Youssef and Zeinab (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Youssef and Zeinab is a drama film directed by Mohamed Khan, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The film revolves around the teacher (Youssef) left by his classmate and sweetheart schoolgirl (Laila Alawi) and marries a wealthy man who migrates to America, traveling in loan to work as an Arabic language teacher and Islamic religion in the capital of the Maldives or Maldive islands Which is located at the bottom of the Indian subcontinent in the heart of the Indian Ocean. He lives there with a librarian named Wahid who is fluent in Arabic. After a period they go to another remote island to attend a wedding. Yusuf is in love with the Indian Muslim girl Zainab..
Who’s in it. Youssef and Zeinab stars Farouq Al Fishawy as (as Farouk Al-Fichawi), Tawfiq El Deqen as (as Tewfik El Dekn) and Layla Olwy.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Youssef and Zeinab page.
If you liked it. Fans of Youssef and Zeinab tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Youssef and Zeinab (1986)?
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- Who stars in Youssef and Zeinab?
- Youssef and Zeinab stars Farouq Al Fishawy, Tawfiq El Deqen and Layla Olwy.