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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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How long is Akin's Desert?
Akin's Desert has a runtime of 1h 18m (1 hour and 18 minutes).
Who directed Akin's Desert?
Akin's Desert was directed by Bernard Lessa and released in 2025.
What genre is Akin's Desert?
Akin's Desert is a Drama film (2025).
Who stars in Akin's Desert?
The cast of Akin's Desert includes Ana Flavia Cavalcanti, Reynier Morales, Guga Patriota, Patricia Galleto, Welket Bungué.
