Desert Dancer

Desert Dancer (2014)

July 3rd, 20141h 38min

Drama, Music
69%

Overview

Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.


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