Kubanacan (2003): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2003, Kubanacan is a seifenoper, komödie and drama series.

What it’s about. The story begins in 1951 in Kubanacan, a small Caribbean island country known as a"banana republic", both for its prime export and its economic problems. After the death of the current president, General Carlos Camacho imposes a coup d'état and establishes a dictatorial regime. In addition, the new ruler marries the wife of her predecessor, Mercedes, first lady loved by the people for her help to the poor and with whom she had an affair for years. In the village of Santiago, a mysterious man falls from the sky during a storm with a chest shot, being saved by the fishermen and cared for by Marisol. Without memory, Esteban falls in love with the girl and disputes his heart with her husband, Enrico, who leaves and lets his ex-wife live with the new love, who takes over her two children. Seven years later, in 1958, Marisol meets Camacho, who convinces her to leave and live as his mistress, claiming she would never get out of poverty in the village.

Who’s in it. Kubanacan stars Marcos Pasquim as Esteban / Adriano / Leon, Adriana Esteves as Lola / Lolta, Vladimir Brichta as Enrico and Danielle Winits as Marisol, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Kubanacan has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kubanacan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kubanacan tend to enjoy Ich bin Betty die Hässliche, La hija del Mariachi, Avenida Brasil and El señor de los cielos.