Poisonous Roses
5.6 (10 votes)• 2018• 70m•Released
Storyline & Plot Summary
Set in the confines of an impoverished Cairo neighborhood, a community's everyday life is threatened by the ruthless rhythms of Tanneries, rotary driers crushing animal skin, hazards of poisonous waste water, Tahyea desperately clings to her brother, Saqr, whose only dream is to escape.
Production Details
Languages: Arabic
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Director: Ahmed Fawzi Saleh
Starring Cast: Mirihan Magdy, Ibrahim El Nagary, Mahmoud Hemida, Safaa Al Toukhy, Mohamed Brequa
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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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CinematicExpert
2 days ago9.5 / 10
Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
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DramaEnthusiast
1 week ago8.8 / 10
Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.