Maité

Maité

1994 · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Romance

Two Basque brothers and businessmen try to save their family heritage from imminent ruin. They believe they have found the solution in a quick deal: they will exchange the stock of elvers from their small local business for Cuban cigars bought in Cuba. But the charm of Cuban women and the greed of the self-styled businessmen threaten to disrupt everything.

Directed by Eneko Olasagasti · Written by Senel Paz

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