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The Companion

20161h 44mPavel Giroud

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"In the 80's, when fear spread faster than HIV, Cuba confined the epidemic behind a wall"

At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.

Drama
AidsCuba

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What is The Companion (2016) about?

At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.

Who stars in The Companion?

The Companion stars Yotuel Romero (Horacio Romero), Armando Miguel Gómez (Daniel Guerrero), Camila Arteche (Lisandra), Jazz Vilá (Boris), Yailene Sierra (Doctora). The film was directed by Pavel Giroud.

How long is The Companion?

The Companion has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016.

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