Plot — What is Balseros about?
In the summer of 1994, a team of public television reporters filmed and interviewed seven Cubans a few days before their risky venture of setting out to sea in homemade rafts to reach the coast of the United States. Six made it far enough to be picked up at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard. When these balseros (rafters) were finally allowed to go to the United States, the film crew went with them to a string of several cities. Seven years later, the film crew visits them again, to discover that their destiny has been in the United States. Theirs is a true story about some of the authentic survivors of our times, the human adventure of people who are shipwrecked between two worlds.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | Spanish |
| Runtime | 120 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 16 votes) |
Balseros — FAQ
Is Balseros worth watching? Balseros holds a 6.5/10 rating from 16 viewers. In the summer of 1994, a team of public television reporters filmed and interviewed seven Cubans a few days before their risky venture of setting out to sea in homemade rafts to reach the coast of the United States. Six
Who directed Balseros? Directed by Josep Maria Domènech.
Who is in the cast of Balseros? It stars Maria Celeste Arraras, Fidel Castro, Bill Clinton, Guillermo Armas.
Where can I stream Balseros? Streaming availability for Balseros is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Balseros release? It released in 2002.
