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Kubanacan 2003

★ 7.0/10 · 9 votes SoapComedyDrama 1 seasons · 227 eps Ended
Where to watch: Globoplay
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What is Kubanacan?

Kubanacan is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo. The series premiered on 5 May 2003, taking the 7 p.m.

Type
TV series
Year
2003
Status
Ended
Episodes
227
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
May 5, 2003
Last aired
Jan 23, 2004
Original language
PT
Origin
BR
Networks
TV Globo
Genres
Soap, Comedy, Drama
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Overview

Kubanacan is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo. The series premiered on 5 May 2003, taking the 7 p.m. “novela das sete” slot previously occupied by O Beijo do Vampiro, and concluded on 24 January 2004, after which it was succeeded by Da Cor do Pecado. Classified as a blend of soap opera, comedy and drama, the show ran for 227 chapters. Its narrative is set in 1951 on the fictional Caribbean island of Kubanacan, described as a “banana republic” because of its primary export and economic difficulties. Following the death of the incumbent president, General Carlos Camacho stages a coup, establishes a dict

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“A mysterious man falls from the sky into a politically unstable Caribbean island during a military coup.”

Reasons to watch
  • intriguing premise
  • rich period setting
Keep in mind
  • complex political backdrop

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas set in fictionalized island nations during periods of political upheaval.

The series contains themes of political violence and dictatorial regimes.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the story set?

The story is set on a small Caribbean island country called Kubanacan.

When does the series take place?

The story begins in 1951.

What is the political situation?

General Carlos Camacho establishes a dictatorial regime following a coup d'état.

Who is the central mysterious character?

A man who falls from the sky during a storm with a chest shot.

Who cares for the mysterious man?

He is saved by local fishermen and cared for by a woman named Mari.