"Based on 1,000 true stories."

2004

1h 41m

7.2(421 votes)

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Thriller

Crime

Overview

A pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make some desperately needed money for her family.

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20 members

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Catalina Sandino Moreno

María Álvarez

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Guilied Lopez

Lucy Díaz

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Yenny Paola Vega

Blanca

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Jhon Álex Toro

Franklin

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Virgina Ariza

Juana

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Rodrigo Sánchez Borhorquez

Supervisor

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Charles Albert Patiño

Felipe

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Wilson Guerrero

Juan

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Johanna Andrea Mora

Diana Álvarez

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Evangelina Morales

Rosita

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Jaime Osorio Gómez

Javier

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Victor Macias

Pellet Maker

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Hugo Ferro

Pharmacist

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Ana María Acosta

Stewardess

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Patricia Rae

Carla

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George Smith

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Selenis Leyva

Customs Inspector

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Fabricio Suarez

Pacho

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Juana Guarderas

Female Pharmacist

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Mateo Suarez

Pacho

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