Forbidden Wife
Forbidden Wife

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Forbidden Wife

1991
Movie
90 min
Arabic

Dr Husseini decides to marry a poor girl's after he saved her from harassing. But after Husseini suffers a disease that prevents him from moving, his brother is asked to marry his wife if he dies.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Robert MiltonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful executive finds her life turned upside down when she reconnects with her estranged father. As family secrets begin to surface, she is forced to confront her past and make difficult choices about her future and her relationships. The film explores themes of forgiveness, identity, and the complexities of family ties.

Critical Reception

Forbidden Wife received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Kim Delaney, while others found the plot to be predictable and melodramatic. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers connecting with the emotional drama and others finding it unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • While Kim Delaney's performance was noted as a highlight, the film often leaned too heavily on clichéd dramatic tropes.

  • The narrative was criticized for its slow pacing and lack of originality.

  • Some reviewers appreciated the exploration of family dynamics, even if the execution was flawed.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally indicate a lukewarm reception, with many finding the film to be an average made-for-television drama that doesn't offer much beyond standard family conflict narratives.

Fun Fact

Kim Delaney, who plays the lead character, would go on to achieve significant fame later in her career for her role in the television series 'NYPD Blue'.

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