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On the Starting Line

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Jenniffer is a young sportswoman questioning her career as a national athlete in Cuba. Her mother, Marbelis, is the tough boss of a public fumigation center in downtown Havana. As her brother is getting ready to leave the country, Jenniffer struggles to find her place. This intimate family chronicle, seen from the perspective of two women, unfolds the portrait of a generation unsure of what's next in Cuba.

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Carmen Paddock One Room With A View 02/14/2019
3/5
The choices that Jenniffer, Marbelis, and Yesnier all grapple with are undoubtedly large ones, and [Aldemar] Matias gives viewers an honest, heartfelt look into their lives. However, the plot's lack of inertia often allows the focus to wander. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Jenniffer is a young sportswoman questioning her career as a national athlete in Cuba. Her mother, Marbelis, is the tough boss of a public fumigation center in downtown Havana. As her brother is getting ready to leave the country, Jenniffer struggles to find her place. This intimate family chronicle, seen from the perspective of two women, unfolds the portrait of a generation unsure of what's next in Cuba.
Director
Aldemar Matias
Screenwriter
Aldemar Matias
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 11, 2021
Runtime
1h 3m