Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas (Javier Bardem), an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba. Although Arenas finds success as a writer, he must eventually emigrate to New York City to enjoy unfettered creative freedom. Johnny Depp co-stars in two different roles as a transvestite inmate and as a warden.