Movie: The Shadow of Cairo

Top 2 Billed Cast

Yasmina El Abd
Yasmina El Abd

Maya

Jake Benson
Jake Benson

Supervillain

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    After her mother's death, Maya, an ordinary Egyptian girl, sets out to become a superhero vigilante.

  • Release Date

    2019-09-03

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    3.5 starts
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    العربية
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