She has had an exceptional life. Before he is arrested, he digs a grave to bury the cash and disguises it as a modest tomb. But the idealistic, strong-willed woman remains defiant and manages to recruit allies from amongst her fellow teachers, leading to a conflict in which one boy's future reflects the systemic dynamics of contemporary Cuba. Mamo is convinced that the essence of the upcoming performance is the celestial voice of a woman. Consequently, his beloved father sends him and Chuni faraway from their drought-stricken homeland to live with his distant relatives in a greener part of the country.
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