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I want love and affection

1978Movie1 h 40 min

DramaRomance
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A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Love is born between Mona and Hussein the engineer in one of the missile bases. Mona meets Samir, whom she has loved for years, but her stepmother, Umm Saadia, rejected him at that time. He claims that he has made a large fortune working abroad. Mona tells him about her engagement to Hussein, while Umm Saadia threatens him that he will be the one to get it. Farid congratulates his brother Hussein on his engagement to Mona.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Historical Romance
  • Family Conflicts
  • Love Triangle
  • Social Intrigue
  • Melodramatic
  • Egyptian Cinema
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Nagdy Hafez
Written by
Doha Nagdi

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Facts

September 25, 1978 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, Romance, Thriller

Released
September 25, 1978
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, Thriller
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is I want love and affection okay for kids?"

Questions about I want love and affection

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is I want love and affection okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is I want love and affection good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is I want love and affection in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.