The Wife Gets The Flat

The Wife Gets The Flat

1985 · 96 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy

Samir marries his colleague Karima, daughter of his boss, Abdul-Maqsood. When they have a baby, their financial problems begin. Samir buys a cab to cover the family's expenses but Karima is bored by her husband's preoccupation. Nazli, her mother encourages her to ask for a divorce and the dispute over ownership of the apartment begins.

Directed by Omar Abdel Aziz · Written by فراح إسماعيل

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