The Waiting List (2000)

The Waiting List (2000) poster

At a rundown bus station in rural Cuba, the line of passengers waiting just keeps getting longer. The problem is that every bus that passes by is already full. Their only hope is to wait for the station's bus to be fixed. As the disparate group settles in, relationships start forming between the passengers: Emilio, a young engineer, becomes smitten with a beautiful young woman who is en route to meet her Spanish fiancé, a blind man gets support from the others to go to the head of the line. Frustration and disorder reign when the one bus brakes down and no one can leave. Resigned to working together, the group magically transforms the station into a beautiful place where no one wants to leave.

Director: Juan Carlos Tabío
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: José María Vitier
Cinematography: Hans Burmann
Editing: Carmen Frías
Production: ICAIC, Tornasol Media, Producciones Amaranta, DMVB Films, Programa Ibermedia, Tabasco Films, Road Movies
Country: Cuba, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks

Keywords

love, relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Waiting List about?
At a rundown bus station in rural Cuba, the line of passengers waiting just keeps getting longer. The problem is that every bus that passes by is already full. Their only hope is to wait for the station's bus to be fixed. As the disparate group settles in, relationships start forming between the passengers: Emilio, a young engineer, becomes smitten with a beautiful young woman who is en route to meet her Spanish fiancé, a blind man gets support from the others to go to the head of the line. Frustration and disorder reign when the one bus brakes down and no one can leave. Resigned to working together, the group magically transforms the station into a beautiful place where no one wants to leave.
Who directed The Waiting List?
The Waiting List was directed by Juan Carlos Tabío.
Who stars in The Waiting List?
The Waiting List stars Vladimir Cruz, Jorge Perugorría, Tahimí Alvariño, Noel García, Alina Rodríguez, Antonio Valero.
How long is The Waiting List?
The Waiting List has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Waiting List?
The Waiting List is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
Where was The Waiting List produced?
The Waiting List was produced in Cuba, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain.
What are the themes of The Waiting List?
The themes of The Waiting List include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks.