Movie

Cairo Calling

★ 5.2(6)20058m

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Good to know

Director: Xiaodan He, Joseph Antaki
Release date: 2005-02-28
Runtime: 8m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: CBC Films

About Cairo Calling

Cairo Calling is a 2005 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Xiaodan He and Joseph Antaki, starring Barbara Alexandre, Joseph Antaki and Francois Bryon. It has a runtime of 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cairo Calling in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ahmed is in for the shock of his life when his mother calls from Cairo to announce her imminent visit to Montreal . He has to clean up his act to get ready for her arrival. He convinces his entourage to play along for the duration of her stay, telling them that the visit is a short one. But Mother has other plans... She is a woman on a mission and is ready to stay for as long as it takes for her to see it through. In fact, she has an open ticket! Ahmed's patience as well as his friends' will be severely tested as his mother tries to bring her old world values into their lives. But she too will get tested when she realizes the true meaning of the old saying : be careful what you wish for, it may just come true...

Cast

Barbara Alexandre

Layla

Joseph Antaki

Ahmed

Francois Bryon

Eric

Claudette Del Burgo

Mother

Themes & keywords

gay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Cairo Calling in Canada?+

Cairo Calling is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Cairo Calling on Netflix?+

Cairo Calling is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Cairo Calling?+

Cairo Calling has a runtime of 8 minutes (8 minutes).

Who stars in Cairo Calling?+

Cairo Calling stars Barbara Alexandre, Joseph Antaki, Francois Bryon and Claudette Del Burgo.

When did Cairo Calling come out?+

Cairo Calling is a 2005 movie directed by Xiaodan He and Joseph Antaki.

What genre is Cairo Calling?+

Cairo Calling is Drama film.

Who directed Cairo Calling?+

Cairo Calling was directed by Xiaodan He and Joseph Antaki.