I have just sat through 3 hours of what has to be one of the most amazing dramas I have ever seen - I can't understand how I missed it when it was first released - totally my loss! The subject of sex trafficking is well publicised now but this film truly gives you a personal insight into the hell these girls go through in order to survive and the scum they have to associate with. Under normal circumstances I might call these traffickers animals, but that is too good a word as an animal would not treat another animal like this.
However, what surpasses everything is the quality of acting by all concerned and the merging of the nationalities was so intense and so perfect that both casting and directing were sheer genius.
I have always thought that John Simm, Wendy Crewson and Chris Potter to be actors who are totally underrated for the fine performances they always can be depended upon to give and in this film, there is no exception. What completely took my breath away was the compelling acting from the actors - from the girls, the traffickers and the police - which was amazingly realistic and strongly delivered.
Although the ending was predictable - the balance between big business winning through regardless; the personal loss was different to those involved with Tom Harlsburgh losing his family (which of course he deserved!)against Elena Visinescu losing her sister (which wasn't!)but regaining her son. At least there was one happy ending within the thousands of tragic endings that happen every year to these girls.
I think this film should be shown regularly to keep the plight of these girls in the forefront of news around the world. Because if it is happening in London, then you can be sure it is happening near you! Well done C4 and CBC - more of the same please!
However, what surpasses everything is the quality of acting by all concerned and the merging of the nationalities was so intense and so perfect that both casting and directing were sheer genius.
I have always thought that John Simm, Wendy Crewson and Chris Potter to be actors who are totally underrated for the fine performances they always can be depended upon to give and in this film, there is no exception. What completely took my breath away was the compelling acting from the actors - from the girls, the traffickers and the police - which was amazingly realistic and strongly delivered.
Although the ending was predictable - the balance between big business winning through regardless; the personal loss was different to those involved with Tom Harlsburgh losing his family (which of course he deserved!)against Elena Visinescu losing her sister (which wasn't!)but regaining her son. At least there was one happy ending within the thousands of tragic endings that happen every year to these girls.
I think this film should be shown regularly to keep the plight of these girls in the forefront of news around the world. Because if it is happening in London, then you can be sure it is happening near you! Well done C4 and CBC - more of the same please!