Sold (2016)

Film Overview
The 2016 movie "Sold" deals with the dark and overlooked side of the world-- kid trafficking. Directed by Jeffrey D. Brown, it particularly revolves around the theme of kid sex trafficking in Nepal and India. The movie script, which is originated from Patricia McCormick's book of the same name, cinematizes the traumatic experiences of a 13-year-old lady, Lakshmi, who falls victim to the worlds of human trafficking.

Setting and Plot
The movie is set in rural Nepal in the middle of abject poverty. Here, Lakshmi lives with her household leading a tough but typical life. She finds delight in the most basic of things and dreams of owning a tin roofing system for their home. Disaster strikes when her dad, under financial tension, gets fooled into offering Lakshmi for a mere 10,000 rupees under the pretense of a housemaid task in the city with the hope of sending cash back, supporting her debt-ridden household.

Lakshmi's Torment
Unaware that she's been sold to a whorehouse, Lakshmi falls under a harsh trap. The innocent girl becomes one of lots of victims of child trafficking and is forced into sex slavery. The audience gets a mind-blowing and heart-wrenching insight into the unrelenting torture she deals with-- physical, emotional, and mental. Her imagine a tin roofing system and success become a desperate mission for freedom.

Efforts to Escape
Regardless of the harsh circumstances, Lakshmi declines to be broken. She attempts to get away consistently but fails. She winds up being punished and tortured for these useless escape efforts. The movie showcases her nerve in the face of horrendous misfortune whilst keeping her spirits and mankind, holding onto the thin string of hope and determination.

Intervention and Rescue
In the middle of all the darkness, photojournalist Sam Becker (played by Gillian Anderson) shines a trigger of hope. Coming across Lakshmi's story while photographing red-light districts, she works together with an interventionist to help rescue her. Her efforts work as a lens to the work of non-governmental organizations and movements battling versus human trafficking.

Conclusion and Message
The film "Sold" ends on a note of accomplishment and relief as the mistreated kid, Lakshmi, is finally saved from her torment. The story is a cooling pointer of the gruesome reality dealt with by millions worldwide due to human trafficking. The film intends to raise awareness, inform the audience about this situation, and activate efforts to fight such abhorrent crimes.

Critical Reception
Effectively capturing the essence of McCormick's unique, the movie has been applauded for its thoughtful storytelling, compelling performances and stark portrayal of the cruel world of child trafficking. It has actually won a number of awards, including the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.

In conclusion, "Sold" is more than just a story; it's a loud outcry against the horrendous crime of kid trafficking and sex slavery while also representing tenacity and spirit in the face of difficulty.

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