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%8, is a 2013 Egyptian movie, directed by Hosam Al Gohary, and starring Okka, Ortega, Shehta Karika. with a runtime of 102 minutes.

Overview

This Arabic comedy film follows the misadventures of three singers who form a small local band, scraping by with modest performances at schools and community venues. Their ordinary routine is upended when a kidnapping occurs during one of their school shows and the group suddenly finds itself accused of the crime. With their freedom on the line, the band manager launches a frantic effort to clear their names, stumbling through a series of farcical situations and comic misunderstandings. The film is a lighthearted romp that pokes fun at the struggles of small-time entertainers, built on sharp situational comedy and the unlikely heroics of people who are clearly in over their heads.

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