28/05/2026
#هواجيس 📻❤️
The series "Al-Asha Street" is a Saudi drama work that attracted attention as it documented a very important period in the history of the capital Riyadh, specifically in the 1980s. Here's a detailed explanation of the story and atmosphere of the series:
The story and the main focus:
The series is quoted from a novel of the same name as the writer Badria Al-Bushr. Its events take place in Al-Asha Street in the old Monfoha neighborhood in Riyadh, the work focuses on the social and intellectual changes that have been faced on the Saudi society during that era, through the stories of a group of families who live on this street.
Basic dramatic lines:
The heroine of the story "Aziza", a young girl who lives in this neighborhood, and through her eyes we see the struggle between traditions and the desire for change. Dear represents a young generation that opens up to culture, reading, movies and self-search.
Everyday life:
The series depicts the simplicity and tolerance of neighbors, while at the same time sheds light on imposed restrictions and the difficulties women face during that period.
Major transitions:
The work deals with how new ideas began to creep into the neighborhood, and the beginning of a "boom" that changed the face of the city from simple mud houses to modern looks.
