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Two strangers make a pact to escape Egypt — but immigration fraud has never been this romantically complicated.
TMDB
85

Cut and Paste (2008)

millennial panicCairo chaosbittersweet hustle

Overview

ComedyDrama

After turning thirty, Gmilla's dreams of emigrating abroad have collapsed. She meets Youssef who is also thinking of traveling and they make a pact that they will help each other to emigrate more easily. But the plan goes in an unexpected direction.

Flag of SASAArabic
Content warning
woman director

Standout Aspects

Acting

Hanan Turk's weary optimism anchors every scene.

Direction

Hala Khalil captures Cairo's suffocating warmth beautifully.

Writing

Dialogue that balances social critique with genuine charm.

Best for:Solo: When you're questioning every life choice at 2am.·Streaming: Wistful Sunday afternoon with strong Arabic coffee.·Date Night: If you want to debate: would YOU fake-marry for a visa?
Heads up:Emotional: Relatable existential dread about unfulfilled potential.
Hala Khalil

Director

Hala Khalil

ReleasedMay 1, 2008
Runtime1h 45m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Sherif Mounir

Sherif Mounir

Youssef Anwar

Hanan Turk

Hanan Turk

Jamila Hussain

Fathy Abdel Wahab

Fathy Abdel Wahab

Samy

Sawsan Badr

Sawsan Badr

Azza

Marwa Mehran

Marwa Mehran

Zaynab

Hanan Motawie

Hanan Motawie

Soraya

Yasser El Tobgy

Yasser El Tobgy

horny

Mohamed El Sadaany

Mohamed El Sadaany

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Hala Khalil is part of Egypt's '90s new wave of women directors who challenged conservative industry norms.

Cultural

The film's Arabic title 'Keda Reda' ironically translates to 'That's Fine' — the ultimate Egyptian coping mechanism for systemic disappointment.

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