# Bittersweet (2010)

> After losing the passport that grants him automatic respect, an Egyptian expatriate rebels against the contradictory social rules of his homeland.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/59807

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Khaled Marei
- Cast: Ahmed Helmy, Edward, Lotfy Labib, Inam Salusah, Tarek ElAmir, Amy Samir Ghanem, Mohamed Shaheen, Yasser El Tobgy
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2210441/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, nostalgic, warm, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and belonging in a world of cultural contrasts.

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