Cuchera

Cuchera

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  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Language(s): Tagalog
  • Director(s): Joseph Israel M. Laban
  • Cast(s): Maria Isabel Lopez, Paolo Rivero, Simon Ibarra, Sue Prado, Derick Cabrido See all Cast & Crew
  • Music: Diwa de Leon,Raffy Magsaysay
  • Award(s): Gawad Urian 2012 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Maple Leaf Dreams, Un/Happy for You
  • Story:
    Based on a true story, Cuchera is about Filipino drug mules, drug couriers and their recruiters. It follows the story of Isabel, a veteran drug mule, in her first attempt at running her own drug transshipment operation between Manila and China. Isabel’s character is based on the story of an actual Filipina drug mule who was caught with eight capsules of heroin lodged in her sex organ, 48 in the rectum and 11 in her abdomen after an x-ray was conducted by Chinese authorities. Cuchera presents an accurate depiction of how some Filipinos end up becoming entrenched in the world of illegal drugs. Currently, the Philippines leads all Southeast Asian countries in the number of nationals arrested for drug smuggling charges in China. As of 2009, there are currently 95 Filipinos languishing in various jails in Chinese territories---four of whom are on death row. Violators include minors who enter China with fake passports.
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STORY

Story
Based on a true story, Cuchera is about Filipino drug mules, drug couriers and their recruiters. It follows the story of Isabel, a veteran drug mule, in her first attempt at running her own drug transshipment operation between Manila and China. Isabel’s character is based on the story of an actual Filipina drug mule who was caught with eight capsules of heroin lodged in her sex organ, 48 in the rectum and 11 in her abdomen after an x-ray was conducted by Chinese authorities. Cuchera presents an accurate depiction of how some Filipinos end up becoming entrenched in the world of illegal drugs. Currently, the Philippines leads all Southeast Asian countries in the number of nationals arrested for drug smuggling charges in China. As of 2009, there are currently 95 Filipinos languishing in various jails in Chinese territories---four of whom are on death row. Violators include minors who enter China with fake passports.

AWARDS

Nominations
Gawad Urian Award

Best Actress Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres | 2012 | Maria Isabel

Balanghai Trophy Award

Best Film New Breed | 2011 | Joseph Israel M.

Bronze Horse Award

Best Film | 2011 | Joseph Israel M.