Cairo Time

Cairo Time

2009 · 88 min · EN · PG · 5.9 (65 votes)
Dir. Ruba Nadda · Starring Patricia Clarkson, Alexander Siddig, Elena Anaya, Amina Annabi, Tom McCamus, Mona Hala · Music Niall Byrne
DramaRomance

In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop. As Tareq escorts Juliette around the city, they find themselves in the middle of a brief affair that catches them both unawares.

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A languid, sun-drenched immersion into Cairo's ancient beauty and modern pulse. It's a quiet exploration of unexpected connection and forbidden desire, where the city itself becomes a character in a slow-burn, sensual dance of longing.

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