Gardens of the Night (2008)

In the chilling tale of "Gardens of the Night," an innocent 8-year-old girl finds herself cruelly snatched away from the sanctuary of her home, manipulated into believing her family no longer yearns for her presence. Subjected to a horrifying era of captivity alongside another unfortunate soul, they are abandoned by their tormentors, left to navigate the grim labyrinth of life on the streets. Now 17, with only each other to lean on, they strive to endure the relentless challenges thrown their way. A glimmer of hope appears when she reluctantly accepts the assistance of a compassionate shelter counselor, ostensibly guiding her back to her roots. However, what she discovers is not the past she left behind, but the stirring love that had been waiting for her all along, teaching her the poignant truth that the past is a place one can never truly return to. "Gardens of the Night" is a gripping narrative that sinks its teeth into the harsh reality of child abduction, diving headfirst into the turbulent waters where destiny often takes those fortunate enough to escape. The director and writer, Damian Harris, carefully weaves this narrative, drawing from the heartrending stories of children, counselors, law enforcers, and exploiters he encountered during his two years of dedicated research.

Gardens of the Night is a crime movie featuring Gillian Jacobs.

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