The Headmaster Woman

The Headmaster Woman

1968 · 105 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Hoda, a student in a boarding school, is neglected by her father at the behest of his wife. On her vacation, she spends time with her father. Her stepmother and her daughter, Sanaa, treat her badly. When Sanaa's fiancé Farid sees Hoda, he falls for her, as he feels that Sanaa is a reckless girl.

Directed by Ahmed Diaa Aldin · Written by Mohammed Ali Ahmed

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