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"Amidst the greatest crisis in Cuban history, a boy's life will change forever."

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.

Top Cast

  • Damián González Guerrero

    Damián González Guerrero

    Carlos

  • Alejandro Guerrero Machado

    Alejandro Guerrero Machado

    Mandy

  • Glenda Delgado Dominguez

    Glenda Delgado Dominguez

    Elena

  • Lola Amores

    Lola Amores

    Mother

  • Verónica Lynn

    Verónica Lynn

    Grandma

  • Monse Duany

    Monse Duany

    Teacher

  • María Laura García

    María Laura García

    Neighbour

  • Maribel García

    Maribel García

    Woman Rafter

  • Yara Masiel

    Yara Masiel

    Rafter's Wife

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.

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