The Shadow of Cairo (2019)
Overview
After her mother's death, Maya, an ordinary Egyptian girl, sets out to become a Superhero vigilante.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $8,121.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.08 |
Directed By
Tara Shehata
Crew
Tara Shehata
TOP CAST
Yasmina El Abd
Maya
Jake Benson
Supervillain
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