Under Construction

Youssef Kamal lives on the outskirts of society, estranged from a world he once knew. Now, homeless and living out of his car in isolated areas, he confronts the consequences of his choices daily.

Cast

Nour Nasreldin

as Youmna Magdy

Peter Nabil

as Youssef Kamal

Mariam Rashad

as Sylvia Samuel

Maryam Khaled

as Receptionist

Osama Khalil

as Security Guard #1

Mohamed Ibrahim

as Security Guard #2

Karim Shaarawy

as Interview Candidate #1

Omar Khaled

as Interview Candidate #2

Hatem Sharabasy

as Interview Candidate #3

Omar Shawaf

as Interview Candidate #4

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