Title: She Has a Name
Year: 2016
Rating: 4
Cast: Will Yun Lee, Eugenia Yuan, Giovanni Mocibob, Teresa Ting, Gil Bellows
Description: A chilling intimacy permeates "She Has a Name," a film that burrows beneath the surface of the sex trafficking industry, refusing easy answers and offering instead a visceral understanding of its insidious nature. This isn't a film that sensationalizes; rather, it meticulously constructs a world of quiet desperation, where the weight of exploitation hangs heavy in every scene. The performances are raw and deeply affecting, drawing the viewer into the complex emotional landscape of the victims and the subtle manipulations of their captors. While the subject matter is undeniably difficult, the film's power lies in its unflinching honesty, forcing a confrontation with a brutal reality often ignored. "She Has a Name" is not just a film; it's a necessary conversation starter, provoking reflection on complicity and the urgent need for change. Its enduring power stems from its commitment to portraying the human cost of this global crisis with heartbreaking authenticity.