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Backbreaking (2022): Cast

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Backbreaking is a 2022 drama directed by Kamla Abu Zekry, starring Adel Karam, Menna Shalabi and Elham Shahein. It runs 8 hours 15 minutes.

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Backbreaking (2022) movie poster
Runtime
8h 15m (495 min)
Director
Kamla Abu Zekry
Genre
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Studio
shahid
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Backbreaking About?

The premise of Backbreaking without spoilers.

After her husband dupes her into leaving Egypt, Rouh is taken to an ISIS stronghold in Syria. She attempts to flee, only to be captured and transferred to a camp housing female ISIS defectors, while the possibility of returning home to Egypt fades into a distant hope.

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Cast & crew

Backbreaking Cast

Adel Karam leads the cast, with Menna Shalabi and Elham Shahein. Directed by Kamla Abu Zekry; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kamla Abu Zekry

More films directed by Kamla Abu Zekry: A Day for Women, One-Zero, About Love and Passion and Double Faces.

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FAQ

Backbreaking FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Backbreaking, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Backbreaking?

Backbreaking runs 8 hours 15 minutes (495 minutes).

Who directed Backbreaking?

Backbreaking was directed by Kamla Abu Zekry.

More films by Kamla Abu Zekry

Who is in the cast of Backbreaking?

Backbreaking stars Adel Karam, Menna Shalabi and Elham Shahein, among 18 credited actors.

Does Backbreaking have a post-credit scene?

No. Backbreaking has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Backbreaking in?

The original language of Backbreaking is Arabic.

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