Rogelio Blaín

Larger-than-life American author Ernest Hemingway is the subject of this biopic that chronicles the famous writer's life from childhood to his suicide at age 61. Haunted by various inner demons -- including his father's suicide -- Hemingway serves in World War I, marries four times, and finds creative support from Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and other expatriates living in 1920s Paris.

Revolves around a love triangle that later evolves into a love square involving three Cubans and a Soviet soldier. Set in a fictitious rural village near a Soviet military base in central Cuba, their amorous adventures, or misadventures, unravel against the backdrop of the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

When the Revolution nationalizes the nickel processing plant in Moa, the Cuban technicians who were working with the Americans leave the country. An engineer manages to get it up and running.

Amanda has the gift of prophecy since she was a child. This unique gift causes the interest, fear and rejection of teachers, psychologists, journalists, friends and family.