Akin's Desert (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2025, Akin's Desert is a drama film directed by Bernard Lessa, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Akin's Desert stars Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, Reynier Morales, Guga Patriota and Patricia Galleto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Akin's Desert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akin's Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Akin's Desert tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Akin's Desert (2025)?
- In US, Akin's Desert is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Akin's Desert worth watching?
- Akin's Desert holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Akin's Desert?
- Akin's Desert stars Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, Reynier Morales, Guga Patriota, Patricia Galleto and Welket Bungué.
- When was Akin's Desert released?
- Akin's Desert was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.