Return of the Prodigal Son

Return of the Prodigal Son

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  • 1976
  • 2 hr 4 min
  •  6.4  (37)
  •   Released

Freed after spending years in prison, an activist's homecoming turns into a dark affair as his disillusion clashes with his family's expectations. Demonstrating Chahine’s eclecticism, this is an elegant melodrama, exuberant musical, layered allegory, and profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.

Return of the Prodigal Son
Description
Freed after spending years in prison, an activist's homecoming turns into a dark affair as his disillusion clashes with his family's expectations. Demonstrating Chahine’s eclecticism, this is an elegant melodrama, exuberant musical, layered allegory, and profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.
  • Release Date
    1976
  • Runtime
    2 hr 4 min
  • Language
    ar
  • Rating
    6.4  (37)