Satin Rouge (2002)

6.4/10 100 min Music Drama

Overview

After the death of her husband, Lilia's life revolves solely around her teenage daughter, Salma. Whilst looking for Salma late one night, Lilia stumbles upon a belly dance cabaret and though initially reserved and taken aback by the culture of the place, Lilia gets consistently drawn back to it. She befriends one of the belly dancers and is encouraged into dancing for the audience. Lilia also starts a romance with one of the cabaret's musicians, who unbeknown to both of them, is also romancing Salma.

Cast

Hiam Abbass

Lilia

Maher Kamoun

Chokri

Selma Kouchy

Mohamed Sayari

Un client du cabaret

Zinedine Soualem

Cabaret Patron (uncredited)

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