Girl’s Secrets (2001) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2001 · 89 mins · Arabic

Directed by

Magdy Ahmed Aly

Starring

Sawsan Badr, Tamer Samir, Amr Al Qadi, Ezzat Abu Ouf, Ashraf Meslehi, Sherif Ramzy

Set amid Egypt’s clash of tradition and modernity, the drama follows sixteen‑year‑old Yasmeen after an out‑of‑wedlock pregnancy leads to tragedy. It raises urgent questions for Egyptians and Muslims worldwide—should women follow strict Islamic dress, how parents can guard against Western influence, and whether teenage boys and girls may socialize.