Things I Left in Havana
Seen it?1998 | 110 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone looking to switch off and smile. Leaves you with something to think about. Sits nicely alongside Father of the Bride.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Three sisters leave Cuba in search of a better life in Madrid. While there, they encounter, among other things, other Cuban expatriates.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 482 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
- Jorge PerugorríaIgor
- Violeta RodríguezNena
- Kiti MánverAzucena
- Broselianda HernándezLudmila
- Isabel SantosRosa
- Daisy GranadosMaría
- Charo SorianoLola
- Pepón NietoJavier
- Luis Alberto GarcíaBárbaro
- María Isabel Díaz LagoNati