Based upon the real story of Chong Kim, "Eden" is a gritty story of sex trafficking. The main character is Hyun Jae (Jamie Chung) who was given the name Eden after she was kidnapped.
I'll admit, I was rather indifferent when Hyun Jae was first kidnapped. I know it sounds very cruel and heartless, and it's nothing I'm proud of. She used a fake I. D. to get into a bar for some underage drinking. If that wasn't bad enough, she took a ride with a strange man. Essentially, she checked all the boxes for getting kidnapped or killed. You can huff and puff all you want about how she should be able to safely go home with a guy she just met, but then I'd have to say you're quite naive. There's a reason doors have locks on them, and it's not because people are breaking in and leaving gifts.
My indifference turned to the fear and anxiety for her that was warranted. When I saw the warehouse she was stored in as well as the network of corrupt individuals helping to keep her and other girls locked up, I was looking for blood.
I did not expect the human trafficking ring to be as organized as it was. I don't know why not, it takes more than dumb luck to do something so illegal involving so many people. It's disconsolate to see these women being treated like sexual cargo, and even more depressing, as in no hope for humanity, when you see how many people are complicit in such a despicable crime. "Eden" rightfully brings out those emotions. If you don't have at least an inkling of compassion for the women depicted in this film, then either the movie failed or you're dead inside.
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I'll admit, I was rather indifferent when Hyun Jae was first kidnapped. I know it sounds very cruel and heartless, and it's nothing I'm proud of. She used a fake I. D. to get into a bar for some underage drinking. If that wasn't bad enough, she took a ride with a strange man. Essentially, she checked all the boxes for getting kidnapped or killed. You can huff and puff all you want about how she should be able to safely go home with a guy she just met, but then I'd have to say you're quite naive. There's a reason doors have locks on them, and it's not because people are breaking in and leaving gifts.
My indifference turned to the fear and anxiety for her that was warranted. When I saw the warehouse she was stored in as well as the network of corrupt individuals helping to keep her and other girls locked up, I was looking for blood.
I did not expect the human trafficking ring to be as organized as it was. I don't know why not, it takes more than dumb luck to do something so illegal involving so many people. It's disconsolate to see these women being treated like sexual cargo, and even more depressing, as in no hope for humanity, when you see how many people are complicit in such a despicable crime. "Eden" rightfully brings out those emotions. If you don't have at least an inkling of compassion for the women depicted in this film, then either the movie failed or you're dead inside.
Free with Amazon Prime.