This Cuban film was in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, and even though it does not appear rated and reviewed by many critics, if it appears in the book that is the recommendation I can pay attention. Basically the film sees three women in three time periods, all with the same name of Lucia, and we see them all go through their lives through the events and dilemmas in their times of Cuban history. Lucia I (Raquel Revuelta),in 1895, is the ambitious woman who lives through the time of the Spanish imperialism, including the war battle, and struggles to cope with a doomed love affair. Lucia II (Eslinda Núñez),in 1930, is trying to keep up a relationship with the man she loves, but society throws problems in her way, it creates isolation within her, and she struggles to cope with lots of things. Lucia III (Adela Legrá),in the 1960s, is the modern (at the time of the film) lady who lives through the time of the literacy campaign, it is post-revolution period when sexism is being tackled, and her good nature is not always acknowledged. Also starring Eduardo Moure as Rafael, Ramón Brito as Aldo and Adolfo Llauradó as Tomas. I will be completely honest that I didn't know everything that was going on with each woman, but it was easy to follow the different changes in time, and there were some interesting moments during the certain situations, particularly all the revolution material, so it is I suppose a worthwhile drama. Good!

This movie is a very good one here is the story of three different woman in three different time but all have a connection to each others the better segment is the one with Raquel Revuelta a great actress with a powerful performance by this time she was still very beautiful even she was in her 40s her real life mother the legendary actress Silvia Planas play her mother in the movie too, her segment is at the end of the colonial time in Cuba back in 1898 in this segment miss Revuelta all dress in white look impeccable she is perfect for the part i don't think she was ever better well maybe as Dona Barbara back in the mid seventies, the others segments are good but not as perfect as this one Eslinda Nunez play the lead in the second part no a great actress but was beautiful the last part was weak and very political

Lucia is one of the best Cuban movies ever done. The psychological portray of these three women in three different historical scenarios is fantastic.Revuelta's acting is unforgettable.Costumes and scenography are impeccable.The third story is the weakest due to political tint along with official ideology.