Storyline
Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.
Cast & Crew
Farid Shawqy
Abu Siri
Lead
Hind Rostom
Hanuma
Youssef Chahine
Qinawi
Hassan El Baroudy
Madbouli
Abdel Aziz Khalil
Abo Gaber
Ahmed Abaza
Mansour
Essmat Mahmoud
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Hussain Ismael
راكب بالقطار
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Youssef Chahine's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Cairo Station is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
