Violet Flower

Violet Flower

1977 · 92 min

In a social drama framework, the events of the film revolve around when Kamal falls seriously ill, and hides the matter from everyone. He gets to know the widow Hayat, who works in a nightclub and is coveted by the manager Rashid. A love story arises between Kamal and Hayat, and their lives.

Directed by Abdel Rahman El Khamesy · Written by Ibrahim El-Mefls

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