Our Consul in Havana (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Our Consul in Havana is a drama film directed by Francisco Manso, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is liberally inspired by the period when Eça de Queiroz was Portuguese Consul in Cuba, when still a Spanish colony. Eça de Queiroz struggles against local authorities in his defense of Chinese workers, brought to the sugar plantations by greedy middlemen and exploited as slaves. Two parallel stories unfold, that of a Chinese girl which Eça de Queiroz saves from the clutches of one of the island’s most powerful slave owners, and the other of a romance involving a young American woman on holidays in Havana.
Who’s in it. Our Consul in Havana stars Elmano Sancho as Eça de Queiroz, Mafalda Banquart as Mollie Bidwell, Luísa Cruz as Mary Bidwell and Rodrigo Santos as Torradellas, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Consul in Havana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Consul in Havana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Consul in Havana (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Consul in Havana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Our Consul in Havana?
- Our Consul in Havana stars Elmano Sancho, Mafalda Banquart, Luísa Cruz, Rodrigo Santos and Jorge Pinto.
- When was Our Consul in Havana released?
- Our Consul in Havana was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.