I chose my life
1988, Arabic. Directed by Ismail Hassan.
Samia is an orphan girl who finds herself forced to work to pay for her studies, but she soon leaves the job because her boss tries to get her into his grip and even surprises her with a customary marriage contract.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 1 January 1988
- Original title
- اخترت حياتي
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Ismail Hassan
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How long is I chose my life?
I chose my life runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Which OTT platform is I chose my life on?
I chose my life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1988. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like I chose my life?
If you liked I chose my life, try What Maisie Knew, El Chicano, The Nest.
Who directed I chose my life?
I chose my life (1988) was directed by Ismail Hassan and stars Sabrien, Mahmoud Masoud, Nabila Karam.