Egyptian filmmaker Khaled Mansour’s feature film Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo is poised for its US premiere at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, with screenings set for February 9, 11, and 14, 2025.

Produced by Mohamed Hefzy through Film Clinic and marking Rasha Hosny’s debut as a feature film producer, the film’s global distribution is handled by Film Clinic Indie Distribution. Seeking Haven for Mr. Rambo has already received multiple accolades, including the Visual Identity and DCP Services Award from Creative Media Solutions at the fifth Amman Film Industry Days (AFID) and Amman Project Market. Furthermore, it has secured production grants from the Red Sea Film Fund, the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC), and Fonds Image de la Francophonie.

The screenplay, crafted by Mohamed El-Hosseiny and Khaled Mansour, features a talented cast including Essam Omar, Rakin Saad, Sama Ibrahim, and Ahmed Bahaa.

Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo narrates the journey of a young man who must confront his past fears to rescue his dog and best friend from an uncertain future.

Hassan, a thirty-something man, lives with his mother and his dog Rambo in a struggling neighborhood. He resents the idea of a steady job, but his mother insists he maintains one to help with their living expenses.

After his mother threatens to withdraw her financial support, Hassan reluctantly returns to his former job as a sandwich seller for Shiko. One night, upon returning home, he gets into a confrontation with Karem, a neighbor and car mechanic. In the ensuing chaos, Rambo defends Hassan by biting Karem.

As Karem seeks to reclaim his pride, the neighborhood suggests that Rambo be given to him, a proposition Hassan vehemently opposes, placing him in a precarious situation.

With the assistance of his friend Ahmed, who works at a struggling government veterinary hospital, and Asmaa, a girl who harbors feelings for him, Hassan embarks on a quest to relocate Rambo to safety. However, Karem’s influence in the neighborhood means Hassan is constantly under surveillance.

With the help of Jamila, an animal rights activist, Hassan ultimately finds a shelter for Rambo outside the country. This act incites Karem’s wrath, resulting in Hassan and his mother being evicted from their home, leaving their future uncertain.