The Pearl of Africa

2017 | 92 minutes | 6.1 ★ (13)

The Pearl of Africa
  • Overview

    Captures an intimate's struggle for the right to love. Following a Ugandan transgender girl, forced to leave her country.

  • Release Date

    01 April 2017

  • DirectingJonny von Wallström
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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