Juliette (Patricia Clarkson) is a Canadian magazine
editor who arrives in Cairo for a vacation with her long-time husband (Tom McCamus), a UN official working in Gaza. Delayed, her husband asks his friend—a handsome Egyptian named Tareq (Alexander Siddig)—to watch over Juliette. Juliette finds herself falling in love not only with the city but with Tareq. From the surprise of men-only cafes, to the aroma of a hookah
pipe, to the expanse of the Nile, the film captures the seductive charm of Cairo.
Canadian Connection: The director and some cast members are Canadian.
I liked how long it took them to fall in love. In movies these days they meet and after five minutes say "let's go to bed." So I waited patiently as their passions gradually built up, but I don't think they ever "dit it." If their had been even the suggestion of a sex scene, I would have given the movie 5 stars.
Great love story and great acting. Siddig did an outstanding job in his role. Would love to see a "Cairo Time" follow up movie. That would really put the icing on the cake.