Return of the Prodigal Son
2h 5m·
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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Hesham SelimIbrahim Tolba Madbouly | Ibrahim Tolba Madbouly |
 Majida El RoumiTafida Hassouna | Tafida Hassouna |
 Ahmed MehrezAli Mohamed Madbouly | Ali Mohamed Madbouly |
 Shoukry SarhanTolba Mohamed Madbouly | Tolba Mohamed Madbouly |
 Huda SultanRatiba, the Mother | Ratiba, the Mother |
 Mahmood Al-MelejiMohamed Madbouly | Mohamed Madbouly |
 Soheir El MorshedyFatima Tawfiq Hassan | Fatima Tawfiq Hassan |
 Sid Ali KouiretHassouna | Hassouna |
 Ragaa HusseinLawahez - Hassouna's wife | Lawahez - Hassouna's wife |
 Ali Al SharifClown | Clown |
 Ahmed Abdel WarethCaptain Hossam | Captain Hossam |
 Ahmad BedirAhmed Al-Taweel | Ahmed Al-Taweel |
 Mohamed RefaatNot listed | Not listed |
 Aaidah RiyadhSchool teacher | School teacher |