Return of the Prodigal Son

Name: Return of the Prodigal Son
Released: 1976-09-24

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 1976-09-24