Tuk-Tuk

At a glance

Tuk-Tuk, is a 2015 Egyptian movie, directed by Romany Saad. with a runtime of 75 minutes.

Overview

Tuk-Tuk is a strikingly photographed Egyptian documentary following Abdallah, Sharon, and Bika — three boys navigating the chaotic streets of Cairo behind the wheel of motorized three-wheeled rickshaws known as tuk-tuks. Too young to shave or legally drive, these children are the breadwinners for their families, dodging police, thieves, and rival taxis while searching for any fleeting moment of joy or escape from poverty. Pulsating with comedy and real danger, the film is a vivid and moving portrait of three children forced into adulthood far too soon, yet clinging fiercely to the last scraps of their childhood with resilience and humor.

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