Sleepless

In a world of polished drawing‑rooms and glittering social functions, Nadia Lutfy lives the life of a pampered daughter of Egypt’s upper class. Raised by her father Ahmed after her parents’ divorce, the two share a bond that feels unusually close, a intimacy that colors every family gathering with an undercurrent of unspoken longing. The elegance of their surroundings—luxurious mansions, costly soirées, and the ever‑watchful eyes of relatives—creates a stage where affection, expectation, and reputation intersect.

When Ahmed begins to consider a new partnership with the gentle Safia, the promise of change unsettles Nadia’s fragile equilibrium. Jealousy fuses with a fierce desire to keep her father’s attention exclusively for herself, prompting her to weave rumors and sway the opinions of those around her. At the same time, she steps into a reckless romance with the older writer Mustafah, whose experience both tempts and torments her. Through these tangled relationships, she learns to manipulate the confidences of friends like Kawthar, whose own ambitions add further layers to the simmering tension.

The film moves with a lush, melodramatic rhythm, matching the opulent visual palette with sharply drawn emotional stakes. Its tone balances wistful nostalgia for a fading aristocracy against the stark intensity of a young woman’s desperate attempts to control her world. As loyalties shift and hidden motives surface, the audience is invited to contemplate how love, envy, and the fear of abandonment can blur the line between devotion and devastation, leaving every character teetering on the edge of revelation.

Last Updated: December 05, 2025 at 09:24