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Stolen (2011)

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Plot

In the gripping labyrinth of the Human Trafficking Unit, D.I. Anthony Carter tirelessly battles the harrowing realities of child exploitation. On the stark canvas of his office wall, haunting portraits of innocent victims echo tales of shattered dreams and lost freedom. Among them is Rosemary, a hopeful 11-year-old from Lagos, whose dreams of education are cruelly distorted into a life of servitude, her passport ashes and her spirit cowed by her captors' superstitions. Next, we encounter Kim Pak, a fifteen-year-old Vietnamese prodigy, whose talents in botany are twisted into a life of clandestine cannabis cultivation. Lastly, we meet Georgie, a young Ukrainian lad of fourteen, whose skills are confined to the mundane task of sandwich making. These children, stolen from their homes and forced into a life of relentless servitude, mirror Anthony's daughter's age, a chilling reminder of the personal stakes in his relentless pursuit of justice. Yet, Anthony's noble endeavor is not without peril. The sinister shadow of the traffickers extends to his own hearth, threatening his family. Tragically, freedom remains an elusive dream for at least one of these stolen children, their homeland a distant memory. The movie concludes with a sobering note, dispelling any illusions of triumph, underlining the grim profitability of global child trafficking. "Stolen" is a chilling exploration of a dark underworld where innocence is traded for profit, reminding us of the ongoing battle against this heinous crime.

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Stolen is a crime movie featuring Damian Lewis and directed by Justin Chadwick.

Stolen is currently streaming on Hoopla.