Synopsis: 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 February 2011, there are 79 Filipinos with death penalty cases still languishing in various jails in Chinese territories for smuggling drugs into the country. All in all, there are 691 Filipinos worldwide incarcerated for the same crime. Violators include women and minors who enter China with fake passports. Awards &amp; Festivals:Cleveland International Film Festival 2012Festival International de Films de Fribourg 2012Stockholm International Film Festival 2012Toronto International Film Festival 2012Belgrade International Film Festival 2012Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2011

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With English subtitles Synopsis: Inspired by the true story of one of the youngest mothers in the history of the Philippines. Krista was only 9 years old when she became pregnant. Her mother believes that she was impregnated by evil supernatural creatures called nuno sa punso but the real story is more complicated than it seems. Awards &amp; Festivals:Best Director, Joseph Israel Laban | ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards (2015)Best Feature Film | Tirana International Film Festival (2014)Honorable Mention - Director, Joseph Israel Laban | Queens World Film Festival (2014)Best Actress, Barbara Miguel | Harlem International Film Festival (2013)Youth Jury Award | Lume International Film Festival (2013)Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (2013)Black Movie Film Festival (2013)

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