Alice in Wondertown (1991): Cast & Plot
Alice in Wondertown is a 1991 comedy drama directed by Daniel Díaz Torres, starring Thais Valdés as Alicia Diaz, Ulises Toirac and Idalmis Del Risco. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Daniel Díaz Torres
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- ICAIC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alice in Wondertown About?
The premise of Alice in Wondertown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A satire of Cuban life follows culture instructor Alicia, dispatched to the small town of Maravillas—a deliberately exaggerated yet clever mirror of real Cuba. Her wildly absurd adventures echo Alice’s journey in Wonderland, exposing indo‑crination, coercion, absolutism and the everyday struggles within Cuban society.
Alice in Wondertown Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- alice in wonderland
- cuba
- character name in title
Alice in Wondertown Cast & Characters
Thais Valdés leads the cast as Alicia Diaz, with Ulises Toirac as El Maestro and Idalmis Del Risco as The Woman in Red. Directed by Daniel Díaz Torres; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Díaz Torres
- Thais Valdés as Alicia Diaz
- Ulises Toirac as El Maestro
- Idalmis Del Risco as The Woman in Red
- Jorge Martínez
Also Starring in Alice in Wondertown
· 17 more- Carlos Cruz Perez
- Judith Rodriguez Perez A little girl
- Enrique Molina
- Reynaldo Miravalles
- Raúl Pomares
- Pedro Martínez
- Alina Rodríguez
- Jorge Losada
- Alberto Pujol
- Vanessa Carballido A little girl
- Jeny Valdes A little girl
- Yaima Vego A little girl
- Jorge Luis Sánchez
- Nieves Riovalles
- Argentina Estevez
- Parmenia Silva
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More from Daniel Díaz Torres
One more film directed by Daniel Díaz Torres: La película de Ana.
Alice in Wondertown Plot Summary
What happens in Alice in Wondertown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
** The story opens with the protagonist, Alice, trying to escape from the Sanatorio Maravillas de Noveras, where she has been held to be “reeducated” for rebellious behavior that violated the city’s official rules. ” During the struggle, he is dragged over a high bridge as the truck races along. Although Alice is accused of murder, the body mysteriously disappears, and the charges are dropped, allowing her to recount what happened in a flashback that frames the rest of the film.
Full summary
The whole story of Alice in Wondertown, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Alice in Wondertown?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the protagonist who tries to escape from the sanatorium at the beginning of the film?
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Movies Like Alice in Wondertown
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Alicia en el país de las maravillas, Alice’s Wonderland and Alice in Wonderland.
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Alicia en el país de las maravillas 1976 -
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Alice in Wonderland 1988 -
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Alice in Spanish Wonderland 1978 -
Alice in Wonderland 1933 -
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Alice in Wonderland 1995
Alice in Wondertown FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alice in Wondertown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alice in Wondertown?
Alice in Wondertown runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Alice in Wondertown released?
Alice in Wondertown was released on February 19, 1991.
Who directed Alice in Wondertown?
Alice in Wondertown was directed by Daniel Díaz Torres.
More films by Daniel Díaz Torres Who is in the cast of Alice in Wondertown?
Alice in Wondertown stars Thais Valdés as Alicia Diaz, Ulises Toirac as El Maestro and Idalmis Del Risco as The Woman in Red, among 21 credited actors.
Does Alice in Wondertown have a post-credit scene?
No. Alice in Wondertown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Alice in Wondertown in?
The original language of Alice in Wondertown is Spanish.
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