Return of the Prodigal Son

movie

Freed after spending years in prison, an activist's homecoming turns into a dark affair as his disillusion clashes with his family's expectations. Demonstrating Chahine’s eclecticism, this is an elegant melodrama, exuberant musical, layered allegory, and profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.

Cast & crew

Ahmed Mehrez · Ali Al Sharif · Hesham Selim · Huda Sultan · Mahmoud El Meligy · Majida El Roumi · Ragaa Hussein · Shoukry Sarhan · Sid Ali Kouiret · Soheir El Morshedy · Youssef Chahine · Farouk Beloufa · Salah Jahin

Studios & networks

MISR International Films · Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)