Marriage on the Modern Way

Marriage on the Modern Way

1968 · 100 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy, Drama

Noha and Ahmed are in love but face a series of complications before getting married due to their traditional parents

Directed by Salah Karim · Written by Salah Karim

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