This award-winning semi-musical by Oscar-winner Fernando Trueba is a sensual homage to Cuba and its music and a bittersweet love story. Former jazz pianist Chico Valdés earns his living as a shoeshine boy. One day, he hears a song he composed himself on the radio, sung by the love of his life. He remembers his time in Havana in 1948. The young jazz pianist Chico meets the beautiful singer Rita in a nightclub. He falls in love with her, but the first night ends in wild jealousy. A music competition brings them together again. When Chico snaps, Rita goes to New York with a heavy heart to pursue a career there. Chico sells his piano and follows her to shake up New York's jazz scene - and win back the love of his life in the process. Fernando Trueba, star illustrator Javier Mariscal and Cuban jazz legend Bebo Valdés have teamed up for this romantic animated drama.
Animation, Music, Dance, Theater
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A bittersweet love story by Oscar-winner Fernando Trueba about jazz and jealousy between Havana and New York.
This award-winning semi-musical by Oscar-winner Fernando Trueba is a sensual homage to Cuba and its music and a bittersweet love story.
Former jazz pianist Chico Valdés earns his living as a shoeshine boy. One day, he hears a song he composed himself on the radio, sung by the love of his life. He remembers his time in Havana in 1948.
The young jazz pianist Chico meets the beautiful singer Rita in a nightclub. He falls in love with her, but the first night ends in wild jealousy. A music competition brings them together again. When Chico snaps, Rita goes to New York with a heavy heart to pursue a career there. Chico sells his piano and follows her to shake up New York's jazz scene - and win back the love of his life in the process.
Fernando Trueba, star illustrator Javier Mariscal and Cuban jazz legend Bebo Valdés have teamed up for this romantic animated drama.