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Bitterness of Days, is a 1986 Egyptian movie, directed by Nasser Hussien, and starring Gamil Ratib, Samah Anwar, Mahmoud Masoud. with a runtime of 96 minutes.
Bitterness of Days is a poignant Egyptian drama that follows Jaber, a young man from humble circumstances determined to study law while caring for his ailing mother, who depends on him entirely. When her condition worsens and he is forced to seek hospital care for her, Jaber turns to his wealthy uncle for help — only to be coldly refused. The weight of poverty, injustice, and despair accumulates until Jaber reaches a breaking point, making a desperate and irreversible decision. The film is a stark social portrait that explores the human cost of inequality, examining how the gap between the privileged and the destitute can push a fundamentally decent person toward the unthinkable. A gripping and emotionally charged drama about survival, dignity, and the limits of endurance.
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