In Escaping Bolivia, Ida, her sister-in-law Michelle, and her girlfriend Cecilie are arrested in Bolivia and thrown into a brutal women’s prison accused of smuggling cocaine. Abandoned by authorities and surrounded by betrayal, Ida’s only hope lies in a daring escape plan from an unlikely ally - a men’s magazine journalist and a hired mercenary. But as she ventures into the deadly jungles of South America with her newborn in her arms, one question remains: will she make it out alive, or will the jungle become her final prison?

Selected for Series Mania’s Buyers Upfront, ESCAPING BOLIVIA is a large-scale, thriller drama series inspired by the real events of three young girls accused of drug trafficking. Led by acclaimed actor Jakob Oftebro (Hamilton, 2022) and produced by the experienced team at Fenomen along with the seasoned team at 4 1⁄2, ESCAPING BOLIVIA will take you into the disturbing setting of a high-risk female Bolivian prison. With scenery 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.

This financing is made possible through and benefits from the support of the Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility with the financial backing of the European Union under the Creative Europe Programme.