Summaries

Slice-of-life look at Roberto and Aurelia, Cuban exiles living in New York City with their 17-year-old daughter Aurelita. It's February, 1978; the winter is harsh, and for 10 years Roberto's been the super of an apartment building: firing up the boiler, repairing windows, moving bags of garbage. He's homesick for Cuba, stuck in repetitive conversations about the Bay of Pigs, Castro, and life back home. He's too depressed to make love to Aurelia, and when his daughter thinks she's pregnant and he receives sad news from Cuba, he makes up his mind to quit the city for Miami. The decision gives him new life, he remembers Aurelia's birthday, and they have a party to celebrate.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • cuban american
  • winter the season
  • homesickness
  • garbage bag
  • repairing a window
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Apr 28, 1979
Countries of origin Cuba
Language English Spanish
Filming locations New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Max Mambru Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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