Underplayed Gems

Things I Left in Havana (1997)

Things I Left in Havana poster
Original title
Cosas que dejé en la Habana
Directed by
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Genre
drama film, comedy film, romance film
Country
Cuba, Spain
Runtime
1h 50m
Rated
16
Rating
6.3 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

When three sisters leave Cuba to start a new life in Spain, they face the challenge of building a future while carrying memories of home. The film follows their daily struggles with family obligations, romance, and the unexpected turns of immigrant life.

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What happens

Things I Left in Havana (Spanish: Cosas que dejé en La Habana) is a 1997 Spanish film directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón and co-written by Senel Paz. It stars Violeta Rodríguez, Jorge Perugorría and Kiti Mánver. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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