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Things I Left in Havana
Why this pick
A warm, woman-centred Spanish comedy with an ensemble of resilient characters, balancing romantic mishaps, work pressures and lively urban social observation.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE1991 1h 40m ESP
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Carmen Maura
Carmen
Carmen Conesa
Chelo
Juanjo Puigcorbé
Mariano
Tina Sáinz
Emila
Asunción Balaguer
Madre de Antonio
Enriqueta Carballeira
Pepita
Juan Gea
Ginecólogo
Antonio Resines
Antonio