Dreaming of Julia


1h 49m 2004

Brief Synopsis

In March, 1958, Cuba goes dark as Castro's rebels destroy the power plants. Amid eruptions of violence and neighbor turning on neighbor, life for an 11-year-old boy still holds infatuations, mischief, celebrations and heartache. Upon his father's immigration to America, he is protected by his grandf

Film Details

Also Known As
Cuba Libre
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Family
Foreign
Period
Thriller
Release Date
2004
Location
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Puerto Rico

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

Synopsis

In March, 1958, Cuba goes dark as Castro's rebels destroy the power plants. Amid eruptions of violence and neighbor turning on neighbor, life for an 11-year-old boy still holds infatuations, mischief, celebrations and heartache. Upon his father's immigration to America, he is protected by his grandfather Che, who brokers deals with both factions to afford the family safety, and devoted grandmother Beta, whose love of movies provides a refuge in fantasy.

Film Details

Also Known As
Cuba Libre
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Family
Foreign
Period
Thriller
Release Date
2004
Location
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Puerto Rico

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 2004

Released in United States on Video April 18, 2006

Shown at the Palm Springs International Film Festival January 8-19, 2004.

Behaviour Worldwide and October Films were previously attached.

Mira Sorvino was previously attached to star.

Feature directorial debut for Juan Gerard Gonzalez.

The Goatsingers is Harvey Keitel's production company.

Released in United States January 2004 (Shown at the Palm Springs International Film Festival January 8-19, 2004.)

Released in United States on Video April 18, 2006