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Colombia10 Essential Films from ColombiaStop 9 of 10

A Ton of Luck

Soñar no cuesta nada

2006

Based on true events, four soldiers from an anti-guerrilla battalion in Colombia stumble upon a fortune and dream of escaping their hard lives — a windfall that brings temptation and danger in equal measure. A comedy-drama about luck and its costs.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from Colombia

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