The Companion(2016)
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In the 80's, when fear spread faster than HIV, Cuba confined the epidemic behind a wall
The Companion Synopsis
At the height of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Cuban boxing champion Horacio's punishment for failing a drug test is to watch over the brash, combative Daniel, a patient in a sanatorium where HIV patients are compulsorily confined. The two collide as Daniel yearns for freedom while Horacio dreams of returning to the ring.
The Companion (2016) is a drama film directed by Pavel Giroud, released on March 11, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Yotuel Romero, Armando Miguel Gómez, Camila Arteche and Jazz Vilá. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Pavel Giroud
- Writers:
- Pierre Edelman, Pavel Giroud, Alejandro Brugués
- Producers:
- Daniel Díaz Ravelo
- Cinematographer:
- Ernesto Calzado Yanes
- Composer:
- Ulises Hernández
- Status:
- Released
The Companion (2016) Trailer
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The Companion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yotuel Romero
as Horacio Romero
- Armando Miguel Gómez
Armando Miguel Gómez
as Daniel Guerrero
Camila Arteche
as Lisandra
Jazz Vilá
as Boris
- Yailene Sierra
Yailene Sierra
as Doctora
- Yerlín Pérez López
Yerlín Pérez López
as Chely
- Iván Colas
Iván Colas
as Padre de Daniel
Jorge Molina
as El Yiky
- Michel Pentón
Michel Pentón
as Preso de remplazo
- Broselianda Hernández
Broselianda Hernández
as La Madre
- Modesto Agüero
Modesto Agüero
as Comentarista deportivo
- Héctor Vinent
Héctor Vinent
as Campeón Olímpico de Boxeo
Key crew
Directed by Pavel Giroud, written by Pierre Edelman, Pavel Giroud and Alejandro Brugués, produced by Daniel Díaz Ravelo.
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The Companion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Companion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Companion online?
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The Companion (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Companion?
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The main cast of The Companion (2016) includes Yotuel Romero, Armando Miguel Gómez, Camila Arteche, Jazz Vilá and Yailene Sierra. The film was directed by Pavel Giroud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Companion released?
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The Companion was released on March 11, 2016 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Companion worth watching?
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The Companion (2016) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Companion?
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Yes. The official The Companion trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.