Abdul Kader the Foreigner

At a glance

Abdul Kader the Foreigner, is a 2012 Egyptian series, directed by Shady El-Fakharany, and starring Yehia El Fakharany, Mahmoud El Gendy, Sulafa Memar. running for 1 season.

Overview

Al-Khawaga Abdul Kader is a historical romantic drama following Herbert Doperfield, a European man shattered by the loss of his brother and brother-in-law during World War II. Seeking a reason to live, he travels to Sudan, embraces Islam, and reinvents himself as Abdul Kader. His journey continues to Upper Egypt, where he falls in love with a young woman from a distinguished local family — a romance that forces him to navigate the deep currents of culture, faith, and identity in an unfamiliar land. A moving cross-cultural love story set against a richly drawn mid-century Egyptian backdrop.

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