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Movie poster: Pearl of the Desert (2019)
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Pearl of the Desert

2019 · 82 min Documentary
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Moti Khan, a musically gifted child from the lower caste Muslim Manganiyars of the Thar Desert, is forced to sing and play music for their ancestral patrons in order to survive, even though he finds it humiliating. Sattar, his father, wants Moti to study and make a career outside music. But Moti aspires to be a successful singer so that he is treated respectfully. He leaves his village behind and sets out on a journey to discover his music.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Maru ro Moti
Year 2019
Country South Korea, India
Genre Documentary
Director Pushpendra Singh
Runtime 82 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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Pearl of the Desert is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

Released in 2019, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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