The Lover

The Lover

1980 · 130 min · ★ 6.0

Jawdat learns about the relationship between his sister Samia and Hussein. Jawdat succeeds in driving a wedge between them, so Hussein leaves Luxor and travels to Cairo, where he begins looking for work. He finally finds work as a musician in a nightclub. Samia discovers her brother Jawdat’s plan, which ruined her relationship with Hussein. She travels to Cairo to look for Hussein.

Directed by Atef Salem · Written by Rafik El Saban

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