Maria Full of Grace Timeline ( Real )

film_release
September 8, 2004

Release of 'Maria Full of Grace'

The film 'Maria Full of Grace' was released, telling the story of a Colombian woman who becomes a drug mule.

award_nomination
February 27, 2005

Catalina Sandino Moreno nominated for Academy Award

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 Full of Grace Timeline ( Fictional )

decision
Early 2000s - Colombia

Maria decides to become a drug mule

Maria, struggling with poverty and seeking a better life, decides to swallow drug pellets to smuggle them into the USA.

preparation
Early 2000s - Colombia

Maria undergoes training to be a mule

Maria attends a training session where she learns how to swallow and hide drug pellets for the smuggling trip.

action
Early 2000s - Colombia to USA

Maria swallows drug pellets and begins the trip

Maria swallows the drug pellets and begins her journey to the United States by plane.

crisis
Early 2000s - in transit

Maria suffers from health complications

Maria experiences pain and near-fatal complications due to a burst pellet inside her stomach during the trip.

arrival
Early 2000s - New York City

Maria arrives in New York

Maria successfully clears customs and arrives in New York City after the dangerous smuggling trip.

employment
Early 2000s - New York City

Maria works in a flower store

Maria begins working at a flower store to make money and find stability in the USA.

decision
Early 2000s - USA

Maria decides to leave the drug trafficking life

After facing danger and hardship, Maria resolves not to continue smuggling drugs and looks for legal ways to improve her life.