Tropical Snow (1988)
They Bought a One Way Ticket. To Freedom... Or Death?
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.
Director: Ciro Durán
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: May 31, 1988
Cast
- Jsu Garcia - Gustavo 'Tavo' Luna (as Nick Corri)
- Madeleine Stowe - Marina
- David Carradine - Oskar
- Alfonso Ortiz - Pickpocket Teacher
- Roger Melo - Tavo's Stepfather
- Tim Allen - Baggage Handler
- Alberto Arroyabe - Co-Pilot
- Evelyn Osorio - Teacher's Assistant
- Luisa Fernanda Giraldo - Cantina Waitress
- Vladimir Durán - Matilde's son
Screenplay
Music: Alan DerMarderosian
Cinematography: Eduardo Serra
Editing: Duncan Burns
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: Colombia, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Themes
Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
airport, thief, drugs
More Films by Director: Ciro Durán
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Tropical Snow stars Jsu Garcia, Madeleine Stowe, David Carradine, Alfonso Ortiz, Roger Melo, Tim Allen.
- How long is Tropical Snow?
- Tropical Snow has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Tropical Snow?
- Tropical Snow is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Tropical Snow produced?
- Tropical Snow was produced in Colombia, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Tropical Snow?
- The themes of Tropical Snow include: Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery.