Movie
Bittersweet
An Egyptian-American returns to his homeland after twenty years abroad, filled with nostalgia and high hopes. But as he reconnects with his roots, he finds himself caught between two worlds—and begins to experience the reality of a country he thought he knew.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
Bittersweet was released May 25, 2010. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
An Egyptian-American returns to his homeland after twenty years abroad, filled with nostalgia and high hopes. But as he reconnects with his roots, he finds himself caught between two worlds—and begins to experience the reality of a country he thought he knew.
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Cast
Ahmed Helmyمصري
Edwardسعيد
Lotfy Labibراضي
Inam Salusahأم سعيد
Tarek ElAmirمنصف
Amy Samir Ghanemميرفت
Mohamed Shaheenرفيق الطائرة
Yasser El Tobgyشاب السفارة والمطارCredits
- Directed by
- Khaled Marei
- Written by
- Khaled Diab
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Arabic
- Original title
- عسل أسود
Production
United Bros. StudiosEgypt
Shadows CommunicationsEgypt
الباتروس للإنتاج الفني والتوزيع (كامل أبو علي)Egypt