Omar Zakaria Fouad

Alexandria, Egypt, 1940. Three young Egyptians come to the aid of a woman being attacked by three British soldiers. One of them is arrested and thrown in jail. When the military surrounds the police station and begins an all-out assault, it's up to one man, Gen. Youssef al-Masri, to defend his prison and protect his people.

Sayed Al-Jada decides to deceive his five children by selling the pension they share with forged documents, claiming that he will travel to meet with investors. During his absence, one of his sons, Majahid, who manages the pension, tries to host a musical event to generate profits that will impress his father. At the same time, another son, Adel, who is a singer, attempts to invite an important producer to listen to his performance. Meanwhile, the daughter, Aida, a feminist activist, invites some of her friends and followers to film a movie about harassment. Additionally, another son, Essam, a religious extremist, hosts a leader of his group who brings along a mysterious individual to the pension. Meanwhile, the final son, Bastardo, attempts to rob a neighboring bank through a tunnel he dug in the basement of the pension. However, all these events become entangled and complicated due to an unexpected surprise that catches everyone off guard.

An anthology drama series presenting separate, self-contained stories — each spanning five to ten episodes — all adapted from real events and centred on the lives of Egyptian women. From inheritance disputes and workplace harassment to marriage, divorce and motherhood, each story tackles a different social issue with honesty and emotional depth. Featuring a rotating cast of Egypt's top actresses including Ilham Shaheen, Laila Alawi and Menna Shalaby.