Asad

The movie Asad is set in 19th Century Egypt. It tells the story of a slave named Asad. He lives under hard masters and feels deep defiance in his heart. Life as a slave is full of pain and no freedom. One day a forbidden love starts between Asad and a free woman. This secret relationship makes the powerful people very angry. It is like declaring war on the whole system of slavery. The situation gets worse when Asad loses the person or thing he loves most. His silent anger turns into open revolt. He decides he cannot live like this anymore. Asad begins to gather other slaves. He leads them in a big and dangerous fight against their masters. Battles happen with action and high tension. Many lives are at risk. The struggle is not only for his own freedom but for all slaves in the country. You feel every step of Asad’s journey and understand his reasons.