I am not easily moved by movies, but after I saw this movie, I was *distraught* for weeks. It stuck with me and touched me. It made me realize how spoiled I actually am, and how I take so many of the wonderful things in my life for granted. It hurts me to know that there are children like Lilja and Volodnya all over the world. Beautiful, kind, sweet, intelligent, worthwhile people who are just thrown away or exploited. And as for the adults - what pushes people to such cruelty? Whether it's the choice to abandon your child in the cold, or to pay for sex with an underage girl, what drives people to such inhumane behavior? This movie doesn't give any answers. It simply portrays a horrible, disturbing nightmare that is an everyday reality for millions of people all over the world. This movie is so heartbreaking, but so important to watch. It truly changed the way I look at my own life and the world around me. Everyone should see it.
Review of Lilya 4-Ever
