Poisonous Roses (2018)

5.6/10 70 min Drama

Overview

Set in the confines of an impoverished Cairo neighborhood, a community's everyday life is threatened by the ruthless rhythms of Tanneries, rotary driers crushing animal skin, hazards of poisonous waste water, Tahyea desperately clings to her brother, Saqr, whose only dream is to escape.

Cast

Mirihan Magdy

Taheya

Mahmoud Hemida

Karawan

Safaa Al Toukhy

The Mother

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