Emilio, a follower of Castro and a revolutionary soldier, finds his way through the Cuban Revolution. From the early days of the uprising, Emilio faces many defeats that lead to prison but ultimately destroys Batista and helps change the government of Cuba. Emilio is a hardworking and loyal soldier, as he participates in many strikes and battles that led to victory. However, the revolution started to affect his family and Emilio is left with big decision left that questions his loyalty to Castro and Cuba.

Throughout the Cuban Revolution, it was a success as Batista was overthrown and the new government was established. Under Castro, the education system and healthcare improved as Cuba currently has the highest literacy rate in the world. The new government turned Cuba into a communist and socialist country. Cuba’s relations with the US were destroyed, as Cuba followed the Soviet Union (USSR) and China. However, Cuba still has a large dependence on sugar production, as it continues to increase. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Cuba’s economy suffered greatly, due to no one buying the sugar. Also, there was barely any freedom in Cuba, throughout Batista and Castro’s rule, which caused many Cubans to leave.