The Sun on a Cloudy Day

At a glance

The Sun on a Cloudy Day, is a 1985 Syrian movie, directed by Muhammad Shahin, and starring Mona Wassef, Jihad Saad, Rafiq Subaie. with a runtime of 94 minutes.

Overview

The Sun on a Cloudy Day is a Syrian historical drama set during the French occupation of Syria, following Adel, a young man born into an aristocratic family whose privileged upbringing breeds a fierce sense of rebellion. Rejecting the comfortable confines of his social class, Adel descends into the lower strata of society in search of a more authentic life. He discovers a world he grows to love — yet finds himself perpetually torn between his ingrained aristocratic values and the raw humanity he has come to embrace. The film is a nuanced portrait of identity, class, and the cost of belonging.

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