---
title: "Desire"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/desire-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1668364
imdb_id: "tt41617470"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 59
content_rating: "R"
---

# Desire (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/desire-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Desire is a 2026 film that examines the complexities of a seemingly perfect family life. The story centers on Lucero, a woman who lives in a wealthy household with a devoted husband and two children. Despite the appearance of an immaculate life, she experiences a sense of quiet dissatisfaction. The narrative shifts when her husband hires a young swimming coach named Matias to work with the family. Upon his arrival, Lucero becomes involved in a consuming and risky relationship with him. This connection introduces elements of secrecy, jealousy, and desire that begin to erode the structure of her home. The situation escalates into a dangerous emotional triangle involving both mother and daughter. As these boundaries collapse, the stability of everything Lucero has built is placed under threat. The film explores how these internal conflicts and external pressures work to shatter the domestic life she once maintained.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A woman risks her seemingly perfect life when she begins a dangerous affair with a swimming coach."

### Why Watch
- compelling character study
- high stakes family drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- themes of jealousy and betrayal
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of infidelity and emotional conflict within a family setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, dramatic, intimate, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Teresa Simone

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ludwika Paleta** as *Lucero*
- **José María Yázpik** as *Fernando*
- **Óscar Casas** as *Matías*
- **Pilar Pascual** as *Viviana*
- **Leonardo Ortizgris** as *Miguel*
- **Matías Coronado** as *Julián*
- **Gabriela Zamora** as *Malena*
- **Jaydy Michel** as *Sandra*
- **Giovani Florido** as *Licenciado Ávila*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Desire?
The film follows a woman named Lucero whose life is disrupted by a risky relationship with a swimming coach.

### Q: Who is Matías?
Matías is a young swimming coach hired by Lucero's husband who becomes involved in her life.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Lucero faces a dangerous emotional triangle that threatens the stability of her family.

### Q: When was the film released?
Desire is a 2026 film.

### Q: Does the film feature family dynamics?
Yes, the plot centers on the collapse of boundaries between a mother and her daughter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Desire — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1668364)
- [Desire (2026) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1668364-deseo)
- [Desire - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire)
- [165+ Synonyms for Desire with Meanings and Examples](https://englishan.com/synonyms-for-desire/)

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