Sanmao: The Desert Bride (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, Sanmao: The Desert Bride is a documentary film directed by Marta Arribas, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1973, Chinese writer Sanmao (Echo Chen Ping, 1943-91) marries Spanish naval engineer José María Quero while living together in the Spanish Sahara. Sanmao recounts her daily experiences in Tales From the Sahara, a book that is a best-selling phenomenon in Taiwan and China. Sanmao then becomes an icon for independent women and the protagonist of a life that takes on legendary overtones: love, adventure, literature and, finally, tragedy.
Who’s in it. Sanmao: The Desert Bride stars Lucía Jiménez as Sanmao (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sanmao: The Desert Bride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sanmao: The Desert Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sanmao: The Desert Bride tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sanmao: The Desert Bride (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sanmao: The Desert Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sanmao: The Desert Bride worth watching?
- Sanmao: The Desert Bride holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sanmao: The Desert Bride?
- Sanmao: The Desert Bride stars Lucía Jiménez.
- When was Sanmao: The Desert Bride released?
- Sanmao: The Desert Bride was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.