Closed Doors(1999)
During the Gulf War, Fatma works as a maid for a wealthy man, and her son Mohammed is suffering from oppression by his teacher Mansour, who's having an affair with Fatima, taking advantage of her difficult circumstances. Mohammad gets drawn to extremist religious world led by Sheikh Khalid.
Movie: Closed Doors
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mansour
Fatma
Mohammed
Zinab
الشيخ خالد
عوضين
فوده
لبنى
الشيخ عبدالعزيز
Ali
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During the Gulf War, Fatma works as a maid for a wealthy man, and her son Mohammed is suffering from oppression by his teacher Mansour, who's having an affair with Fatima, taking advantage of her difficult circumstances. Mohammad gets drawn to extremist religious world led by Sheikh Khalid.
Release Date
1999-09-08
Average
5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
العربية
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