Bent Al-Akaber

Bent Al-Akaber

1953 · 115 min · ★ 7.5 · Music, Drama, Romance

Laila is a beautiful and delicate woman. She lives with her grandfather in the Grand Palace, and he forbids her from going out or meeting strangers. The Pasha travels for Hajj, leaving Laila with her uncle to take care of her. Anwar and his colleague Shafshaq come to fix the broken phone in the palace. Anwar falls in love with Laila, believing that she is a housemaid, and they agree to get married.

Directed by Anwar Wagdi · Written by Anwar Wagdi

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