Una Noche | 一夜 / 一夜之间 / 漂流古巴 | Movie

Name：Una Noche
Chinese Alias：一夜 / 一夜之间 / 漂流古巴
Genre：Drama, Coming-of-Age
Main Cast： Dariel Arrechaga、 Anailín de la Rúa de la Torre、 Javier Núñez Florián、 Maria Adelaida Matas、 Héctor Medina、 Zenia Marabal、 Mara Irizarry、 Johnny Harris、 Madeline Medina Mooney、 Santiago Alfonso、
Director：Lucy Mulloy
Country：Cuba / United States
Duration：90 min
Release Year：2012

Una Noche is a vibrant, gritty coming-of-age drama set in Havana, Cuba, directed by Lucy Mulloy. The narrative follows Raul (Dariel Arrechaga), a restless young man yearning to escape to Miami after being falsely accused of assault. His best friend Elio (Javier Núñez Florián) and Elio’s twin sister Lila (Anailín de la Rúa de la Torre) become entwined in Raul’s plan to cross the treacherous 90-mile stretch of ocean to Florida. The film offers a candid glimpse into Cuban life—its rhythms, warmth, and challenges—through energetic street scenes, market stalls, and moments of youthful intimacy. As the trio gathers makeshift supplies and navigates personal conflicts, tensions rise when Elio wrestles with his feelings for Lila and his loyalty to Raul. Shot on location with predominantly nonprofessional actors, Mulloy captures a raw sense of immediacy and authenticity, blending documentary-like realism with lyrical cinematography. Themes of escape, survival, and the bittersweet reality of dreams under oppressive circumstances are woven into the plot. The film avoids romanticizing hardship, instead showing complex emotional stakes behind migration. Music pulses throughout, reflecting Havana’s cultural richness. Una Noche garnered critical acclaim for its vivid portrayal of Cuba and its young generation’s resilience, winning Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography at the Tribeca Film Festival. As the journey unfolds toward an uncertain horizon, Una Noche leaves viewers reflecting on the balance between hope and sacrifice.

Una Noche一夜 / 一夜之间 / 漂流古巴

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