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La Yuma is a Nicaraguan drama movie released in 2009. The movie is directed by Florence Jaugey and it stars Alma Blanco, Rigoberto Mayorga, and Gabriel Benavides. The movie follows the story of Yuma (Alma Blanco), a young woman living in a poor neighborhood in Managua, Nicaragua. Her life revolves around boxing, as it is the only thing that brings her joy and keeps her out of trouble. Yuma is determined to become a professional boxer and leave behind the violent and ruthless environment she lives in.

However, her dream seems impossible to achieve. Her family is poor, her mother works as a prostitute to make ends meet, and her brother is a drug dealer. Yuma's life is also constantly threatened by the gangs that control her neighborhood. Despite all the odds against her, Yuma never loses her hope and determination to succeed.

One day, while training at the gym, Yuma meets Ernesto (Rigoberto Mayorga), a young man from a wealthy family who falls in love with her. Ernesto is fascinated by Yuma's passion for boxing and her strength in the face of adversity. He offers to sponsor her and help her achieve her dream of becoming a professional boxer.

Yuma is reluctant to accept Ernesto's help at first, as she fears losing her independence and identity. However, she eventually accepts his offer and begins to train harder than ever before. Yuma's hard work and dedication pay off, as she wins her first professional boxing match.

As Yuma becomes more successful, she also becomes a target for the gangs that control her neighborhood. Yuma's brother is killed, and she is forced to flee from her home. Yuma finds refuge in Ernesto's house, where she discovers a world completely different from her own.

The movie touches on numerous themes that are still relevant today, including poverty, violence, gender roles, and the struggle to succeed in a society that is not designed for everyone to succeed. La Yuma is a powerful movie that tells the story of a woman fighting against all odds to achieve her dreams and become the best version of herself.

La Yuma is a 2010 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6.