Havana

The principal events unfold on Christmas Eve 1958 through New Year’s Eve 1959, as Cuba's revolution intensifies and key figures are drawn into peril. Four years later, in 1963, the narrative shifts to Weil’s longing from the Florida Keys, with Havana still in sight but the country forever altered. The period anchors a romance amid political upheaval and a country on the cusp of dramatic change.

Set predominantly in Havana, a bustling port city that sits at the crossroads of wealth, crime, and revolution. The story follows a tense journey beginning with a ship from Miami to Havana, and unfolds across casino streets and revolutionary hills. The Florida Keys serve as a brief backdrop for Weil’s longing and the broader exile looming over the characters.

💘 Love vs Duty

A romance blossoms between Weil and Roberta, pulling him into a dangerous mission. He must choose between personal happiness and a sense of responsibility to the revolution. The escalating political conflict tests loyalties and reshapes what each character is willing to sacrifice. In the end, love and duty redefine one another rather than resolve simply.

🎲 Gambling and Morality

Gambling serves as both metaphor and mechanism for moving through danger, as Weil leverages bets and bravado to protect allies and outmaneuver powerful enemies. The casino world blurs lines between risk and ethics, pushing Weil to confront what he’s willing to lose for others. The stakes extend beyond money to freedom, life, and political responsibility.

🚩 Revolution and Escape

The Cuban revolution frames the characters’ choices, turning personal risk into collective action. The escape from Cuba becomes a driving force for Weil, Roberta, and their allies, highlighting the lure and peril of leaving a homeland behind. The era’s upheaval casts a long shadow over loyalties, identity, and future possibilities.