Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo

Determined to rescue his dog and loyal companion Rambo, Hassan faces his deepest fears and reconnects with his inner self.

Director:
Khaled Mansour

Genre:
Drama

Year:
2024

Duration:
102 minutes

Rating:
16+

Country:
Egypt, Saudi Arabia

Language:
Arabic

Subtitling:
English

Screenplay: Mohamed El-Hossieny, Khaled Mansour

Cast: Essam Omar, Rakeen Saad, Ahmed Bahaa, Samaa Ibrahim, Rambo Brothers

Cinematography: Ahmed Tarek Bayoumi

Editing: Yasser Azmy

Production: Rasha Hosny, Mohamed Hefzy

Awards: Yusr Jury Award -- Red Sea International Film Festival -- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- 2024 | Best Teaser (MENA Region) -- Global Entertainment Awards -- 2024

Début Status: Jordanian Première

Film Eligibility: Essam Omar is a first-time lead actor | Mohamed El Hossieny and Khaled Mansour are first-time screenwriters | Khaled Mansour is a first-time director

Synopsis

Hassan, a quiet security guard living in Cairo with his mother, is forced to go on the run after his dog and closest companion, Rambo, bites their hostile landlord. As Hassan moves through the city in search of a safe place for the dog, he's pulled into situations that make him confront painful memories and fears he's long buried -- ultimately leading him to reconnect with a part of himself he thought was lost.

Director’s biography

Khaled Mansour, an Egyptian director and screenwriter born in Cairo in 1991, studied history at Cairo University before independently pursuing cinema. In 2024, he made his debut feature film, *Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo*, which premiered in the official selection at the Venice International Film Festival and went on to win over 15 awards at festivals worldwide. It was released in Egyptian cinemas in early 2025 to commercial success. Khaled has participated in several renowned film labs and markets, enriching his vision and craft. He has also directed short documentaries and commercials. Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo is his first feature.