Kubanisch für Fortgeschrittene
Five "60-somethings" with different motives travel to Cuba, which vehemently changes their view of life. In a lively clash of cultures, German determination meets Cuban casual joie de vivre. The five Germans' visions of the last third of their lives are transformed by the vibrant charm of the Caribbean island and its lively inhabitants.
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Gaby Dohm
Margot Ottersbach
Saskia Vester
Rena Helmich
Jutta Speidel
Ines Reimer
Peter Sattmann
Richard Reimer
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Dr. Georg Winter
Siegfried Terpoorten
Neuer Rektor
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