Ard Ard

About This Movie

So, 'Ard Ard' is this 1998 drama that really digs into the lives of three girls navigating tough circumstances in their neighborhood. Firdaws, one of them, faces a huge decision when she ends her engagement due to her father's issues with her fiancé Mohsen. Then there's Mahassen, who’s got this weight of loneliness as she cares for her ailing mother. And they have a Coptic friend, Mary, who's caught in her own emotional whirlwind with her love for Ramadan. The film’s tone is quite somber, but it captures the rawness of their realities well. It's not flashy, but the performances feel very real, and the pacing gives you time to sit with their struggles. It's a slice of life that highlights friendship amidst hardship, you know?

Focuses on female friendships.Strong themes of personal sacrifice.Realistic portrayal of socioeconomic issues.