TMDb Rating
7.0/10
82 verified votes
Strawberry and Chocolate (1993)
ComedyDrama
108 min
"Savor the flavor."
Plot Summary
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.
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Keywords to include
ComedyDramaTomás Gutiérrez AleaJorge PerugorríaVladimir Cruz1993
Director
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Top Cast
Jorge PerugorríaVladimir CruzMirta IbarraFrancisco GattornoJoel Angelino
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