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A Ton of Luck

ComedyDramaNot Rated

Duration

1h 40m

Release

11 Aug 2006

Country

Colombia

Language

Spanish

Overview

The story, based on true events occurred in Colombia en May 2003, tells the dreams and adventures of Porras, Venegas, Lloreda and Perlaza, four of the 147 soldiers that were in a company of the anti-guerrilla "Destroyer" battalion. It begun when these soldiers found in the middle of the jungle, during a rescue mission, 46 million dollars inside a FARC "guaca". Instead of give it to the Government, they take it all for themselves instead. They desperate when realize that they're completely isolated because the bridge, the only way to return to civilization, has been blown up. Everything's ironic, almost surreal: These soldiers don't have food, water, or toilet paper, but they sleep on their dollar-ful bags. This discovery will change their lives forever, and will allow them to have everything they've dreamt about: some authority, power and respect, others help their families and have a no-longer poor life. Their big challenge: return to civilization and make their dreams come true.

Plot

Based on a true story, a group of 147 overworked and underpaid Colombian soldiers find the treasure they didn't seek; $46 million. The film is a surreal black comedy and follows 4 of the 147 soldiers who were part of the anti-guer...

Cast

Diego CadavidJuan Sebastián AragónManuel José Chaves

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10

Details

Director

Rodrigo Triana

Writers

Jörg HillerClara María Ochoa

Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations
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