Life is to Whistle_
Three characters in present-day Havana must choose between clinging to their self-restricting beliefs, or getting rid of them to live more freely. Ballerina Mariana has promised God celibacy if she gets the role of "Giselle"; Social-worker Julia always faints after hearing a certain word; and pot-smoking percussionist Elpidio was abandoned by his mother, coincidentally named Cuba, some time ago and has not yet gotten over the loss.
Starring
Luis Alberto García, Coralia Veloz, Isabel Santos
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Life is to Whistle was released 28 years ago in 1998.
Overview
Three characters in present-day Havana must choose between clinging to their self-restricting beliefs, or getting rid of them to live more freely. Ballerina ...
Life is to Whistle is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (17)
LA
Luis Alberto García
Elpidio Valdes
CV
Coralia Veloz
Julia
IS
Isabel Santos
CR
Claudia Rojas
Mariana
AV
Ana Victoria Pérez
Bebe
RB
Rolando Brito
Dr. Fernando
JM
Juan Manuel Reyes
Ismael
MG
Monica Guffanti
Mme. Garces
Veronica Milagros
Cándida
MP
Manuel Porto
Taxista que llora
Raúl Pomares
Taxista
LU
Luis Ubaldo Penitez
Settimio
MC
Michaelis Cue
Hombrecito
Jorge Molina
Cycle Driver
AD
Aramís Delgado
Vigon
Tito Junco
Santero
MA
Miguel A. Daranas
Director Asilo
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Country
CU
Rating
5.4/10 (8 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Life is to Whistle about?
Three characters in present-day Havana must choose between clinging to their self-restricting beliefs, or getting rid of them to live more freely. Ballerina Mariana has promised God celibacy if she gets the role of "Giselle"; Social-worker Julia always faints after hearing a certain word; and pot-smoking percussionist Elpidio was abandoned by his mother, coincidentally named Cuba, some time ago and has not yet gotten over the loss.
How long is Life is to Whistle?
Life is to Whistle has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in Life is to Whistle?
The cast of Life is to Whistle includes Luis Alberto García, Coralia Veloz, Isabel Santos, Claudia Rojas, Ana Victoria Pérez.
What is the rating of Life is to Whistle?
Life is to Whistle has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama