Rooster Among Hens

Rooster Among Hens

1992 · 109 min · ★ 4.7 · Drama

Al-Dakhakhani lives in Al-Jamaliya quarter, and he doesn't want his inheritance to go to his four daughters' husbands. Especially when his only son suffers from mental illness. He thinks of marrying his son to Eashrya, who he stole her property. She agrees provided that he returns her property.

Directed by Hussein Kamal · Written by Mahmoud Abu Zaid

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