A Ton of Luck
Soñar no cuesta nada
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodrigo Triana
- Screenplay & Story
- Jörg Hiller, Clara María Ochoa
- Original Score
- Nicolás Uribe
- Original Title
- Soñar no cuesta nada
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Colombia
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hangar Films, Barakacine Producciones, CMO Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodrigo Triana
Jörg Hiller, Clara María Ochoa
Nicolás Uribe
Sergio García
Clara María Ochoa, Ana Piñeres
Department Leadership Roster
Rodrigo Triana
Director
Clara María Ochoa
Producer
Sergio García
Director of Photography
Jörg Hiller
Writer
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What is A Ton of Luck about?
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.
Who directed A Ton of Luck?
A Ton of Luck was directed by Rodrigo Triana.
Who stars in A Ton of Luck?
The principal cast of A Ton of Luck includes Diego Cadavid, Marlon Moreno, Juan Sebastián Aragón, Manuel José Chaves, Verónica Orozco.
When was A Ton of Luck released and how long is it?
A Ton of Luck was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Ton of Luck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Ton of Luck was composed by Nicolás Uribe.