Who stars in Bittersweet?

Bittersweet stars Ahmed Helmy, Edward, Lotfy Labib.

How long is Bittersweet?

Bittersweet has a runtime of 131 minutes.

Which country is Bittersweet from?

Bittersweet is a production from Egypt.

Where can I watch Bittersweet?

Bittersweet is available on Watch It.

MovieMay 25, 2010EgyptPG-13131 minWatch on: Watch It

Bittersweet

Name: Bittersweet
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2010-05-25
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Ahmed Helmy, Edward, Lotfy Labib, Inam Salusah, Tarek ElAmir

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Bittersweet, is a 2010 Egyptian movie, and starring Ahmed Helmy, Edward, Lotfy Labib, with a runtime of 131 minutes. Content rating: PG-13.

Overview

An Egyptian-American returns to his homeland after twenty years abroad, filled with nostalgia and high hopes. But as he reconnects with his roots, he finds himself caught between two worlds—and begins to experience the reality of a country he thought he knew.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Cast

Ahmed Helmy

مصري

Edward

سعيد

Lotfy Labib

راضي

Inam Salusah

أم سعيد

Tarek ElAmir

منصف

Amy Samir Ghanem

ميرفت

Mohamed Shaheen

رفيق الطائرة

Yasser El Tobgy

شاب السفارة والمطار

Gehan Anwar

ابتسام

Shaima Abdel Qadir

نوسة

Abdullah Ramadan

حماصة أخو سعيد

Ahmad Rateb

لواء الشرطة

Dina

فاعلة خير

Youssef Daoud

عم هلال

Abd Allah Meshref

موظف السجل المدنى

Said Tarabeek

صاحب الكشك

Alaa Zinhom

موظف الجوازات

Hesham Ismail

ضابط المباحث

Crew

Sameh Selim

Cinematographer

Laila Fahmy

Editor

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Trivia, Quotes & Goofs

Trivia

Molasses is a 2010 Egyptian black comedy film. The literal translation of the title is "Black Honey", relating to the bitter-sweet feelings that Egyptians feel towards living in their country.