The Princess

At a glance

The Princess, is a 2013 Egyptian play, directed by Hani Sabri, and starring Ola Ghanem, Randa El Behairy, Diaa ElMerghany. with a runtime of 90 minutes.

Overview

The Princess is an Egyptian drama series that traces the turbulent journey of a poor young woman raised in a working-class neighborhood, long oppressed by an overbearing older brother who forced her into an unwanted marriage. Trapped in a life of humiliation and powerlessness, she enters an illicit relationship with a man who promises her freedom — only for him to abandon her once she obtains a divorce. Left with nothing, she flees and finds work as a dancer at a nightclub, setting her sights on marrying its wealthy owner as a path to the prosperity she has always dreamed of. The series is a gripping portrait of ambition, desperation, and the precarious hopes of women navigating Egypt's social margins.

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