Woman and Cleaver

Based on a true story, Souad Qassem, a widow, falls for Mahmoud Elwan who deludes her into believing that he is a well-heeled and powerful man. When they get married, she and her daughter have to swallow their pride under the scourages of his cruelty and abuse.

Director: Saeed Marzouk

Cast: Nabila Obeid, Abu Bakr Ezzat, Abdel Moneim Madbouly, Maged Elmasry, Donia Abdel Azziz, Zouzou Nabil, Inam Salusah, Farouq Falawkas

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