Laila, Daughter of the Beach

Laila, Daughter of the Beach

1959 · Drama, Romance, Music

The film revolves around the fisherman Mohsen, who wishes to marry Laila, the daughter of his employer, Al-Reis Aweis. One day, a young man arrives in town to work with Al-Reis Aweis. The young man learns of Mohsen's plan to marry Laila and fires Mohsen from his job. However, Mohsen later finds work in the arts, and things develop for both Laila and Mohsen after their separation.

Directed by Hussein Fawzi · Written by Al Sayed Ziada

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