Dunya & Desie (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2008, Dunya & Desie is a drama film directed by Dana Nechushtan, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Dunya and Desie are two 18 year old best friends from Amsterdam North. Dunya is Moroccan and Desie is Dutch. On Dunya's Birthday she is told that her marriage has been arranged with a distant cousin in Morocco. Dunya and her family will travel to Morocco to meet him. After Desie discovers that she is pregnant she joins Dunya in Morocco in a search for Desies father.
Who’s in it. Dunya & Desie stars Maryam Hassouni as Dunya El-Beneni, Eva van de Wijdeven as Desie Koppenol, Mahjoub Benmoussa as Nabil El-Beneni and Rachida Iaallala as Rachida El-Beneni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Dunya & Desie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dunya & Desie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dunya & Desie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dunya & Desie (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dunya & Desie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dunya & Desie worth watching?
- Dunya & Desie holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dunya & Desie?
- Dunya & Desie stars Maryam Hassouni, Eva van de Wijdeven, Mahjoub Benmoussa, Rachida Iaallala and Christine van Stralen.
- When was Dunya & Desie released?
- Dunya & Desie was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.