Tropical Snow (1988)

Film Overview
"Tropical Snow" is a 1988 drama film directed by Ciro Durán that takes on the grim reality of drug trafficking. The story focuses on the lives of three main characters, Pablo (David Carradine), Ángela (Madeleine Stowe), and Javier (Jsu Garcia). These characters hailing from Colombia attempt to leave poverty and discover their fate interwoven in the harsh world of drug smuggling.

Plot
The film begins showcasing the impoverished life in their native city, Bogota. Pablo, a simple street artist, dreams of much better potential customers for his life. His sweetheart Ángela, who prospers on her modest earnings as a hairdresser, mirrors his dreams. As they strive for a better life, they satisfy Javier, a minor criminal imagining magnificence. Javier provides them a shot at their dreams by presenting them to the illegal universe of drug smuggling.

The Journey
Their journey to New York, entangled with the drug world, marks the next chapter of the story. The trio is charged with swallowing pellets loaded with drug to transfer them throughout borders. Throughout the journey, they deal with numerous threats, consisting of a possible dangerous scenario when the drug bags leak, leading to overdosing.

Mayhem and Consequences
On arrival in New York, they are caught up in turmoil. Paranoia takes place as the underworld's callous nature concerns the leading edge. Simultaneous with their struggle with enclosing cops, and ruthless drug lords, Ángela experiences the awful consequences of drug trafficking when one of the drug balloons inside her bursts, leading her towards a possible deadly overdose.

Down Spiral and Redemption
As the story progresses, their disturbing adventure provides a downward spiral. Pablo gets arrested and is quickly deported back to Bogota while Ángela falls into the vicious trap of drug addiction. The significant climax emerges when Javier, experiencing guilt and remorse, tries to save Ángela from her addiction. He effectively manages to detoxify her, and in the end, the couple discovers themselves back home in Bogota, having survived their harmful journey.

Final Impressions
"Tropical Snow" stands as a grim portrayal of the dark underworld of drug trafficking and the devastating effects it might pose on individuals' lives. It clarifies the desperation and despair that push individuals into this risky course and the callous environment they discover themselves entrapped within. In spite of consisting of circumstances of violence and harsh truths, the movie is a plain suggestion of the options individuals construct out of desperation, hoping for a much better life, and the terrible consequences of those choices.

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