

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?

Sergio Corrieri
Sergio Carmona Mendoyo
Lead
Daisy Granados
Elena

Eslinda Núñez
Noemi

Omar Valdés
Pablo

René de la Cruz
Elena's brother

Yolanda Farr
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Ofelia González
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Jose Gil Abad
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tomás Gutiérrez Alea's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Memories of Underdevelopment is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”