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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


Don't show them any of the film

or print until I arrive.Alright?

Sir, you a filmmaker, sir?

Mate, do you wanna keep your eyes on the

road?

Advertising. TV

That is also very good sir.

It's here mate, here, here!

Yeah, I'm getting it, getting it.

One-second sir

Sir...l sing

- What?

- I dance

and have you heard of one actor, Peter

Patel...

This is my full name sir...

- I want to...

- I'll look at it!

Listen stop talking!

- My phone number is written behind it sir!

- Stop talking...

- Thank goodness. We can do this together,

alright? - Thank you sir!

You with me? Good

Alright mate? I'm just about two seconds

away.

Okay, literally two seconds away.

Sir, Mr. Guy Berger and his

colleagues from the Ayah agency.

Hi

Peace be with you

Peace be with you too

Please

Okay. Let's get down to it.

I don't have much time I'm afraid.

Alright, well, further to our previous meeting

we've got some of the material that

we spoke about

that we would like to present to you.

As per your request about

giving back to the community.

We'd like to suggest,

a daily cash prize that will really grab the

people's attention.

Right...

I can see the merit in this.

But it really has to be a substantial prize

for it to stand out in the shopping festival.

Let's make it a daily prize of

one million dirham's cash!

That will show our commitment

and prove we are serious.

Well, that is more than generous

and something that will really prove

very attractive to the public.

Let me show you some of the stuff

that we have already developed.

Just like to put the screen on...

So that brings to an end the visual display.

Here is some of the visuals

and graphics that we've have created.

Mike, our graphic designer, developed this...

which is our hero leaflet and something we

want to use at the airports.

Probably as neon signs in the malls and

all over the United Arab Emirates.

And back here we have our friend

the scratch and win card.

Which we now know has one

million written across it.

Thanks to you.

This contract here...

simply approves the visuals

and then we'll be a step closer.

Okay, thanks

There was a time when people

had to work their entire lifetime

to earn such a sum.

Now all they have to do is scratch a card...

And they could win a million!

- Oh my God...

Are those Guy's?

Yes

Just a small pad then?

Hey where are the Flamingos?

They got tired.

Welcome to my humble abode

Yes...

very 'humble' indeed!

Don't look round, don't look round...

This is Alex Pearson and his

Jumeirah Jane wife...

Elizabeth, how are you?

Hello darling

Hello Guy! Good.

This is Natalia

And her friend...erm...

Very funny!

Olga

Very good to meet you.

Natalia used to be a ballerina,

but now she's modeling.

Actually, I'm a stewardess.

You're the new find Guy told me about?

The one that's heading the

Dubai shopping festival campaign.

Impressive!

Oh, I can barely get this one

away from the pool.

Do shut up darling!

What a beautiful dress.

Yes it is isn't it?

Thank you.

So Olga, you've not seen the villa, have you?

So maybe if you would like

to show her around?

I'll catch up with you later?

Bye

- Bring me ice, immediately.

- Bring another case of champagne too.

A**hole from Rome, no?

Okay, hurry up kid?

Bye

Hello

Hello

You almost cost me my job.

And you are?

Flight from Rome...

you accused me of stealing

your wallet!

Right...

Well I was asked who the last person was to

handled my jacket and it was you.

Well...

I'm not a thief.

Yeah, well I don't know you.

I'm sorry

I'm...I'm sorry.

That was completely rude.

And I apologise for my behaviour

on the flight back there.

I was being a real a**hole.

Please join me...

Sure

But you are really going to

have to make up for it.

So...

What is it that you do troubled flyer?

Are you a friend of Guy's?

He helped me launch my restaurant.

I'm Nasser by the way

I am Olga and that's Natalia

Hello

How do you do...

Ah!

You must be the girl that

Guy's raving about.

And...what about you Olga?

Just a friend,

but I've never met a restauranteur before.

When are you going to invite us out, huh?

Anytime

It's the Marina Cafe.

Just let me know when you're free.

So why were you having a tough time?

Actually it was the end of a relationship,

wasn't the best experience I've ever had.

In fact it was a real nightmare.

But change can be good,

it allows you to meet new and

interesting people, huh?

Oh Naz.

Please tell me that you

are not depressing the girls

with stories of emotional

heartache and suicide?

Come on Guy,

who can resist two beautiful,

charming ladies like these?

Naz is the best chef in town.

He's literaly a magician...

And what he lacks in the bedroom he

certainly makes up for in the kitchen.

And he's cool too...

for someone who is about to serve

100 people dinner

in 27 minutes!

Under control...

Come on, you got to come see this

feast he's prepared for us.

You coming?

We'll catch up with you.

So...

which of those sports

cars outside is yours?

Actually...

mine's the Mini in the catering truck!

Well, you know having

your own restaurant

isn't that shabby either.

It pays the bills.

Come on...

lets forget the food and get a drink

sounds like you need it.

What a night

You okay?

Babe...babe what?

I don't know what

Do you think it's all

happening a bit fast?

No

I'm falling for you.

I can't help it

and I don't want it to stop.

Babe?

Excuse me just a second.

Babe?

You okay?

It must be Nasser's famous food I ate.

Ta-da!

Wow, I must be dreaming!

Didn't know if you were ever

going to sleep here again.

It was either learn to cook

or continue to eat at

Nassers restaurant every night.

It looks delicious.

So?

How's it been?

Good

It's all happening a bit fast but...

he's lovely.

I'm happy when I'm with him

and I miss him when I'm not.

I just never thought he was your type,

the high roller with the sports cars.

What do you think is my type then?

Come on Nat!

He's so smooth he can

sell sand to the Arabs.

He has to be otherwise

he wouldn't survive in this world.

Enough about me.

Tell me...

Which is it?

Has Nasser stolen your heart...

or have you stolen his pin number?

Haha. Very funny.

He's actually a really sweet

guy for your information.

He might not be rolling in it like

Guy, 'Miss. hidden agenda'

but...

he does own his own restaurant

so that means something.

Do u seriously think I'm with

Guy because of his money?

No

But listen...

he's older, divorced, has a kid and...

if I'm honest I think he's

a little bit of a playboy,

so just be careful.

Because maybe he's just

having some fun with you

and then he's going to move on.

Because that's what playboy's do.

He's not a playboy.

I just hope what you have with

Nasser is more about you and him...

than that restaurant

and what you can buy with it's profits.

Okay, I'm going to ignore that comment.

Thanks for cooking.

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