A dramatic depiction of the life of Hussain, with allegorical references to the history of the Prophet Muhammad and his descendants. It is prophesied that Young Hussain will one day lead the impoverished masses to a better life. It is his brother, Hasan, however who gains in prominence and when the government is overthrown in a military coup, he tries to adapt. Hussain in the meanwhile gets married and leads a small band of rebels in an attempt to fight the military dictatorship.
as Hussain Murtaza / Selim
as Katherine
as Hussain's Wife
as Fakir
as General
as Zahid
as Akbar (as Saqi)
as Prostitute
as General's Daughter
as Man at dinner table
as General's Wife
as Peasant
as Policeman
as Mother
