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El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba

1980Movie1 h 47 min

49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9

A romantic, cathartic movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Years pass since Abdel-Wadood and Aziza's marriage, but they do not have children. He marries Laila and they have a son, Omar. He is surprised when Aziza gives birth to their only son, but he abandons her. The two brothers become university students without knowing the truth about their relationship. They both fall in love with their colleague, Alfat, who prefers Wahid, who hides his love for her due to the social difference between them. Abdel-Wadood regrets his behavior with Aziza and Wahid and reveals the truth about his brother to Omar.

Feels like

  • Egyptian Drama
  • Family Secrets
  • Fraternal Love
  • Unrequited Love
  • Social Class Issues
  • Emotional Revelation
  • Regret and Redemption
  • University Life
  • Classic Romance

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Hasan El-Saifi, Mahmoud Al Saifi
Written by
Hasan El-Saifi

Everyone

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Facts

May 12, 1980 · 1 h 47 min · Arabic

Released
May 12, 1980
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba worth watching?"

Questions about El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.9).

Is El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba good for date night?

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

Is El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is El-Ukhwah el-Ghuraba in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.