Echoes of the Past, an Egyptian thriller, was released on Netflix on December 6, 2024. The story revolves around Yehia, played by Asser Yassin, a man who was unfairly imprisoned for 15 years for the murder of his sister, Nadia.
After being set free, Yehia sets out to find out the truth about her death and pursue justice for himself. The eight-episode series delves into themes of secrecy, betrayal, and family. Yehia's investigation uncovers layers of deceit as he discovers Nadia's true fate.
Asser Yassin, Mahmoud Hemida, and other cast members of Echoes of the Past
1) Huda El Mufti
In Echoes of the Past, Huda El Mufti portrays Nadia. Someone tampers with Nadia's equipment, causing her to drown while diving. Her death reveals hidden agendas and family secrets, including a love triangle.
She is an Egyptian actress who made her debut in 2017. Huda has appeared in multiple shows and movies. These mainly include Hazaa Al-Masaa (2017), Like It Was Yesterday (2018), New Year (2020), Dido (2021), and Kira & El Gin (2022).
2) Asser Yassin
In Echoes of the Past, Yahia, portrayed by Asser Yassin, is Nadia's brother. After Nadia's death during the dive, he mourns her loss and accuses Ali of irresponsibility.
He is a popular Egyptian actor and producer and started his career in 2006 with roles in Qalb Habiba and The Yacoubian Building. His breakthrough performance was Zay El Naharda (2008). He has received numerous Best Actor awards with Messages from the Sea (2010). Yassin is renowned for his roles in Rags and Tatters (2013) and 30 Youm.
3) Mahmoud Hemida
In Echoes of the Past, Mahmoud Hemida portrays Yasin, a powerful patriarch who manipulates the protagonist's fate. Following Nadia's death, he sought to protect his daughter, Layla. Regardless of his actions, he is eventually accused of complicity in the crime's cover-up.
Mahmoud Hemida has been in the industry since the 1990s. Hemida's popular films are Omaret Yacoubian and The Traveler. Mahmoud also established a film production company. Furthermore, he founded the cinema magazine Al Fann Al Sabeaa.
4) Rakeen Saad
In Echoes of the Past, Rakeen Saad portrays Yassin's youngest daughter, Layla. She battles remorse and family secrets while assisting Yahia in discovering the truth about the death of her sister Nadia.
As a Jordanian actress, Saad started her acting career in 2010 and rose to prominence with her first acting role on TV in the series Quds Gate (Bawabet Al Quds). She later appeared in several series, including AlRawabi School for Girls and Samarqand.
5) Khaled Anwar
In Echoes of the Past, Khaled Anwar portrays Nadia's boyfriend, Ali. Nadia dies as a result of his privilege and ignorance. She was pregnant with his child, and due to the complex relationships in his family, he became one of the primary suspects in her drowning.
Khaled Anwar is an Egyptian actor best known for his performance in Ka'eno Embareh (2018). Anwar’s popular appearances include Leh Laa and B 100 Wesh.
Additional cast in the Netflix series
With an intricate family dynamic and Yahia's profound sense of injustice, the series explores issues of loyalty, power, and the implications of accepting responsibility for someone else's misdeeds. The supporting cast of Echoes of the Past include:
- Sherine Reda as Sawsan
- Mohamed Tharwat as Fatla
- Mohamed Alaa as Khalid
- Tamer Nabil as Sherifwe
- Salma Abu Deif as Samar
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