Desert Flower (2009)

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Desert Flower

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Synopsis

A Somali nomad’s journey leads to an unexpected global stage

Waris, a young Somali girl, escapes an arranged marriage and a harsh desert life, eventually finding herself in London. Her chance discovery as a model propels her into fame, but her past and a painful secret drive her to confront cultural traditions and advocate for change.

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Cast

Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede

Waris Dirie

Sally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins

Marylin

Craig Parkinson
Craig Parkinson

Neil

Meera Syal
Meera Syal

Pushpa Patel

Anthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie

Harold Jackson

Juliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson

Lucinda

Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall

Terry Donaldson

Lucrezia Phantazia
Lucrezia Phantazia

Girl in Boardinghouse

Soraya Omar-Scego
Soraya Omar-Scego

Young Waris

Anna Hilgedieck
Anna Hilgedieck

Girl in Shower

Matthew Alexander Kaufman
Matthew Alexander Kaufman

Fastfood Manager

Prashant Prabhakar
Prashant Prabhakar

Kami

Tim Seyfi
Tim Seyfi

Simon

Teresa Churcher
Teresa Churcher

Nurse Anne

William de Coverly
William de Coverly

Doctor

Nick Raio
Nick Raio

Truck Driver New York

Anastasia Hille
Anastasia Hille

Journalist

Safa Idriss Nour
Safa Idriss Nour

Little Waris

Nigel Betts
Nigel Betts

Home Office Detective

Eckart Friz
Eckart Friz

Spike

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