Journey of a Lifetime

Journey of a Lifetime

1974 · 87 min · ★ 6.0 · Thriller, Drama

A very conservative man meets a young passionate woman during his holiday in Alexandria . A journey that changed the course of his life

Directed by Saad Arafa · Written by Saad Arafa

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