The Truth Called Salem

The Truth Called Salem

1994 · 89 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Drama

When Ayman El-Sersawy, a flirty businessman, marries his secretary Omnia, his frequent trips to Italy raises questions. After he convinces Omnia that those trips are to meet up with his friend Salem whom she wishes to meet, he is shocked to find an unknown man in his house claiming to be Salem.

Directed by Ahmed Saqr · Written by Raoof Helmy

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