Traded(2021)

Storyline

This documentary shares the stories of women in India who have been forced into human trafficking. Some were trapped by debts they owed, while others were exploited for sex. It reveals the harsh realities of their lives.

“Their stories were sold. Hear them speak.”

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Trivia

• The film was shot across multiple Indian states to capture real stories of trafficking survivors.
• Director Simran Arora spent years researching and gaining the trust of survivors before filming.
• It features anonymous interviews to protect the identities of the women involved.
• The documentary was released directly on a streaming platform, bypassing theatrical release.
• Some scenes use re-enactments performed by actors to illustrate survivor accounts.
• The film's title refers to the brutal economic transaction of human trafficking.
• It includes interviews with social workers and activists fighting the trafficking system.