Under a Quarter (1991)

Khalil abandons his lover, Shukriya, and refuses to marry her, even though she is pregnant. Khalil is killed and Shukriya gives birth to twins. She works as a beggar. She falls into the hands of Abbas, the chief beggar. He falls in love with her and marries her. She discovers that he is a drug dealer. Shukria informs the police and he is sentenced to prison. Shukria takes Abbas's place from prison and becomes the queen of the beggars.

Released

1991-02-04

Runtime

95 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Sherif Hamouda