Crossing the Desert
Synopsis
A short film that explores the complex relationship between a South Asian immigrant woman and her queer American daughter. This tender story asks us to re-examine our expectations of our loved ones. Can we accept them for who they really are, not who we want them to be?
Top Cast
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- Director
- Reena Dutt
- Screenplay & Story
- Anu Bhatt
- Original Title
- Crossing the Desert
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reena Dutt
Anu Bhatt
Department Leadership Roster
Reena Dutt
Director
Anu Bhatt
Writer
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What is Crossing the Desert about?
A short film that explores the complex relationship between a South Asian immigrant woman and her queer American daughter. This tender story asks us to re-examine our expectations of our loved ones. Can we accept them for who they really are, not who we want them to be?
Who directed Crossing the Desert?
Crossing the Desert was directed by Reena Dutt.
Who stars in Crossing the Desert?
The principal cast of Crossing the Desert includes Anu Bhatt, Zehra Fazal Key, Ranjita Chakravarty.
When was Crossing the Desert released and how long is it?
Crossing the Desert was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.