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Crossing the Desert

202513mMovie

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?

DirectorReena Dutt
WriterAnu Bhatt

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Cast · Directed by Reena Dutt

AB
Anu Bhatt
ZK
Zehra Fazal Key
RC
Ranjita Chakravarty

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Crossing the Desert — streaming FAQ

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Is Crossing the Desert on Netflix?

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Crossing the Desert hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 23, 2025. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.