Bitter Sugar

Set in Cuba during the era of Fidel Castro, this drama follows Gustavo, a young communist who believes in the revolution. While he hopes to study aviation in Prague, his political convictions are challenged by his family and his romantic interest. He falls in love with Yolanda, the daughter of a dissident who dreams of moving to Miami to become a professional dancer. Further tension arises from his brother Bobby, whose rebellious nature and love for rock music bring him into frequent conflict with the authorities.

The film was directed by Leon Ichaso, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Pelayo García. It is the third film in Ichaso's directorial timeline, following Sugar Hill and Zooman and preceding El Cantante. The main cast features René Lavan as Gustavo, Mayte Vilán as Yolanda, Miguel Gutiérrez as Dr. Tomás Valdez, and Larry Villanueva as Bobby. Produced by Overseas FilmGroup and Azucar Films, this joint production from the United States and the Dominican Republic has a runtime of 102 minutes. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 7.1/10 based on 656 votes.