The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Cuba, summer of 1994. In the midst of período especial, one of the greatest crises in the country’s history, thousands of Cuban rafters try to reach the United States illegally, never sure if they’ll make it out alive. With holidays starting, Carlos plunges into a carefree August, wandering around with his friends and falling in love for the first time. Little does he know about the country’s uncertain future, and in this hot summer, the world of Carlos will turn upside down.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Armando CapóDirector
- Abel Arcos SotoScreenplay
- Armando CapóScreenplay
- Alex CatonaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Damián González GuerreroCarlos
- Alejandro Guerrero MachadoMandy
- Glenda Delgado DominguezElena
- Lola AmoresMother
- Verónica LynnGrandma
- Monse DuanyTeacher
- María Laura GarcíaNeighbour
- Maribel GarcíaWoman Rafter
- Yara MasielRafter's Wife
- Tatiana MongeRafter
- Edel GoveaMan at Ruins
- Eduardo MartinezDrunk
Themes
cuba