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IMDb rating 7.3
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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 5

Sally Hawkins and Timothy Spall, familiar from Mike Leigh films, make their characters original and plausible.

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Cast & Crew

Sherry Hormann
Director
Timothy Spall
As Terry Donaldson
Juliet Stevenson
As Lucinda
Sally Hawkins
As Marylin
Anthony Mackie
As Harold Jackson
Meera Syal
As Pushpa Patel

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"Desert Flower" tells the incredible true story of Waris Dirie, a Somalian nomad who escaped a forced marriage at 13 and fled to London, where she became a top model and UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation. From the harsh deserts of Somalia to the catwalks of Paris, Waris' journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. With the help of her friend Marylin, a quirky saleswoman, Waris overcomes her difficult past and finds success in the fashion world, using her platform to raise awareness about the harmful practice of FGM. With an impressive cast, including Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, and Craig Parkinson, "Desert Flower" is a moving and inspiring film that will leave you in awe of Waris' strength and courage.

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