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7.3
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Cast & Crew

Sherry Hormann
Director
Timothy Spall
As Terry Donaldson
Anthony Mackie
As Harold Jackson
Juliet Stevenson
As Lucinda
Tim Seyfi
As Simon
Sally Hawkins
As Marylin
Meera Syal
As Pushpa Patel
Anastasia Hille
As Journalist

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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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You can stream Desert Flower on: Apple TV

What movies are similar to Desert Flower? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Desert Flower include Still Alice, 3096 Days, The Help, Seven Pounds, My Sister's Keeper, The Social Network.

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Desert Flower was released in theaters on October 9, 2009.