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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


I've got to get some sleep.

I've going to talk to Guy,

before I leave tomorrow.

It must be important...

It is important.

I don't want to fight.

Come on girl, what's the matter?

Promise me you won't tell a soul

I haven't told anybody

I'm pregnant

Sh*t

Oh you poor girl, this is terrible.

Don't worry I can fix this, I have contacts,

we'll sort it out for you, how far gone

are you?

No, no, no you got me wrong

I don't need help.

I just need to talk to Guy.

Wait!

You're not doing this just to put the

pressure on Guy to commit are you?

I'm not talking to you anymore,

but for your information,

Guy is a wonderful father.

You are so naive.

Natalia, wake up!

If they find out you're unmarried and

pregnant

they'll fire you.

You'll be single, jobless, pregnant

and back at your momma's

place in Bucharest.

Now is that what you really want?

What's wrong with you?

You just can't be happy

for me, can you?

[What happened with you and Khalfan?]

Hello

- Faisal?

Hi. Who's this?

- Forgive me, but have you and Khalfan

fought?

- R's Fatima

Hi Fatima!

No don't worry!

It's a small thing and

everything will be ok.

How's Nana doing?

- Thanks m God, shes fine.

I wish I didn't have to go.

Oh I know, I know

And I wish you weren't working this

weekend too.

But...

at least it will give me time

to spend with Chantelle.

Get her away from her mother.

When I get back,

we need to talk.

Talk?

Is there anything I can do?

I know we haven't been together for long.

It's just that I

really, really like you.

And...

You like me?

So, erm...

So that's what this is all about?

About you not knowing where you stand?

Well you don't have to worry about

that because I love you.

Did I say that or did I think it?

No. I think I said it.

Oh, babe

Oh my God. You are so late.

- Oh God...

Oh my God...

Okay

Go, go!

Goodbye

Babe...

Babe!

Thank you.

Basu

Basu!

Have you been partying all night?

Sorry sir!

What sorry?

That's the third time this month!

Understood?

Not to mention the complaints I had

about your bad driving.

Now do this

Hand in your papers, uniforms

and keys and leave.

You've lost your job!

Understood?

One more chance sir!

Not in my hands anymore.

Orders were from above

Understood?

But my salary?

Salary?

You'll get it next month!

There's a big line of people

waiting for this job

They all need a chance

Next month? But sir, I need to

send money home.

That's not my problem!

Sir...a month?

How will I pay my rent?

Sir, please sir...

- Please everyone, bare in

mind crew turnaround...

- Also the new schedules

have been issued

- So do take note of any changes...

Natalia, where are you going?

Never mind...

- And that's all for today and

I will see you on board.

You're a star!

Go!

Go see the world!

Natalia, this is unacceptable.

Continuously arrive late or call in sick.

I can't help it if you have

food poisoning again!

You've been formally warned!

Take this to administration,

there's going to be a disciplinary hearing

and you're off roster until then.

Hello

Hey Faisal.

What's up?

Yeah, I'm very close

Ok Rashid, just park out front

Yeah, just like you

said before, out front?

On my Way"-

Wait here

Mister, why are you

polishing your fruits?

It's a grocery store,

not a gold souq.

So they buy it

I say, how's Nana?

Good, thanks be to God

Sir, can I perform

here every night?

You don't have to pay me

I could live off the

tips alone.

'What's wrong with you Basu?

Hey?

If you perform everyday,

won't the public get bored?

That's why I say,

only twice a week!

Sir...

how can I live off tips

from just two nights?

Understand Basu,

I also need to run my club!

Go now and call Babu over here

Yes sir.

Rashid, come to the basement quickly!

Just come!

Nana always sends me out

to buy stuff we don't need.

Convinced she'll win the million.

God bless the shopping festival.

God bless my grandmother.

What do you want from me?

Come here!

What do you want?

Hello

Khalfan, they kidnapped Faisal.

In the car in front of me!

I don't know why!

Who?

Who? I don't know.

Rashid, Rashid!

Stay on them, I'm on my way!

What's up Khalfan?

Tell you later

Uncle Basu!

Uncle Basu

Here, make a call! Make a call!

To whom?

Bollywood stars are coming, and

they're looking for back-up dancers.

Call them, you will get it.

Dhruv it doesn't work that way,

it's not as easy.

Just talk to them

Why are you calling them?

Hello

Ma'am, Bollywood dance concert at...

in which city?

Ma'am I dance...

Media City?

Building number seven

Ma'am, anytime I'm coming?

Yeah

Good luck

Thanks Dhruv!

I just wanna know one thing...

What do they want from Faisal?

Don't worry about them!

I will son them out!

Come!

Khalfan come quickly!

GUY:

Guy?

Babe

What are you doing here?

I thought you would be

with Chantelle.

There's a change of plan, she's with

her mum.

Babe, your supposed to be working.

It's been a very long day.

I'm on suspension.

Oh come here.

I really, really need to talk to you,

it's all so messed up.

Just...shhh...just...

shhh...

COME on...

just tell me slowly...

Has someone been here?

No

We just found out we're

first in line for a

massive campaign, it's gonna be huge.

Chantelle's at her mum's and...

What? I'm not allowed to have a glass of

champagne in my own house?

Come on...

Babe...

I'm sorry

I'm sorry

I don't know how else to say this,

so I'm just going to come

out with it because...

Stupid b*tch...

See honey not meant

to be here, right?

Supposed to be on a plane!

On! My God...

You will have to excuse me I've had a

little too much champagne.

Shut the f*** up Olga!

Nat!

Nat!

Nat!

It was nothing...

darling?

Natalia!

Ooops

Media City Boss. Please go fast!

Take it easy. Relax!

Boss, please go fasten

My career is at stake.

My brother if the car is working,

your career will work.

Relax, here listen, it's

my favorite song...

Get up!

Get up!

Get up!

You?

Get up!

Who do you thing you are rich boy?

With your little poor friend.

You think you're better than us?

Dream on!

I know how to raise you.

Who do you think you are?

You're all nothing!

I spit on you and your kind!

Abdullah, get the knife!

Leave him a mark so

he doesn't forget us

You think you can do this

in front of my brother?

I'll show you!

If you're a man enough,

cut my face.

Abdullah!

What you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

Rashid

What's happening in front of me...

ls really scary!

I'll call the cops...

I'll call them.

Don't think of the cops!

I can't!

I can't!

Faisal!

Guys, go check who's there!

Khalfan!

Come on! You and

me, head to head!

Come on!

Come on!

Drop the knife!

HE'S got a gun!

Faisal, you drive!

Abdullah, get up!

Boss, the road is empty, can

you drive a little faster?

Where to go faster?

Relax! Take it easy!

Where are you from?

Gujarat

Gujarat?

You know where I'm from?

Kashmir

Free Kashmir!

What's free Kashmir

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