The Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)
- Original title
- عودة الابن الضال
- Directed by
- Youssef Chahine
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Egypt
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.4 of 10 from 38 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A young man comes back to his rural village after being away for twelve years in Cairo. His family and neighbors had expected him to be successful, but they find out he was in prison, which triggers strong feelings and conflict.
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What happens
The Return of the Prodigal Son (Arabic: عودة الابن الضال, translit. Awdat Al Ibn Aldal) is a 1976 Egyptian drama film directed by director Youssef Chahine. The film is about a family's younger son who returns to his rural home after 12 years in Cairo. His family and town had pinned their hopes on him being successful, but when they learn that he was imprisoned, it stirs intense reactions. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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