Dreams of the Youth

Dreams of the Youth

1942 · 110 min · ★ 10.0 · Music, Comedy, Romance

Farid is a young man of wealthy origin, but he is unemployed. He meets his neighbor, Ilham, who loves playing the piano. He teaches him to her, and their relationship develops, but a dancer falls in love with him and tries to separate the two lovers.

Directed by Kamal Selim · Written by Youssef Wahby

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