Brazil / Oct 08, 2025 / Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
1h 46min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Genres
Thriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Quase Deserto |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | English, Português, Español |
| Production countries | Brazil, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Acere Produções, Filmes do Impossivel, We Are Films, Paramount Pictures Brasil |
| Release date | 27 novembre 2025 |
| Executive producer | Felipe Duarte, Rune Tavares, Rodrigo Sarti Werthein |
| Production | José Eduardo Belmonte, Aaron Craig, Alex Craig, Javier González |
| Writer | José Eduardo Belmonte, Carlos Marcelo, Pablo Stoll |
| Cinematography | Leslie Montero, Jake Cypert, Alex Klein |
| Assistant directors | Chris Agnese, José Eduardo Belmonte, Lucas Nunes |
| Camera operators | Leslie Montero, Jake Cypert, Alex Klein |
| Additional photography | Leslie Montero, Jake Cypert, Alex Klein |
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| Production design | Monica Palazzo, Brandon F. Ottenbacher, Pat Bird, Devin Durocher, Tytiana Steele |
| Art direction | Brandon F. Ottenbacher, Monica Palazzo, Pat Bird, Devin Durocher, Tytiana Steele |
| Set decoration | Tytiana Steele, Monica Palazzo, Brandon F. Ottenbacher, Pat Bird, Devin Durocher |
| Stunts | Ele Bardha, Corrina Roshea Bobb |
| Music | Lucas Caminha, Natalia Cruz |
| Sound | Lucas Caminha, Natalia Cruz |
| Costume design | Nikyah Lumbard, Chontel Cade, Shakira Kali Montgomery |
| Makeup | Chontel Cade, Nikyah Lumbard, Shakira Kali Montgomery |
| Hairstyling | Nikyah Lumbard, Chontel Cade, Shakira Kali Montgomery |
Release dates
Premiere
Uruguay / Feb 11, 2026 / Punta del Este International Film Festival
Spain / Mar 08, 2026 / Festival de Málaga
Theatrical release
Brazil / Nov 27, 2025 / 14
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