The film 'Maria Full of Grace' was released, telling the story of a Colombian woman who becomes a drug mule.
Lead actress Catalina Sandino Moreno received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Maria Full of Grace'.
Maria, struggling with poverty and seeking a better life, decides to swallow drug pellets to smuggle them into the USA.
Maria attends a training session where she learns how to swallow and hide drug pellets for the smuggling trip.
Maria swallows the drug pellets and begins her journey to the United States by plane.
Maria experiences pain and near-fatal complications due to a burst pellet inside her stomach during the trip.
Maria successfully clears customs and arrives in New York City after the dangerous smuggling trip.
Maria begins working at a flower store to make money and find stability in the USA.
After facing danger and hardship, Maria resolves not to continue smuggling drugs and looks for legal ways to improve her life.
