Cuchera

Cuchera (2011)


  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2011-07-11
  • User Rating: 1/10 from 1 ratings
  • Parental Guidance: PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 27min
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  • Production Company: Cinemalaya Foundation
  • Production Country: Philippines
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Summary

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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Sound Diwa de Leon Music
Writing Joseph Israel M. Laban Screenplay
Directing Joseph Israel M. Laban Director
Production Joseph Israel M. Laban Executive Producer
Editing Piah Luna Editor
Art Nestor Abrogena Jr. Production Design
Art Jaime P. Habac Jr. Art Direction
Crew Luis Liwanag Cinematography
Sound Raffy Magsaysay Sound Designer