Who directed Youssef and Zeinab?

Youssef and Zeinab was directed by Mohamed Khan.

Who stars in Youssef and Zeinab?

Youssef and Zeinab stars Farouq Al Fishawy, Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Layla Olwy.

How long is Youssef and Zeinab?

Youssef and Zeinab has a runtime of 124 minutes.

Which country is Youssef and Zeinab from?

Youssef and Zeinab is a production from Saudi Arabia.

MovieJanuary 1, 1986Gulf124 min

Youssef and Zeinab

Name: Youssef and Zeinab
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Farouq Al Fishawy, Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Layla Olwy

يوسف وزينب

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Youssef and Zeinab, is a 1986 Saudi movie, directed by Mohamed Khan, and starring Farouq Al Fishawy, Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Layla Olwy. with a runtime of 124 minutes.

Overview

Youssef and Zeinab is an Egyptian romantic drama starring Laila Alawi, following the heartbroken teacher Youssef after his beloved leaves him to marry a wealthy man bound for America. Seconded to teach Arabic language and Islamic studies in the Maldives, Youssef finds unexpected companionship with a local Arabic-speaking librarian named Wahid. A trip to a remote island for a wedding changes everything when Youssef falls for Zainab, a young Indian Muslim woman, in a tender cross-cultural romance set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Indian Ocean.

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