Havana Blues

Havana Blues

★ 6.4IMDb Score
Released:2005-03-18
Duration:115 min
Director:Benito Zambrano
Actors:Alberto Yoel, Roberto San Martín, Yailene Sierra, Mayra Rodríguez, Ernesto Escalona
Production:Eurimages, Canal+ España, Consejería de Cultura de la Junta de Andalucía, ICAIC, Maestranza Films, Pyramide Productions
Keywords:musical

Overview:

When Spanish record producers express interest in Cuban musicians Ruy and Tito, the longtime friends are faced with the prospect of leaving their loved ones behind. After years of hoping and dreaming, they've finally earned the opportunity to bring their music to the rest of the world. But are the emotional trade-offs worth it in the end?

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