If the Cat is Absent

Ahmed, a simple vendor in a Cairo neighborhood, discovers his missing cat holds the key to a corruption scheme involving the city's most powerful figures. His search spirals into an absurd chase across rooftops, markets, and government offices, where every encounter could be an ally or a threat. Teaming up with an eccentric taxi driver and a cynical journalist, he's swept into a whirlwind where laughter and danger are inseparable. The film walks the tightrope between farce and thriller, exploring how a small personal loss can unravel an entire system.