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Cairo Calling

Cairo Calling

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Drama

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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...

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

28 February 2005

Country

Canada

Cast

Barbara Alexandre

Barbara Alexandre

Layla

Joseph Antaki

Joseph Antaki

Ahmed

Francois Bryon

Francois Bryon

Eric

Claudette Del Burgo

Claudette Del Burgo

Mother

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