Private Desert
Seen it?2021 | 121 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
40-year-old Daniel has been suspended from active police work and is under internal investigation for violence. When Sara, his internet love affair, stops answering his texts he decides to drive north in search of her, starting on what is apparently a fool's errand. He shows Sara's picture around, but nobody seems to recognize the woman. Until eventually one guy pops up, saying he can put the two in touch under very specific conditions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$34K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aly Muritiba
- Antonio SaboiaDaniel
- Pedro FasanaroRobson / Sara
- Thomás AquinoFernando
- Laila GarinJuliana
- Zezita MatosTereza (Grandmother)
- Luthero AlmeidaEveraldo
- Sandro GuerraPastor Ailton
- Otavio LinharesPencai
- Cynthia AparecidaDebora
- Flávio BauraquiOswaldo