Akin's Desert
O Deserto de Akin
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Lessa
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Lessa
- Original Title
- O Deserto de Akin
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Pali, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Rede Filmes, Ladart Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Lessa
Bernard Lessa
Bernard Lessa
Bernard Lessa, Ursula Dart, Izah Cândido
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Lessa
Director
Bernard Lessa
Writer
Bernard Lessa
Producer
Ursula Dart
Producer
Izah Cândido
Producer
Bernard Lessa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Akin's Desert
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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?
The principal cast of Akin's Desert includes Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, Reynier Morales, Guga Patriota, Patricia Galleto, Welket Bungué.
When was Akin's Desert released and how long is it?
Akin's Desert was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.