August

Overview

Cuba, summer of 1994. In the midst of período especial, one of the greatest crises in the country’s history, thousands of Cuban rafters try to reach the United States illegally, never sure if they’ll make it out alive. With holidays starting, Carlos plunges into a carefree August, wandering around with his friends and falling in love for the first time. Little does he know about the country’s uncertain future, and in this hot summer, the world of Carlos will turn upside down.

Details

Cast

Damián González Guerrero

Carlos

Alejandro Guerrero Machado

Mandy

Glenda Delgado Dominguez

Elena

Lola Amores

Mother

Verónica Lynn

Grandma

Monse Duany

Teacher

María Laura García

Neighbour

Maribel García

Woman Rafter

Yara Masiel

Rafter's Wife

Tatiana Monge

Rafter

Edel Govea

Man at Ruins

Eduardo Martinez

Drunk

Niu Ventura

Man at Funeral Parlor

Jaime Morales

Rafter