Cairo Calling
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...
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- Director
- Xiaodan He, Joseph Antaki
- Original Title
- Cairo Calling
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- CBC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xiaodan He, Joseph Antaki
Department Leadership Roster
Xiaodan He
Director
Joseph Antaki
Director
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What is Cairo Calling about?
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...
Who directed Cairo Calling?
Cairo Calling was directed by Xiaodan He, Joseph Antaki.
Who stars in Cairo Calling?
The principal cast of Cairo Calling includes Barbara Alexandre, Joseph Antaki, Francois Bryon, Claudette Del Burgo.
When was Cairo Calling released and how long is it?
Cairo Calling was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 8m.