A bittersweet comedy in Spanish and English about a Cuban family that migrates to the United States. Robertico, Carmela and Roberto's youngest son, grow up feeling ashamed that his family might not be American enough. He has reached this conclusion by constantly watching American television and forming an opinion as to how Americans really are. Led by his desperation, he literally escapes into an American television sitcom in order to forget about his Cuban past. Not knowing what to do, his family prays to the Virgin Mary to ask for help. When the cultures clash, Robertico has to decide whether he is strong enough to withstand his own self-hatred, and learn not only self-esteem, but how to embrace his Cuban roots.
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Cast
25 people
Enrique Oliver Director
United States release May 4, 2000 · Produced in Spain · Languages English, Spanish
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Spain
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Original title
Cosas que olvidé recordar
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
English · Spanish
Release dates
Spain · June 10, 1999
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United States · May 4, 2000
Miami Hispanic Film Festival
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