Virgin Rose

Simón is a criminal who uses his boat to transport illegal immigrants from Cuba to New York, often abandoning them at sea. After a pursuit by the coast guard, a young sailor named Andrés saves Simón's life. A conflict eventually develops between the two men when Andrés falls in love with Marie, a young woman under Simón's protection.

This crime drama and romance was directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Senel Paz. Produced by Gerardo Herrero and created through a collaboration between Spanish and Cuban companies Tornasol Films and ICAIC, the film features a cast including Jorge Perugorría, Álex González, and Ana de Armas.

Released in February 2006 with a runtime of 100 minutes, the film received a mixed reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.1/10 on IMDb based on 403 votes and a slightly lower score of 4.8/10 on TMDB from 15 votes.