The series is written and directed by Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Nayer.
Watch IT, the premier Egyptian Video-on-Demand platform in the region, has announced its original series Dawa’y El Safar, consisting of 10 episodes, set for exclusive release on May 15, 2024.
Penned and directed by Mohamed Nayer, the series boasts a stellar cast including Amir Eid, Kamel El Basha, Nadine, Ahmed Ghozzi, Donia Wael, Salma ElKashef, Jala Hesham, Adam El Alfy, Nader Gouda, Aya Helmy, Ayman El Shiwy, Mariam Naoum, Samir El Hakim, and Ahmed Fadel.
Dawa’y El Safar narrates the story of Ibrahim, who fabricates a world of friends, places, and lovers to persuade his daughter, studying abroad in Australia, to remain there and pursue her educational aspirations without worrying about her father, who lives alone following the demise of his wife. However, the situation takes a dramatic turn when his daughter decides to visit Egypt, prompting Ibrahim to embark on a journey to prove the validity of the tales he concocted, with the assistance of his neighbour Ali, who discovers love and a newfound purpose in life.