Bitter Sugar (1996)
Cuba today... somewhere between lov and dispair.
A patriot (René Lavan) with a rebellious brother falls in love with a dissident's daughter (Mayte Vilán) in Castro's Cuba.
Director: Leon Ichaso
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: February 10, 1996
Cast
- René Lavan - Gustavo
- Mayte Vilán - Yolanda
- Miguel Gutierrez - Dr tomas valdez
- Larry Villanueva - Bobby
- Luís Celeiro - Prof. Garcia
- Teresa Maria Rojas - Belkis
- Orestes Matacena - Claudio
- Jorge Pupo - Yiyo
Screenplay
Cinematography: Claudio Chea
Editing: David Tedeschi, Yvette Piñeyro
Production: Overseas FilmGroup, Azucar Films
Country: United States of America, Dominican Republic
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
assassin, cuba, revolution, flashback, drugs, interrogation, death, havana, cuba
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bitter Sugar about?
- A patriot (René Lavan) with a rebellious brother falls in love with a dissident's daughter (Mayte Vilán) in Castro's Cuba.
- Who directed Bitter Sugar?
- Bitter Sugar was directed by Leon Ichaso.
- Who stars in Bitter Sugar?
- Bitter Sugar stars René Lavan, Mayte Vilán, Miguel Gutierrez, Larry Villanueva, Luís Celeiro, Teresa Maria Rojas.
- How long is Bitter Sugar?
- Bitter Sugar has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Bitter Sugar?
- Bitter Sugar is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Bitter Sugar produced?
- Bitter Sugar was produced in United States of America, Dominican Republic.
- What are the themes of Bitter Sugar?
- The themes of Bitter Sugar include: Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Reflections on Life and Death.