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The Waiting List (DVD)

Mixing sharp social commentary and comedy, director Juan Carlos Tabio's (STRAWBERRY& CHOCOLATE) WAITING LIST brings together a cast of characters who possess drastically different personalities, but who find much in common while they wait (and wait, and wait) for a bus to Santiago. As each person enters the terminal, he or she must sign a waiting list for the next bus. Reflecting the unwieldy nature of Cuban socialism, the line grows longer, and the only buses that seem to stop are full or broken down.In contrast, Tabio also effectively portrays the hardy nature of his subjects and by extension, the hopes for a smoother governmental system. As the passengers get to know each other better, romance develops, friendships form, and everyone gets scammed by a man (Jorge Perugorria) who pretends to be blind for a chance at the top of the list. As they suffer together, the group sets about creating a more welcoming bus stop--an undertaking that echoes Cuban governmental calls for grassroots efforts toward community improvement.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseLetterboxed - 1.85Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - SpanishAdditional Release Material: Featurette - 1.Interview/Making Of TrailerInteractive Features: Weblinks
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