A Widow with Three Daughters

A Widow with Three Daughters

1965 · 85 min · Drama

When Mafouz dies, his partner Diab seizes his share, which leaves Mahfouz's family living in poverty. Gawdat, Zahra's fiancé, sleeps with her after she surrenders in the hope that they will get married quickly, but his mother forces him to leave Zahra after their financial situation deteriorates.

Directed by Galal El Sharkawy · Written by Henry Becque

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