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.
Private Desert is a 2021 Brazilian drama film directed by Aly Muritiba. It was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
