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Cairo Time (2009)

PG  90 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  16 October 2009 (Canada)
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A romantic drama about a brief, unexpected love affair that catches two people completely off-guard.

Director:

Ruba Nadda

Writer:

Ruba Nadda
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Cairo Time -- A romantic drama about a brief, unexpected love affair that catches two people completely off-guard.

Juliette, a fashion magazine editor in her 40s, travels to Cairo to meet her husband, Mark, a UN official working in Gaza, for a three week vacation. When he is unavoidably delayed, he sends his friend Tareq, who had been his security officer for many years, to escort her throughout the beautiful and exotic city. The last thing anyone expects is that they will fall in love. Cairo Time -- Clip: Sorry to disturb you Cairo Time -- Trailer for this romance drama
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patricia Clarkson ...
Juliette Grant
Alexander Siddig ...
Elena Anaya ...
Kathryn
Amina Annabi Amina Annabi ...
Yasmeen
Tom McCamus Tom McCamus ...
Mark
Mona Hala Mona Hala ...
Fadia Nadda Fadia Nadda ...
Hanan
Mohamed Abdel Fatah Mohamed Abdel Fatah ...
Customs Officer (as Mohammed Abdel Fattah)
Hossam Abdulla Hossam Abdulla ...
Porter
Nabil Shazli Nabil Shazli ...
Manager
Ahmed Ghareeb Ahmed Ghareeb ...
Propositioning Man
Hanafi Mohamoud El Gazar Hanafi Mohamoud El Gazar ...
Shoe Shopkeeper
Roanne Bell Roanne Bell ...
Sharon
Andrew Cullen Andrew Cullen ...
Jim
Katie Sherif Katie Sherif ...
Petroleum Wife #1
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Storyline

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. Written by Pusan International Film Festival  

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Plot Keywords:

Love | Hotel Lobby | Islam | Bride And Groom | Hotel  | See more »

Taglines:

An adventure of the heart.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and smoking See all certifications »
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Details

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Country:

Canada | Ireland | Egypt

Language:

English | Arabic

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Souvenirs du Caire See more »

Filming Locations:

Cairo, Egypt

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$66,245 (USA) (8 August 2010) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$1,602,045 (USA) (7 November 2010)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

One of the first times that director Ruba Nadda has not served as producer or cinematographer for one of her films. See more »

Goofs

Miscellaneous: The Everly Brothers' song "('Til) I Kissed You" is heard on the soundtrack when Juliette and Mark ride in the cab towards the end of the film. The song is incorrectly listed as "Then I Kissed Her" in the credits. See more »

Quotes

Tareq Khalifa: [Pushing Juliette out of a motor scooter's path] I liked how Cairo was before.
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Soundtracks

"Till I kissed you"
The Everly Brothers See more »