Upper Egyptian in the American University

Khalaf, a good-natured young man from rural southern Egypt, finds his world turned upside down when he wins a scholarship to the elite American University in Cairo. Thrust into a bubble of Westernized attitudes and affluent city lifestyles, his traditional values and rustic demeanor become a source of constant friction. Navigating lectures in English, fashionable peers, and unfamiliar social codes, Khalaf's journey is a fish-out-of-water saga. His earnest attempts to belong spark a hilarious culture clash, revealing the deep contrasts within Egyptian society through a lens of warmth and sharp observation.