Happy Desert (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2007, Happy Desert is a drama film directed by Paulo Caldas, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Jéssica is a teenager from Brazilian Northeast. After being abused by her stepfather, she runs away to Recife, where starts to work with sexual tourism. Then, she meets Mark, a German tourist, and falls in love with him.
Who’s in it. Happy Desert stars Nash Laila as Jéssica, Hermila Guedes as Pâmela, Peter Ketnath as Mark and Marília Mendes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Happy Desert has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Happy Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Happy Desert tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Happy Desert (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Happy Desert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Happy Desert worth watching?
- Happy Desert holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Happy Desert?
- Happy Desert stars Nash Laila, Hermila Guedes, Peter Ketnath, Marília Mendes and João Miguel.
- When was Happy Desert released?
- Happy Desert was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.