Dr. Amal decides to move from Cairo to Saloum in an attempt to escape the memories of her fiancé's death in a car accident. She meets the playboy teacher Hani, who was transferred to Saloum as punishment for his disrespect and misconduct. They develop feelings for each other that turn into love.
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Youssra
أمل
Known for
The Yacoubian Building
Adel Emam
هاني
Known for
The Yacoubian Building
Wahid Hamid
Simon Saleh
Ali Al Sharif
بكري حارس المدرسة
Also in
Karakon On The Street
Dreams Of El Tayer Boy
Zein El Ashmawy
الدكتور طارق
Also in
Dad, You, & I in Dismay
Thug
Ali El Scherif
Bakry
Ahmed Abaza
ناظر المدرسة بالقاهرة
Known for
Cairo Station
Badr Nofal
ناظر المدرسة بالسلوم
Also in
The Witness Who Didn't See Anything
The Beggar
Hatem Zulfiqar
معتز
Also in
The Devil's Island
Antar Holding His Sword
Hatem Zulfeqar
(as Hatem Zolfikar)
Shawqi Shamekh
شوقي
Also in
El Helmeya Nights
Rayya and Sakina
Simon Saleh Director · Wahid Hamid Writer Abdul Latif Fahmy Cinematographer
First release August 4, 1981 · Produced in Egypt · Original title الإنسان يعيش مرة واحدة
Production
Egypt
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Languages
Original title
الإنسان يعيش مرة واحدة
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic
Release dates
Egypt · August 4, 1981
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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