abbas Younis

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