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Return of the Prodigal Son, is a 1976 Algerian movie, directed by Youssef Chahine, and starring Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi, Ahmed Mehrez. with a runtime of 125 minutes.
Return of the Prodigal Son is an Egyptian drama film that examines the fragile hope of a man released after twelve long years in prison. Stepping back into a life that went on without him, he returns home expecting to rebuild what was lost — only to be met with devastating truths that shatter the image he has carried through his years of incarceration. A deeply human story about the impossibility of truly going back, and the tragic cost that long absence exacts on those left behind and those who return.
The Return of the Prodigal Son is a 1976 Egyptian drama film directed by director Youssef Chahine. The film is about a family's younger son who returns to his rural home after 12 years in Cairo. His family and town had pinned their hopes on him being successful, but when they learn that he was imprisoned, it stirs intense reactions.
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