Maria Full of Grace
Director Joshua Marston's powerful tale introduces us to a determined young woman whose desire for a brighter future leads her into a world of unimaginable danger. Maria Alverez (Catalina Sandino Moreno, Best Actress Oscar Nominee 2005), a bright, spirited 17 year old, lives with three generations of her family in a cramped house in rural Colombia. Desperate to leave her job stripping thorns from flowers in a rose plantation, Maria accepts a lucrative offer to transport packets of heroin - which she must swallow - to the United States. The ruthless world of international drug trafficking proves to be more than Maria bargained for as she becomes ultimately entangled with both drug cartels and immigration officials. Though not based on a true story, it is a story that happens every day.
Year: 2004
Genre: Latin America Cinema, Film Festivals 2004, Amy's Favourites
Country: USA, Colombia
Director: Joshua Marston
Starring: Catalina Sandino Moreno, Yenny Paola Vega, John Alex Toro, Guilied Lopez, Patricia Rae
Duration: 97 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence, offensive language and drug use.
Subtitles: Yes
7.5/10
Location in store: Foreign (Latin America)
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