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Life for Cubans changed dramatically in the 1960s when Castro imprisoned many for little or no reason and many others escaped in dangerous boat trips to Florida.
Juan Raúl Perez (Alfred Molina) is one of those imprisoned while his wife Carmella Perez (Anjelica Huston) escapes with their young daughter. For 20 years, Juan and Carmella think of nothing but being reunited in Florida.
At last, on the last boatload of prisoners released by Fidel Castro, Perez is on his way. Upon arrival and processing through immigration and heading to the encampment, Perez is thought to be the husband of Dorita "Dottie" Evita Perez (Marisa Tomei), an effervescent hooker with a heart of gold. When Dottie finds out that families can find American sponsors and gain release from the encampment, she persuades Juan to play the game.
Along the way, they gather a "son" and an eccentric old "father" to add to the family. However Juan remains dedicated to finding his Carmella as Carmella hopes Juan was on that last boat from Cuba.
Will Juan and Carmella be reunited? What happens to Dottie?
This is an unusual and warm romantic comedy that still makes me smile.
Mira Nair directs and Chazz Palminteri costars.
Rated R for some sexuality and language.
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