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Happy Desert

5.220071h 30mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorPaulo Caldas
WritersPaulo Caldas·Manuela Dias
ProducerGermano Coelho Filho

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Cast · Directed by Paulo Caldas

NLNash Laila
Nash Laila
Jéssica
HGHermila Guedes
Hermila Guedes
Pâmela
PKPeter Ketnath
Peter Ketnath
Mark
MM
Marília Mendes
JMJoão Miguel
João Miguel
ZMZezé Motta
Zezé Motta
EN
Elane Nascimento
DR
David Rosenbauer
ATAramis Trindade
Aramis Trindade

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Happy Desert — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Happy Desert?

Happy Desert isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Happy Desert on Netflix?

No, Happy Desert is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Happy Desert on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Happy Desert for free?

Happy Desert isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Happy Desert?

Happy Desert hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 11, 2007. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.