A Message to Garcia

A cynical U.S. Marine Corps deserter who becomes the practical guide through Cuba. His rough exterior masks a stubborn loyalty and resourcefulness that help navigate dangerous territory. He ultimately sacrifices himself in the rescue, dying to ensure the message reaches its destination.

A high-ranking U.S. Army officer involved in the mission's command structure. His presence signals official backing for the daring assignment, though screen time and details are limited. He represents the formal channel through which the message is sent.

Daughter of a Cuban patriot who joins Rowan and Dory on the perilous journey. She embodies Cuban resolve and aids the travelers, even at personal risk. She is wounded by Spanish forces during the trek and continues to urge progress.

A British merchant from Sheffield who becomes entangled in the mission by corroborating the travelers’ stories. His presence provides external validation of the journey and aids in exposing the truth to Garcia. He helps ensure the fundaments of the plan remain credible.

A cynical, amoral physician employed by the Spaniards to locate the American messenger. He embodies the merciless pursuit that adds pressure and danger to the mission. Krug uses interrogation tactics to extract information while pursuing the trail relentlessly.

A Cuban general leading the fight for independence and playing a pivotal role in the mission's outcome. He embodies strategic leadership and the broader Cuban struggle, coordinating actions that influence the rescue. His forces participate in the response to the mission's significance.

U.S. Army officer tasked by the President to deliver a crucial message to García. He demonstrates resolve and resourcefulness under pressure, and endures torture while guarding the mission’s secret. His success hinges on García’s acceptance of the message.

A Cuban patriot who knows García’s whereabouts and serves as a conduit to the local resistance. He becomes a casualty of the conflict when Spanish forces strike, illustrating the human cost of the struggle. His information sharpens the drive toward García’s base.

A member of the Cuban milieu encountered along the path to García’s headquarters. He represents the broader Cuban resistance and contributes to the sense of a community rallying around independence. He complements Raphaelita and other patriots in the journey.

A young Cuban character encountered during the mission, reflecting the civilian stakes of the conflict. Her presence underscores that the struggle touches ordinary people as well as soldiers. She serves as part of the human landscape of resistance and endurance.