Ida and her two friends get arrested at the airport in Bolivia with 22 kilos of cocaine in their suitcases. They are sentenced to jail in one of the world’s most dangerous female prisons. Quickly Ida discovers that she can’t trust her friends, nor can she trust that Norwegian authorities will bail her out. Now Ida realises she has to plan her own escape.

ESCAPING BOLIVIA is a large-scale, true-crime drama series, inspired by the real events of three young girls. Led by acclaimed actor Jakob Oftebro (Hamilton, 2022) and produced by the experienced team at Fenomen along with the seasoned team at 4 ½, ESCAPING BOLIVIA will take you into the disturbing setting of a high risk female prison. With sceneries from the South-American jungle, this suspenseful series will deliver great production value along with an authentic, thrilling story that is sure to touch viewers around the world.