The Desert River
Synopsis
A Royal Navy Officer is haunted by his past capture at the hands of a terrorist organisation. He is released but on his return to England he suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and alcoholism. After his life falls apart he decides to walk the length of Africa from Casa Blanca to Cape Town to overcome his demons and win back his wife and 2 young sons. On reaching Namibia he sees a Facebook post of his wife in a new relationship and he relapses, falling into despair. Losing his way he is rescued by a group of monks who try to nurture him back to life.
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$55K
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- Original Title
- The Desert River
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $55K
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What is The Desert River about?
A Royal Navy Officer is haunted by his past capture at the hands of a terrorist organisation. He is released but on his return to England he suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and alcoholism. After his life falls apart he decides to walk the length of Africa from Casa Blanca to Cape Town to overcome his demons and win back his wife and 2 young sons. On reaching Namibia he sees a Facebook post of his wife in a new relationship and he relapses, falling into despair. Losing his way he is rescued by a group of monks who try to nurture him back to life.
Who directed The Desert River?
The Desert River was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Desert River?
The principal cast of The Desert River includes Braam Ackermann.
When was The Desert River released and how long is it?
The Desert River was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.