A poetic and slyly subversive film about life in Cuba, where it's dangerous to speak openly against la Revolucion. Dissent is 'counter-revolutionary' and Cubans comply or face the consequences - work restrictions, beatings, detention or prison.Most Cubans learn to hide their despair, fear and paranoia under a facade of acceptance and even happiness toward the State - it's safer. In the same way, this film's happy melody and smiling narrator create a thin facade to a compelling message about life in Cuba.Metal bars are a recurring motif, at homes and also at the derelict Modelo prison. Cubans have been known to describe their country as an 'open prison'. Filmed entirely in Cuba/Filmada enteramente en Cuba.