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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Boston based Kernwell Industries is an American defense contractor. One of those contracts is to deploy 3,000 peacekeepers to the International Peacekeeping Coalition's work in the Balkans. Because of the near epidemic problem of sex trafficking of young Balkan women, Kernwell has decided to support the charity, Worldwide Federation Against Forced Migration. Kernwell's head of charities is Madeleine Harlsburg, the wife of the company's CEO, Tom Harlsburg. Although it does not have a pristine reputation as a good social corporate citizen, Kernwell hits a bigger public relations problem when it is learned that one of those 3,000 peacekeepers was caught trying to buy the services of a teen-aged prostitute in Sarajevo. Although not named to the media, that person is Sergeant Callum Tate, who swears he was trying to save that woman. In reality, Tate has evidence of a larger conspiracy of sex trafficking. Regardless of the truth or falsehood of accusations, some within Kernwell will do whatever they require to protect their organization's brand. Meanwhile, the Moldovan Visinescu sisters - Lena and Vara - believe they are moving to London with Vara's boyfriend Alexi to lead a better life to be able to send money back to support their mother and Lena's infant son. However, they soon learn that Alexi has instead sold them into a white slavery ring. Speak For Freedom, a London-based non-profit organization, works in many areas including monitoring sex trafficking in order to assist authorities in stopping it. Daniel Appleton, one of its employees, gets involved in trying to save the Visinescus. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Sex Traffic (2004)
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I remember this when it was broadcast on channel 4 over several weeks, and it was as hard hitting then, as now. This is not by any means, your average 'feel good' movie, instead shows the journey of two women, who were exploited and trafficked into the sex trade by various people.
A definate must see, this film ought to have 'based on a true story' all over it, for all the women who have taken that road from their own countries with little hope of ever going back. This is a near real account of what happend to two of them..........
A definate must see, this film ought to have 'based on a true story' all over it, for all the women who have taken that road from their own countries with little hope of ever going back. This is a near real account of what happend to two of them..........
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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Winner of sixteen awards (including eight BAFTAs) and sixteen nominations this TV mini series does not disappoint.
The human drama is totally convincing amidst an almost documentary style as we follow sisters Elena (Anamaria Marinca) and Vera Visinescu (Maria Popistasu) betrayed by a supposed fiancée into a life of sex slavery in the Balkans.
All aspects of the trafficking are dramatised, the corruption of the police and the private American security forces supplied by respected American security company CEO Tom Harlsburgh (Chris Potter). Far more shocking is the ruthless and callous treatment of the girls by the men buying selling and exploiting them.
Depth is added with the investigation by Daniel Appleton (fine performance by John Simm) into the dismissal of Callum Tate (Luke Kirby) for allegedly buying girls for trafficking, and as Daniel pursues his investigation we delve deeper into big business involvement and indifference.
A wincingly realisitic portrayal of human behaviour at its very worst.
The human drama is totally convincing amidst an almost documentary style as we follow sisters Elena (Anamaria Marinca) and Vera Visinescu (Maria Popistasu) betrayed by a supposed fiancée into a life of sex slavery in the Balkans.
All aspects of the trafficking are dramatised, the corruption of the police and the private American security forces supplied by respected American security company CEO Tom Harlsburgh (Chris Potter). Far more shocking is the ruthless and callous treatment of the girls by the men buying selling and exploiting them.
Depth is added with the investigation by Daniel Appleton (fine performance by John Simm) into the dismissal of Callum Tate (Luke Kirby) for allegedly buying girls for trafficking, and as Daniel pursues his investigation we delve deeper into big business involvement and indifference.
A wincingly realisitic portrayal of human behaviour at its very worst.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having seen this originally on Channel 4 TV and not normally being a person to buy these "TV DVDS" I remembered roughly the story behind this film.The 2 main players, the Moldovian sisters are conned into venturing abroad to find jobs and where the grass is apparently greener-isn't it always? Inevitably they do not reach their true destination and are sold by various people, abused by all and sundry and generally lead horrific lives - far from what they were promised.John Simm who fits his part perfectly as the reporter/nosey parker is lucky not to get killed having naievly got himself in various "situations". The acting really is superb, the tale frightening, and one that is undoubtedly and very sadly true of the total corruption involved in cross border policing. A good film.
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still as powerful as when I first watched this on tv years ago
I had forgotten all about this excellent programme [ back in the days when channel 4 was a tv channel making the best tv]and it has really stood the test of time . Read more
Published 1 month ago by cartoon
outstanding
No wonder this drama got so many Bafta's.The story is of 2 Moldovian sisters who are conned into venturing abroad to find jobs. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Markus Ronald
Very Good
I bought this dvd while I just finished watching 'the Lakes', also with John Simm, which kept me glued to the screen a couple of days. Read more
Published 20 months ago by V. Janssen
Excellent, John Simm.
Excellent British drama, although quite hard to watch. John Simm is brilliant as always, and I really like the actress Anamaria Marinca who plays Elena. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Petulia Smythe
Riveting, gripping drama
We just watched this and got so pulled in by the story that we just played both parts back to back for the full 3 hours. I dare you to NOT do the same. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Ian N.
THE DARK MURKY REALITY OF TRAFFICKING, A MUST SEE
When I watched this it made me realise how lucky I am to be in a place where I feel safe. This drama is so hard hitting that everyone should watch it to see the harsh reality of... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2009 by Ms. M. Neal
Drama at its best
Compelling crime drama. You really care about the characters & what happens to them. Not always comfortable watching because of the subject matter but exceedingly well done. Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by S. Shenow
Harrowing but outstanding
This is probably the most harrowing and moving film i've ever seen; and i've seen a lot of films. The filming style is incredibly realistic which makes the film even harder to... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2008 by Sookie
Scary and disturbing
This is one of the best mini series Ive ever seen, not that its in any way fun to watch. This makes you feel sick and angry at the world and you wish you could watch it and say... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2008 by Cazanya
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