August movie poster

August

"Amidst the greatest crisis in Cuban history, a boy's life will change forever."

September 10, 2019 1h 25m 7.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 2019. August is a drama film. directed by Armando Capó. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Damián González Guerrero, Alejandro Guerrero Machado, and Glenda Delgado Dominguez

Synopsis

Cuba, summer of 1994. In the midst of período especial, one of the greatest crises in the country’s history, thousands of Cuban rafters try to reach the United States illegally, never sure if they’ll make it out alive. With holidays starting, Carlos plunges into a carefree August, wandering around with his friends and falling in love for the first time. Little does he know about the country’s uncertain future, and in this hot summer, the world of Carlos will turn upside down.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 10, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (4 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Costa Rica + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • La Feria Producciones
  • Dsafía Producciones

Frequently Asked Questions

What is August about?

Cuba, summer of 1994. In the midst of período especial, one of the greatest crises in the country’s history, thousands of Cuban rafters try to reach the United States illegally, never sure if th...

Who directed August?

August was directed by Armando Capó.

How long is August?

August has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was August released?

August was released on September 10, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in August?

The main cast of August includes Damián González Guerrero, Alejandro Guerrero Machado, Glenda Delgado Dominguez, Lola Amores, Verónica Lynn.