The Mother in Law
Synopsis
"Nssiba" is a Moroccan comedy-drama television film directed by Mohamed Bouslam and starring Dounia Boutazout and Aziz Hattab. Set in Casablanca, the story revolves around Oussama, a young man who develops an exceptionally strong and positive bond with his mother-in-law, Roukia. The comedic conflict arises as Roukia constantly favors and supports Oussama over her own daughter, Hanan (Oussama's wife), forcing Hanan to navigate this unusual and humorous family dynamic. Produced for the Moroccan channel 2M TV, the film explores themes of marital and family relationships through a lighthearted, comedic lens.
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