Strawberry and Chocolate

Dec 1, 1993

1h 48m

★ 7.0

Savor the flavor.

Overview

In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego attempts to seduce straitlaced David, an idealistic young communist, and fails dismally. But David conspires to be "friends" with Diego so he can monitor the artist's subversive life for the state. As Diego and David discuss politics, individuality and personal expression in Castro's Cuba, a genuine friendship develops between the two.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Miramax

Tabasco Films

TeleMadrid

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

ICAIC

Strawberry and Chocolate Trailers

Cast

Diego

Jorge Perugorría

David

Vladimir Cruz

Nancy

Mirta Ibarra

Miguel

Francisco Gattorno

German

Joel Angelino

Vivian

Marilyn Solaya

Santero

Andrés Cortina

Groom

Antonio Carmona

Taxi driver

Ricardo Ávila

Passenger 1

María Elena del Toro

Passenger 2

Zolanda Oña

Neighbor

Diana Iris del Puerto

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