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Cairo Time (2009)

Cairo Time (2009)
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A married magazine editor falls for one of her husband's old acquaintances while vacationing in Cairo in this romantic drama from writer/director Ruba Nadda. Juliette (Patricia Clarkson) is a magazine editor who is happily married to Mark (Tom McCamus), a Canadian diplomat. Their kids are all grown up, and they've planned a three-week vacation in Cairo together when Mark gets delayed in the Palestinian territories and Juliette is left to navigate the Egyptian capitol alone. In order to ensure his wife's safety until he arrives, Mark asks his former security officer and longtime friend Tareq (Alexander Siddig) to be her guide though the city. He never imagined that they would fall in love, but the more time Tareq and Juliette spend together the more difficult is becomes for them to deny their intense attraction to one another. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Patricia ClarksonAlexander Siddig, (more)
Director(s):
Ruba Nadda
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Cairo Time

A married magazine editor falls for one of her husband's old acquaintances while vacationing in Cairo in this romantic drama from writer/director Ruba Nadda. Juliette (Patricia Clarkson) is a magazine editor who is happily married to Mark (Tom McCamus), a Canadian diplomat. Their kids are all grown up, and they've planned a three-week vacation in Cairo together when Mark gets delayed in the Palestinian territories and Juliette is left to navigate the Egyptian capitol alone. In order to ensure his wife's safety until he arrives, Mark asks his former security officer and longtime friend Tareq (Alexander Siddig) to be her guide though the city. He never imagined that they would fall in love, but the more time Tareq and Juliette spend together the more difficult is becomes for them to deny their intense attraction to one another. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
89 mins

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Director(s):
Ruba Nadda
Writer(s):
Ruba Nadda
Producer(s):
Daniel IronDavid Collins
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Smoking)
Categories:
Drama
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Bob M.

The wonderful Patricia Clarkson plays a wife whose children have grown and left and is married to a career diplomat whom she spends long intervals separated from. She agrees to meet him in Cairo, but he is indefinitely delayed. Thrust alone into Middle Eastern society, she comes to rely on the companionship of a retired Egyptian who used to work with her husband. As he guides her thru exploration of a new culture, they begin to have feelings for one another, although they are from different worlds. Clarkson and Alexander Siddig bring grace and warmth to their roles, and thankfully, we are not subjected to a Hollywood ending (which is why you see the other "boring" commentary here). Niall Byrne's beautiful score complements the film perfectly. A wonderful story with an exotic locale that isn't just used as a backdrop. Highly recommended.

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Lisa M.

Best romantic movie that I have seen since the Notebook. Patricia is so elegant and Alexander Siddig has bloomed from the cute guy on STDS9 to leading man status. The look that Patricia gives Alexander on the train after the wedding is so passionate. Walking towards the pyramids in the early morning and sitting on the step pyramid was one of the most gorgeous shots that a movie could have. I have visited Cairo and I can attest that the men will definitely come up to a single woman, but like Patricia, once I covered my hair I was treated very respectfully. Fantastic story and very well acted. A true cinematic gem.

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Martha M.

A beautiful love story with fabulous atmosphere. Adult daughter and mother enjoyed watching it together.

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