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Synopsis: A privileged young male Arab at odds with his cultural identity and his less fortunate street smart friend; a disillusioned Indian taxi driver who bears an uncanny resemblance to a famous Bollywood star; and a former Romanian ballet dancer now working as a flight attendant and searching for love and companionship ... these individuals all live in Dubai and their lives are about to collide for better or for worse in a city where ambition, growth and opportunity are encouraged and dreams can still manifest. "City of Life" is an urban drama that tracks the various intersections of a multi-ethnic cast, examining how random interactions and their consequences can irrevocably impact another's life. As the name suggests, City of Life's inordinately humane kaleidoscope of converging experiences introduces a city that is in itself a living pulsating character. "City of Life" ultimately reveals how unexpected tragedy and loss can lead to hope and profound transformation as it explores and expose
 
IMDB:
7.1
NOT RATED
Year:
2009
119 min
79 Views


racing drivers.

Take it easy!

Okay so listen, tell me,

what are the men like here in Dubai?

Are there loads of rich Arabs?

Arabs, Brits, Yanks. You name it, they're here.

All spraying Cristal around on the off chance

we hop into bed with them ladies.

Oh come...You say that like it's a bad thing?

But I love Cristal and especially in bed!

Get that down you,

we're going in five minutes.

Awww thank you,

but I wouldn't be good company tonight.

Come on Natalia, it's ladies night

Skank night you mean!

The only lady in here has

got mud on her face!

How ironic's that?

Oh, it's on.

- We have in the studio with us today

- Bollywood legend Peter Patel.

- An actor who needs no introduction

- And has just finished filming

- his twenty ninth feature film, 'Pan of the

Nation'.

- So Peter tell us,

-what does it feel like to have...

- Hollywood throwing scripts your way?

- This journey has been really nice.

- I've always thought that

it's time to move beyond...

(Chattering and giggling)

...Bollywood cinematic legends.

- Were you ever intimidated?

- It was a really nice thing to work with all

those legends but, you know

- I'm sure I can

- matter to the upcoming generation as well.

(Whispering and murmuring)

s...sorry sir

Look this way

Turn around boy

Bloody hell...

You look exactly like that Patel boy.

You could pass for his twin.

Many people say this.

Don't know if it's

good or bad.

Well we've been driven by a Bollywood star!

You want to sing for us?

- You're so funny...

All right, all right. That's it, that's it.

Thank you, that's it.

That's it

Thank you

When you've got something,

make the most of it!

None of the people that perform in there

...look half as decent!

Thank you

Ask for Raj

Tell him Khan sent you.

Your driving a taxi...

What more do you have to lose?

Thank you

Rumour has it that a top Bollywood

producer is in Dubai scouting for talent.

Who knows?

'What's that saying?

Luck by chance?

Hey Khalfan, how's it going?

Join us?

Later, later...

Peace guys!

Peace to you too!

Boys, you all know Khalfan.

What's up? How are you guys?

Welcome, get comfortable!

Appreciated!

Here Khalfan

Thanks!

When did Rashid get the bike?

Just yesterday

Oh yeah, you're coming

to the party tomorrow?

No, no

I'm a bit busy.

Busy?

With What?

Just a small thing.

Hello boys

What's up?

' What's up?

' What's up?

How's everything?

Good, good...

Help yourself

What's this?

Booze?

I never touch this stuff!

This stuff never

touches me either.

Rashid, gorgeous bike.

I know

Can you ride?

Khalfan? Ride?

Khalfan can do a wheelie

with a blindfold on.

Bullshit

Wanna bet?

Thousand dirham's

and let Faisal help you out.

Let's go boys.

I love this sound!

What are these types

you hang out with?!

Oh, you guys are here?

Thought you were further away!

Next time,

look after your daddy's money!

Good morning sir

Good morning

- Peace be with you

- Peace be with be with you too

Good morning sir

- Good morning

- Morning

Good morning sir

Morning

Hello

Good morning sir

Good morning sir, how are you sir?

Good thanks

Welcome Mr. Faisal

How are you sir?

- Good thank you

- Please, I'll take you to your office.

You will have to remind me of your name.

Rajiv, sir

I've been working here for the past

fifteen years.

Yes and you are the...

I was the manager over here.

So my father gave me your job?

No, no, no, no not at all!

In fact he's a very good man.

And he had promoted me as your

key assistant sir.

And...What are those?

These are the annual reports,

your father told me to prepare it.

And I've been working over the weekend

on this...

especially for you!

Would you like to have some coffee or tea?

Some juice or cold drink?

Thank you

So what shall I do?

Thank you, have a good day, thank you.

Hello?

Hey Natalia,

it's Guy Berger.

Guy Berger?

Guy, beautiful daughter at the ballet school,

Berger.

Hello Guy

So what were you doing at the ballet school?

I found it by coincidence.

I used to be a dancer.

Why'd you stop?

I didn't have a choice, I tore my Meniscus.

That's a tough break, I'm sorry.

SQ...

How did you get my number?

I had to sleep with your boss!

I hope Gunther wasn't too hard on you

Gunther was a perfect gentlemen.

He brought me a family meal

at KFC and after that, well,

I was all his.

I hope your wife was okay with that?

I'm divorced actually

Do you look after your daughter full time?

I would love to, but it's...

it's a legal thing.

Look, I got your number off Connie.

I just wanted to say thanks for being

so sweet to my daughter the other day.

She loves you.

Sure, it was a pleasure.

Are you MW?

I'm okay

I think...

happiness is overrated anyway.

How about a drink tomorrow night,

to say thank you?

No sorry l can't, I'm flying.

Cabin crew's not too bad.

Well you see the world, ya know...

from the inside of a hotel room!

I suppose tonight's out of the question?

'What's for lunch?

Just a second

...Chicken Korma

Forgot to tell you,

we're having pre-drinks with Tariq tonight.

Here?

Who's Tariq?

You know, the rich guy with the Maserati.

And you, are you happy with what you're

doing?

Ah you know, it's advertising,

it's what I do and I'm good at it.

Sorry about that

Look...l suppose tonight's

out of the question?

Here's to overrated happiness.

Cheers.

Why not?

Shall we say seven?

Let's say seven.

I'll phone you later.

Hello Papa, how are you?

Hello Papa, how are you?

Papa, did the money arrive okay?

I know, but I've been busy.

I have a very good role...

No, don't tell the

neighbours just yet.

We'll surprise them

when it comes out...

Yes Papa

ls Mama there?

Let me speak to her please.

Mama? Hi!

How are you Mama?

Missing you a lot,

especially your cooking.

Hold Mum!

Mama?

One second Mama...

Mama?

Hello? Hello?

Hello?

Khalfan!

How are you?

Good thanks and you?

Very good, thank you!

What juices are there today?

Juices are Titanic, Abood, Raheeb, Lulu

Maharaja, Ismail Mattar, Polaris, Waslawy,

Metro...

- Do you want anything?

- No, I'm fine!

Just get me one Polaris.

Who's that?

Some chick.

Which chick?

Tell you later!

Hook us up, bro!

But Rashid,

How can I come without him?

He's my friend!

0k, what do I tell him?

Are you sure it's going

to be a nice party?

Sure?

Hey hey...

Next time, if you want to get

f***ed wear a red dress!

Who's the b*tch now?

Who is the b*tch?

Khalfan what are you doing?

Get in the car!

Man, you saw their faces?

Where you running? Come back!

Don't mess with me again you clowns!

Khalfan, what are you doing?

Lost your mind?

Don't remember him?

He flicked me off!

That's great!

But what if the cops came?

Did you not think about my "name"?

My reputation?

R" You name",

What am I, a piece of sh*t?

Khalfan, stop messing around

and think about your

future for a change

Stop fighting in the middle

of the street and find a job!

What made you so perfect

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