Sunset and Sunrise

Set in the early months of 1952, the film captures a country quietly being reorganized by secret patriotic organizations. The January 1952 Cairo fire acts as a catalyst that escalates tensions and accelerates the conspiratorial work. The period is defined by shifting loyalties, political intrigue, and the looming change in power.

The story unfolds in Cairo, the bustling Egyptian capital, amid rising political heat in early 1952. Much of the action centers on the royal Saray, the palace where Azmi Pasha holds power, and in private apartments where conspirators meet. The city’s streets and the palace walls frame a tale of political tension, personal longing, and coded rebellion.

💔 Loyalty

Amin and his allies test their loyalty to each other as they balance friendship with political ambition. The betrayal by people close to them shows how personal ties are manipulated for national aims. Samir's reaction to Madiha's affair highlights how trust breaks in times of upheaval. The consequences of loyalty and betrayal drive the emotional core of the story.

🔐 Secrecy

Secret patriotic circles operate behind closed doors, turning private spaces into command centers. Keys to power are exchanged in whispers, and secrets from Azmi Pasha's palace are weaponized by the resistance. Amin prints a memoir-like dossier that is distributed widely, using information as a weapon. The film depicts how secrecy sustains and destabilizes both personal lives and political movements.

💖 Forbidden Love

Madiha's longing for independence leads her toward Essam, straining her marriage to Samir. Her secret meetings and affection push the relationships into a moral gray area within a rigid social order. Essam's love for Madiha motivates risky actions that merge personal and political stakes. The romance is entangled with revolution, showing how love can both threaten and fuel political change.