Things I Left in Havana

Things I Left in Havana is a 1997 Spanish film directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón and co-written by Senel Paz. It stars Violeta Rodríguez, Jorge Perugorría and Kiti Mánver.

Plot

Three sisters from Cuba move to Madrid, temporarily staying with their aunt María, who exploits them for labour, also intending for them to assimilate to Spanish culture. Nena, an actress wannabe, falls romantically for Igor, a Cuban scoundrel with a heart of gold.

Production

The screenplay was penned by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón and Senel Paz. Produced by Gerardo Herrero, the film is a Sogetel and Tornasol Films production, with the participation of Canal+ and the collaboration of Sogepac. The film had a budget of slightly over 200 million ₧.

Release

Things I Left in Havana screened at the 42nd Valladolid International Film Festival in October 1997. The film was theatrically released in Spain on 16 January 1998.