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I've only seen a handful of films(most notably Sin nombre), TV miniseries about human trafficking and therefore was very interested in seeing this TV film to see how this production would tackle this very difficult subject.

Unfortunately the film lacks in depth, and length and rendering the film into a flawed but entertaining journey about human trafficking. The idea that perhaps came from screenwriter Stephen Butchard to use 3 different children from various continents, forced into slave labor is an intelligent one.

Now the viewer gets served with different perspectives, and also due race, gender, background, a much wider look on the problem of human trafficking.

Mixed with personal life and career of DI Anthony Carter(Damian Lewis)who is main character in this TV film, the viewers get know the frustration, anger and troubles that police is facing while trying to deal with the problem.

But 90 minutes is too short, which makes this film feel rushed, flawed and also, some scenes feel unrealistic, contrived and forced because of the very short timelimit that the makers of this film is under.

Technically this film delivers, having very high production values, good use of split screen and editing. With an cinematography adapted for big screen productions rather then the usual TV photography.

But all of that is just style over substance, and makes th film somewhat shallow. A real shame because there are some pretty solid performances by Damian Lewis, Nonso Anozie, and the three children.

Why the makers didn't make this into miniseries divided into 2 or 4 parts is a mystery to me.

Despite its flaws I suggest that anyone interested in seeing this film should also watch Sin nombre (2009), Casa de los babys (2003), miniseries for TV like Sex Traffic (2004).

They better productions and have better scripts then this one.

So trafficked children are put in a house where the traffickers come right up to the door and ring the bell? And yet there is no security/police? I fell asleep 😴

While this dramatization of child trafficking by the BBC was disturbing, it wasn't nearly as tragic as documentaries I've seen! "There can be no keener revelation of a societies soul than the way it treats it's children ".... Nelson Mandela. Although it's difficult to watch, this film is valuable for anyone who cares about children. Be brave & get involved! "BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD 🌎".... NELSON MANDELA. Ignoring this issue solves nothing, but one person can accomplish SOMETHING!

I would like to say this was hurt breaking,as well as me being happy to see the ending. Everyone should always have the right to feel free especially our innocent children. Wonderful cast some of my favorite characters,all in one place. Great job everyone 👏 👍