Maria Full Of Grace

This film is billed as not being based on a true story, yet it is something that happens every day.  Maria Alvarez (Catalina Sandino Moreno) lives a modest life in a rural area outside Bogotá, Colombia.  At 17, her work and life seem without a future, but Maria's nature is strong and assertive.  She meets Franklin (Jhon Alex Toro) at a party.  He is stylish and charismatic and tempts Maria with talk of work involving adventure and travel to America.  Maria becomes a mule in the dangerous drug underworld.  Johsua Marston (Bus to Queens, 1999) directed this film that won awards at Sundance and Berlin film festivals. 

Maria Full of Grace

Year Released: 2004