Its a misnomer to say that this movie is about romance or a love affair. I'd presume 'affair' would need some physical contact to be thus termed. Here you have one brief 1/4 of a second meeting of lips that could even be construed as unintended. However, there is no argument about the elegant laid back script. Patricia is perfect - typical well bred western woman a bit out of place in a place thats a world away from hers. Quiet, never giving offense, soft spoken...and sexually aseptic. But thats why the movie is so captivating. The subtle development of a friendship between two temporarily lonely persons,the exotic environs - so common on vacations - leads...well nowhere really. Just as its getting up and going, hte hubby comes along and ends everything, including the movie. In ending, I'd say while this is not everyones cup of tea, its well worth a watch. You'd remember it for a surprisingly long time.
Review of Cairo Time
