
Rosa la China
Synopsis
Chilean director Valeria Sarmiento weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and civil unrest centering around a nightclub in 1950s pre-Communist Cuba in her 2002 romantic drama Rosa La China. Notorious businessman Santiago Ordenez (Juan Luis Galiardo), who primarily goes by the nickname Dulzara, operates a high-profile club/casino with the protection of some local politicians with whom he has dubious relationships. A large portion of the club's success is due to its star singer, Rosa (Luisa Maria Jiminez), who also happens to be Dulzara's lover. Rosa, however, has recently started into another affair with a somewhat younger womanizer named Marcos (Abel Rodriguez).
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- Director
- Valeria Sarmiento
- Original Title
- Rosa la China
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valeria Sarmiento
Gerardo Herrero
Department Leadership Roster
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Valeria Sarmiento
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosa la China
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What is Rosa la China about?
Chilean director Valeria Sarmiento weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and civil unrest centering around a nightclub in 1950s pre-Communist Cuba in her 2002 romantic drama Rosa La China. Notorious businessman Santiago Ordenez (Juan Luis Galiardo), who primarily goes by the nickname Dulzara, operates a high-profile club/casino with the protection of some local politicians with whom he has dubious relationships. A large portion of the club's success is due to its star singer, Rosa (Luisa Maria Jiminez), who also happens to be Dulzara's lover. Rosa, however, has recently started into another affair with a somewhat younger womanizer named Marcos (Abel Rodriguez).
Who directed Rosa la China?
Rosa la China was directed by Valeria Sarmiento.
Who stars in Rosa la China?
The principal cast of Rosa la China includes Juan Luis Galiardo, Luisa María Jiménez Rodríquez, Abel Rodríguez.
When was Rosa la China released and how long is it?
Rosa la China was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
