August

Amidst the greatest crisis in Cuban history, a boy's life will change forever.

August — Plot

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.

• Release date
• September 10, 2019
• Runtime
• 85 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Armando Capó

August — Cast

D

Damián González Guerrero Carlos

A

Alejandro Guerrero Machado Mandy

G

Glenda Delgado Dominguez Elena Lola Amores Mother

V

Verónica Lynn Grandma

M

Monse Duany Teacher

M

María Laura García Neighbour

M

Maribel García Woman Rafter