When You're from 'Masr' and Befriend Someone from 'Egypt' for the First Time!
A beautiful friendship blossoms between Shams (Ahmed Mekky), a tough yet lovable guy from a Shaabi neighborhood—often called 'Masr'—and Fatma (Aicha Ben Ahmed), who comes from a more upscale background, often referred to as 'Egypt.' Could this friendship turn into something more? We'll have to watch and see, but one thing's for sure—the chemistry between Mekky and Aicha is off the charts.
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