August

2019 | 85 minutes | 8.0 ★ (3)

August
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    10 September 2019

  • DirectingArmando Capó
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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