Almost Deserted
Quase Deserto
Synopsis
Two undocumented Latino immigrants in Detroit become involved in a murder and rescue a witness with a rare syndrome. Together, they embark on an adventure of redemption, betrayal, and mystery amid the ruins of a city under reconstruction.
Top Cast
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Angela Sarafyan
Ava
Daniel Hendler
Benjamín
Vinícius de Oliveira
Luís
Alessandra Negrini
Milena
Thaís Gullin
Mindurí
Deborah Chenault-Green
Kathy
Patrick Webb
Ed
Matthew Lolar
Rik
Ricardo Islas
John Vargas
Grover McCants
Big Man
Sandro Rodriguez
Tano
Steve McDonagh
Ava's Father
Sebastian Feldman
Mr. Piola
Isabella Woodall
Inês
Elijah Noble El
Young Detroiter
Talia Josephson
Jessica
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Eduardo Belmonte
- Screenplay & Story
- José Eduardo Belmonte, Carlos Marcelo, Pablo Stoll
- Original Title
- Quase Deserto
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Acere Produções, Filmes do Impossivel, We Are Films, Paramount Pictures Brasil
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Eduardo Belmonte
José Eduardo Belmonte, Carlos Marcelo, Pablo Stoll
Leslie Montero
Rune Tavares, Rodrigo Sarti Werthein
Department Leadership Roster
José Eduardo Belmonte
Director
José Eduardo Belmonte
Writer
Carlos Marcelo
Writer
Pablo Stoll
Writer
Leslie Montero
Director of Photography
Monica Palazzo
Production Design
Ele Bardha
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Almost Deserted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Deserted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almost Deserted about?
Two undocumented Latino immigrants in Detroit become involved in a murder and rescue a witness with a rare syndrome. Together, they embark on an adventure of redemption, betrayal, and mystery amid the ruins of a city under reconstruction.
Who directed Almost Deserted?
Almost Deserted was directed by José Eduardo Belmonte.
Who stars in Almost Deserted?
The principal cast of Almost Deserted includes Angela Sarafyan, Daniel Hendler, Vinícius de Oliveira, Alessandra Negrini, Thaís Gullin.
When was Almost Deserted released and how long is it?
Almost Deserted was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.