A Ton of Luck (2006)
1h 40m
Running Time
August 11, 2006Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Diego Cadavid
Lloreda
Diego Cadavid
Lloreda
Juan Sebastián Aragón
Venegas
Juan Sebastian Aragon
Venegas
Manuel José Chaves
Porras
Carlos Manuel Vesga
Perlaza
Marlon Moreno
Teniente Solorzano
Verónica Orozco
Dayana
Carolina Cuervo
Herlinda
Carolina Ramírez
Herlinda
Sergio García
Cinematographer
Julián Díaz
Lozano
Diego Gat
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Rodrigo Triana
Director
Jörg Hiller
Writer
Gabriela Monroy
Art Direction
Media.
Details.
Release DateAugust 11, 2006
Original NameSoñar no cuesta nada
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Genres
Wiki.
Soñar no Cuesta Nada (English: Dreaming Doesn't Cost a Thing) is a 2006 Colombian black comedy film directed by Rodrigo Triana. Based on a true story, the plot follows a group of anti-guerrilla soldiers, whose lives are turned upside down after finding $45 million hidden in the jungle.