A Friend Indeed

A Friend Indeed

2002 · 127 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy

Gad and Osama are childhood best friends. Osama was raised by his grandfather, as his parents died in a train crash. When presented with one job opportunity in a gulf country, they agree to let Gad take it and Osama stays behind to take care of his grandpa and Gad’s elderly mother. Five years later, Gad returns to Cairo on vacation and Osama comically convinces him to stay with them.

Directed by Saeed Hamed · Written by Maher Awwad

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