Dreaming of Julia (Cuba Libre) (2004)
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44% of users liked it
(897 ratings)
In March, 1958, Cuba goes dark as Castro's rebels destroy the power plants. Amid eruptions of violence and neighbor turning on neighbor, life for an 11-year-old boy still holds infatuations, mischief, celebrations and heartache. Upon his father's immigration to America, he is protected by… More In March, 1958, Cuba goes dark as Castro's rebels destroy the power plants. Amid eruptions of violence and neighbor turning on neighbor, life for an 11-year-old boy still holds infatuations, mischief, celebrations and heartache. Upon his father's immigration to America, he is protected by his grandfather Che, who brokers deals with both factions to afford the family safety, and devoted grandmother Beta, whose love of movies provides a refuge in fantasy.
- Directed By
- Juan Gerard
- Written By
- Letvia Arza-Goderich, Juan Gerard
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Mar 23, 2004 Limited
- Studio
- Inferno Distribution
Critic Reviews
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
A lively, nostalgic blend of Cinema Paradiso and Hope and Glory.
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Jon Popick, Planet Sick-Boy
Reminded me a lot of Cinema Paradiso...only much blander.
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Cast
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Harvey Keitel
as Che
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Iben Hjejle
as Julia
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Gael García Bernal
as Ricky
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Andhy Mendez
as The Boy
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Diana Bracho
as Beta
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Gabino Diego
as Armin
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Cecilia Suárez
as Dulce
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Aline Küppenheim
as Katia
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Daniel Lugo
as Capt. Rosado
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Gellerman Baralt
as Pedro
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Robert Fernandez
as Jose Carlos
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Tony Plana
as [Narrator]
- Georg Stanford Brown
- Ivan Garcia