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Akin's Desert (2025)

Movie ★ 7.0 78 min

Drama

Akin is a dedicated Cuban doctor working in Brazil for the Mais Medicos/More Doctors programme in 2018. From his daily routine in an indigenous community to his intimate moments with Érica and Sérgio, his relationship with Brazil gets deeper and stronger. With the election of Jair Bolsonaro, the cooperation between the two countries ends abruptly. He must make a decision: return to Cuba and abandon the relationships he has been cultivating or stay and reinvent himself without being able to practice medicine.

Bernard Lessa Director Bernard Lessa Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 31, 2025
Runtime
78 min
IMDb
tt33508734
Country
Language
Pali,
Studio
Rede Filmes, Ladart Filmes

Cast

Ana Flavia Cavalcanti Ana Flavia Cavalcanti Reynier Morales Guga Patriota Guga Patriota Patricia Galleto Welket Bungué Welket Bungué

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Frequently asked questions

What is Akin's Desert about?
Akin is a dedicated Cuban doctor working in Brazil for the Mais Medicos/More Doctors programme in 2018. From his daily routine in an indigenous community to his intimate moments with Érica and Sérgio, his relationship with Brazil gets deeper and stronger. With the election of Jair Bolsonaro, the cooperation between the two countries ends abruptly. He must make a decision: return to Cuba and abandon the relationships he has been cultivating or stay and reinvent himself without being able to practice medicine.
Who directed Akin's Desert?
Akin's Desert was directed by Bernard Lessa.
Who stars in Akin's Desert?
Akin's Desert stars Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, Reynier Morales, Guga Patriota, Patricia Galleto.
When was Akin's Desert released?
Akin's Desert is a 2025 drama film.
Where can I watch Akin's Desert?
You can watch Akin's Desert with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.