Barrio Cuba (2001)

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Over several years, we follow three households and their emotions in a barrio of Havana. Magalis is a nurse, rarely happy. An older man, Ignacio, professes his love for her; her father and her brother quarrel over her brother's sexual orientation; she thinks about leaving Cuba. Santo's wife Maria is expecting their first child. Tragedy strikes and Santo leaves, drowning sorrows in alcohol and crime while his son grows up in the care of an aunt wondering where dad is. Vivian and Chino are in love, passionate, but childless. The pressures of a society that demands grandchildren strain their relationship.

Director: Humberto Solás
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Original Language: es

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barrio Cuba about?
Over several years, we follow three households and their emotions in a barrio of Havana. Magalis is a nurse, rarely happy. An older man, Ignacio, professes his love for her; her father and her brother quarrel over her brother's sexual orientation; she thinks about leaving Cuba. Santo's wife Maria is expecting their first child. Tragedy strikes and Santo leaves, drowning sorrows in alcohol and crime while his son grows up in the care of an aunt wondering where dad is. Vivian and Chino are in love, passionate, but childless. The pressures of a society that demands grandchildren strain their relationship.
Who directed Barrio Cuba?
Barrio Cuba was directed by Humberto Solás.
Who stars in Barrio Cuba?
Barrio Cuba stars Jorge Perugorría, Luisa María Jiménez Rodríquez, Isabel Cristina Santos Téllez.
How long is Barrio Cuba?
Barrio Cuba has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Barrio Cuba?
Barrio Cuba is a Drama film.