In 1953 Alfonso Candela is a likeable rogue who loves his privileged life in Santiago de Cuba. Unfortunately Fidel Castro has other plans for him.As the Cuban Revolution takes root and irrevocably tears at the fabric of Alfonso's personal paradise he and his family attempt to go about their daily lives despite the mounting threats that surround them. When approached by a rebel who wants their weekend home to help dethrone Batista in the name of democracy the Candelas are seemingly left with no c