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Strawberry and Chocolate

  • 1993
  • TMDB 7.0/10
  • 1h 48m

In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego attempts to seduce straitlaced David, an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two.

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In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego attempts to seduce straitlaced David, an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two.

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  • Jorge PerugorríaDiego
  • Vladimir CruzDavid
  • Mirta IbarraNancy
  • Francisco GattornoMiguel
  • Joel AngelinoGerman
  • Marilyn SolayaVivian
  • Andrés CortinaSantero
  • Antonio CarmonaGroom

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