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City of Life (2009)

“Every day you can change another persons life without ever knowing it.”

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Plot

"City of Life" immerses you in the vibrant heart of Dubai, a city teeming with ambition, dreams and a fascinating blend of cultures. At the center of this pulsating metropolis are three individuals, each wrestling with their own identity and aspirations. An affluent young Arab man, torn between traditional expectations and the allure of modernity; an Indian taxi driver, disillusioned with his life yet bearing an intriguing likeness to a Bollywood superstar, and a former Romanian ballerina, now an air hostess, yearning for love and companionship in her adopted city. Their lives are set to intersect in a dance of fate, in a city where opportunity and growth are as abundant as the desert sands. "City of Life" is a compelling urban tapestry, intricately weaving the diverse threads of its multi-ethnic characters. Each chance encounter, each seemingly random interaction, carries the potential to irrevocably alter another's path. As the city throbs with life, so too do the human dramas that unfold within it. "City of Life" doesn't just showcase the city's gleaming facades but delves deeper, unmasking the complexity of an emerging multicultural society, its race, ethnicity and class intricacies. The film is a testament to the transformative power of hope and loss, and of unexpected tragedies that lead to profound change. "City of Life" is more than just a movie - it's a heartfelt journey into the soul of a city, a vivid exploration of lives that are as diverse as they are interconnected.

Where to watch City of Life?

City of Life is a drama movie featuring Alexandra Maria Lara.

It is possible to buy City of Life on Apple TV, Google Play Movies and YouTube.