The scandal

The scandal

1992 · 112 min · Drama

Kamel works as an employee in the government and lives happily with his wife Amina and his two daughters. His neighbor Mohsen invites Kamel and his family to spend several days with his sister Suad in his luxury apartment in Alexandria.

Directed by Farouk El Rashedy · Written by Youssef Gohar

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