Memories of Underdevelopment

Memorias del subdesarrollo

1968·99'

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Drama

★ 7.2

Letterboxd TMDB #47576

In the aftermath of the Bay of Pigs incident, Sergio chooses to stay behind in Cuba while his wife and family escape to neighboring Miami. Alone in a brave new world, Sergio observes the constant threat of foreign invasion while chasing young women all over Havana. He finally meets Elena, a young girl he seeks to mould into the image of his ex-wife, but at what cost to himself?

Cast

Sergio Corrieri Sergio Carmona Mendoyo

Daisy Granados Elena

Eslinda Núñez Noemi

Omar Valdés Pablo

René de la Cruz Elena's brother

Yolanda Farr

Ofelia González

Jose Gil Abad

Daniel Jordan

Luis López

Rafael Sosa

Eduardo Casado Revuelta