Falling for Sahara is a film directed by Khoa Do, scripted with African-Australian actors who are refugees from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia. The movie focuses on the lives of three best friends, Beniam, Ramsy, and MJ, who share a love for football and the beautiful game. The film aims to raise awareness about the refugee experience and highlights the role of sport, particularly AFL, in creating social cohesion for newly arrived communities in Australia.
Falling for Sahara
Two friends find themselves torn between their loyalty to each other and their romantic feelings for the same woman.