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Al-Khawaga's Dilemma (2018)

Al-Khawaga's Dilemma poster
Original title
عقدة الخواجة
Directed by
Peter Mimi
Genre
drama film, comedy film
Country
Egypt
Runtime
1h 33m
Rating
4.5 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man in Cairo gets caught in a web of love and lies that tests his relationships and his social standing. The story follows his attempts to navigate romantic complications and class differences.

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What happens

Al-Khawaga's Dilemma, also known as Oqdet Al Khawaja (Arabic: عقدة الخواجة, romanized: Uqdat al-Khawagah), is a 2018 Egyptian comedy-drama film that explores the intricate dynamics of love, deception, and social class. Directed by Peter Mimi and scripted by Hesham Maged and Chico, the film presents a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of Cairo, Egypt. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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