Tropical Snow
“They Bought a One Way Ticket. To Freedom... Or Death?”
Synopsis
New York is the dream city of Tavo and Marina, where the lovers hope to start a better life; at home in Bogota they have to work as pocket pickers at the airport to support their families. Dealer Oskar can persuade them to smuggle drugs in their stomachs on plane to New York - although both know of the risks, since Marina's sister died on a similar journey. However on arrival at the airport in New York they show nerves and all their dreams start to shatter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ciro Durán
- Screenplay & Story
- Ciro Durán
- Original Score
- Alan DerMarderosian
- Original Title
- Tropical Snow
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ciro Durán
Ciro Durán
Alan DerMarderosian
Eduardo Serra
Duncan Burns
Kevin Brodie, Joyce Ventura
Department Leadership Roster
Ciro Durán
Writer
Ciro Durán
Director
Duncan Burns
Editor
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Joyce Ventura
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tropical Snow
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What is Tropical Snow about?
New York is the dream city of Tavo and Marina, where the lovers hope to start a better life; at home in Bogota they have to work as pocket pickers at the airport to support their families. Dealer Oskar can persuade them to smuggle drugs in their stomachs on plane to New York - although both know of the risks, since Marina's sister died on a similar journey. However on arrival at the airport in New York they show nerves and all their dreams start to shatter.
Who directed Tropical Snow?
Tropical Snow was directed by Ciro Durán.
Who stars in Tropical Snow?
The principal cast of Tropical Snow includes Jsu Garcia, Madeleine Stowe, David Carradine, Alfonso Ortiz, Roger Melo.
When was Tropical Snow released and how long is it?
Tropical Snow was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Tropical Snow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tropical Snow was composed by Alan DerMarderosian.