In the midst of Havana's frequent electrical blackouts and ubiquitous secret police, Richard, an American news photographer, falls into a passionate affair with a vivacious young cubana named Lourdes who may--or may not--be in search of a foreigner who can help her get out.
In the midst of Havana's frequent electrical blackouts and ubiquitous secret police, Richard, an American news photographer, falls into a passionate affair with a vivacious young cubana named Lourdes who may--or may not--be in search of a foreigner who can help her get out.
In 1939, the S.S. Saint Louis spent several days anchored at Havana while waiting for the Cuban authorities to allow 900 Jewish refugees from Germany into their country. Confident that a painting by Rembrandt that had belonged to their family since the 17th century--and which th…