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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
68 Views


all of a sudden?

Since when do you have a job?

Since now!

From when the old man told me he'll

take everything from me if I didn't.

Which means I represent

the family name now.

I have to think about

more than just myself.

That's all I do?

Just think about myself?

Stop the car!

- I just...

- Stop the car!

Khalfan!

I would have done anything for you!

Go to hell

Hey, Natalia

Hey, Guy. How are you?

Good, I'm good.

I'm just about to shoot an Ad and

we've got a very big problem.

The campaign I've been working on

for weeks,

I've been dreading

and the models gone AWOL.

And you would be perfect for it.

Listen it'll only take two hours,

it'll be fun and more importantly

you'll be getting me out of a hole

the size of the Grand Canyon.

Please Natalia don't say no.

I'm really sorry Guy but I can't.

I've got a flight at six that I cant risk missing.

- Mr. Berger!

Give me two minutes!

No, you see that's the thing.

You'll definitely make it,

you don't need to get ready, just get here,

we've got everything here

and it'll be well paid and...

oh please Natalia, I'm begging you...

Phase?

- Please, please!

Excuse me sir

Excuse me, is it a Bollywood shoot?

Come here

Come here

Here, over here to me

Saab

Saab

Look who came?

Really?

Hey buddy!

Come with me!

Come

Sir!

Sir!

Peter Patel is ready for his shot, sir.

Oh my God!

Unbelievable

That's fantastic

Why are you standing here?

Go backstage to the tent

you can relax there.

Sir, I brought my photographs to show you...

It's 0k... it's ok

Why so modest?

Who doesn't know you?

The whole world knows you.

Listen up!

Didn't I say that Peter Patel

was useless.

Didn't I?

...but today he will be useful!

He'll drop me home in his taxi after work.

Cam era...cut!

And that is a wrap.

Around of applause for Natalia please!

YOU were awesome.

- Thank you brother

- Thank you

Okay, let's get here changed and

let me know the gate is good?

Okay, we've got a car waiting for you.

And we will have you out of here in no time.

Thank you so much you saved my life.

You're wonderful, I love you.

Hey angel chop, chop.

We don't want you to miss your flight.

Now, as soon as you get back,

you telephone

and we go out and celebrate,

alright? No argument.

And this...this is for you.

Okay hurry up, go!

Peace be with you father

Peace to you too

Would you tell me what happened

on Jumeirah Road?

Don't know, what happened?

You know how small Dubai is

A friend of mine saw you

How many times have I

warned you about fighting?

It's pointless.

Give me the key to your car.

But father... it wasn't me!

Don't argue, you were seen!

Give me the keys I said!

I need to put an end to this

spoiled irresponsibility!

Faisal

I don't know why you humiliate me like this.

In the mosque people ask of you

"Where is your son? Why is he not at

prayer?"

Tell me what to tell them.

I'm sorry father.

Sometimes...

I feel you're a complete stranger to me.

Even though we have the same blood

running through our veins.

I'm tired...

of trying to put you in the best

clothes and in the best car.

But I won't accept you mining

everything I have built!

Do you think I grew up like this with ease?

No Faisal! No!

This is not the example I set for you.

You are an embarrassment to all Emirati's!

Where...

Where is your compassion

and sense of pride?

If your mother, God rest her

soul, were still alive...

she would be ashamed of your behaviour.

Raj sh'?

Mr. Raj?

Mr. Raj my name is Basu.

Sir, Mr. Khan sent me.

Mr. Khan?

Babu

You...can you sing?

I've been practicing for ten years sir.

Okay

Babu, take him to get ready.

You are on the show, 11 o'clock.

Thank you sir

Come on... quickly!

What's this boss?

It's a changing room.

To survive in this field you need talent.

Who's this?

It's Govinda. You'll learn.

Here, all the money is in tips

and only myself and Raj decides who gets it.

Come on, it's your turn.

What song do you want to play?

The "lkhtiyar" one...

The Peter Patel one, right?

Bloody carbon copy, come on!

- Mr. Rashid

- How are you?

- Mr. Faisal

- So nice to see you again

Please come with me,

your table is ready.

'In!

Champagne?

Just a glass, I've got a flight tomorrow.

- It's the usual Mr. Berger

The usual?

Well you know, I get dragged here

from time to time...

Clients.

This is to you...

I swear your face is going to

win us the account.

More like the make-up artist will.

Look, will you just take some credit?

Okay, they're making

commercials here all the time.

The phones have been ringing off the hook.

Think about it,

it could be a new start for you, you know,

a whole new life.

I don't know if that's for me.

But it was good fun the other day.

And you were brilliant!

I'm not twenty anymore.

The airline pays well and it's secure

and I really like my job.

You are frustrating.

Olga, my flat mate. This is Guy.

Nice to meet you.

Likewise

Can I borrow her for moment?

Bring her back

Maybe

Who's that?

A friend

- Just a friend

- Just a friend.

I know that type of friend.

I love the way we kill ourselves

trying to get you out and

all he needs to do

is click his fingers.

I'm sorry Olga.

You're sorry hmmm?

- Hello ladies

- Hello

Hey! Come join us

In your dreams!

Stuck up b*tch!

Definitely Russian.

Cold as ice, like their shitty weather!

Think she's a "pro"?

Definitely a "pro"!

Enough guys... Come on!

How much?

B*tch!

'What's so funny?

Never mind

Olga was just cooling off some Arabs.

Look, our tables ready, come on.

Girls! Join us

Oh my God!

Hey you

Fancy seeing you here

Hey, listen Guy I've got a flight in an hour

could you please turn this boat around

and take me back before I get fired?

Babe, we're an hour from home and

another hour to the airport.

It's just not gonna happen.

This is serious. I'm on a warning already.

It's not gonna happen, I'm sorry.

F***!

I'm such an idiot! I'm such an idiot!

Sit down

Look, I'll... I'll phone them and

I'll... I'll say you're sick.

Look at this place!

I thought this was what you wanted?

I can hardly remember getting on the boat.

Trust me,

no-one can feel as bad as I do this morning.

Now, put your hand on the steering wheel.

Come on

There it's all yours.

So where are you taking me then?

Round the world

- In how many days?

- Trust me. It won't take 80!

Oh, The King... The Great... The God Father!

Hey Raj, everything good?

First class!

How is that Patel boy performing?

Mr. Khan, you can see for yourself.

There are crowds outside waiting to see him.

Hit!

Please come

Ra]

Mr. Khan, how do you like the show?

This is for him!

Only for him!

Hey sir, what are you saying?

Of course.

Waiter, a special bottle of

Champaign for Mr. Khan.

Not the expensive one!

Wake up mate! The light's green!

F*** sake!

S...sorry sir

Hello

No, no. I'm running late and I'm

being driven by Ayrton Senna.

Just keep them busy till I get there.

Well, be creative. That's what I pay you for.

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