Drama thriller

30 Years Ago (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Name: 30 Years Ago
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2016-07-05
Duration: 2 h 50 min
Cast: Sherif Mounir, Ahmed Al Saqqa, Hisham Sharaf, Mona Zaki, Soliman Eid

30 Years Ago is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Amr Arafa, starring Sherif Mounir as Omar, Ahmed Al Saqqa and Hisham Sharaf. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes and earned $379,702 worldwide.

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Released: July 5, 2016
Runtime: 2h 50m (170 min)
Director: Amr Arafa
Genres: Drama , Thriller
Original language: Arabic
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The story

What Is 30 Years Ago About?

The premise of 30 Years Ago without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After returning from abroad, Omar intends to divide his wealth among his nine family members. However, he warns them that the money is cursed, claiming it brings misfortune to those who possess it. He's already convinced his cousin, Emad, after a series of unsettling incidents involving family members. Together, they attempt to unravel the mystery behind the alleged curse and its impact on their family.

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Cast & crew

30 Years Ago Cast & Characters

Sherif Mounir leads the cast as Omar, with Ahmed Al Saqqa as Emad and Hisham Sharaf. Directed by Amr Arafa; 30 actors are credited in all.

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More from Amr Arafa

More films directed by Amr Arafa: The People of the Cave, Last Rooster in Egypt, Samir Abu el Nil and Aziz’s Dream.

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Plot

30 Years Ago Plot Summary

What happens in 30 Years Ago from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

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Abdel Tawab El-Tayeb, a tough, shrewd arms dealer from Minya, built a substantial fortune in the shadowy world of weapon trade but paid a heavy personal price. He survived the loss of both wives, sold off his property, and pulled his children—Hassan, Gamal, Nabila, Sameh, and Hoda—into a new life in Cairo, where he opened an arms shop in the bustling Attaba district and married a dancer named Sonia. Their world quickly grew prosperous, and they welcomed a daughter named Nagwa, who seemed to embody the family’s mix of charm and risk. Before his death, Abdel Tawab divided his wealth evenly among his children, naming his eldest daughter Nabila as their guardian.

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