
Overview
1896. Cuba is at a critical juncture. Following the death of Antonio Maceo, one of its independence leaders, the island is torn between two positions: continuing the fight for independence or annexation to the United States. Spain, through its energetic generals, seeks to maintain its hegemony on the island. A difficult period in which, however, strange love stories also occur.
Top Cast

Ana Ălvarez
Dolores Velasco

JosĂ© Antonio RodrĂguez
Horacio Irigoren

Eloy AzorĂn
Santiago de Sarmiento
MarĂa Elena JimĂ©nez
Esmeralda
Carlos PadrĂłn
Consul Lee
Luisa MarĂa JimĂ©nez RodrĂquez
Esmeralda

Jorge Sanz
Comandante Menac
Key Film Crew
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