After an absence of more than 20 years, Sue leaves her well-organized life in Switzerland to return to her native Egypt and to visit her dying mother. As a young adult, Sue ran away from the eccentric aristocrat, but now she feels compelled to see her again – at least to draw a line under the matter.
Along her journey, which leads from Cairo to Alexandria, she comes upon some surprises, rediscovers her roots and is confronted with startling and painful memories. Sue frees herself from the ghosts of her past and, in the process, finds not just her mother, but also herself.
Back to Alexandria
Tamer Ruggli
Born in 1986 in Zurick/Switzerland as the son of a Swiss father and Egyptian mother. Grew up in Zaire, Saudi Arabia and Austria. Studied Film at the ECAL in Lausanne and Screenwriting at the New York Film Academy. Active as a director.
2009 THE REJECTS, Kurzfilm
2010 CAPPUCCINO, Kurzfilm
2011 RUTH, Kurzfilm
2012 HAZEL, Kurzfilm
2023 RETOUR EN ALEXANDRIE, Spielfilm HOF 2023