(A point of clarification, the movie was filmed in 2015, yet is just now released on Amazon in August 2019. IMDB reports when the movie was produced if the film making team reports production, there are a few movies with the Trafficker name. )
Greetings
valued Dan's Movie Report readers, back in 2015 actress Krystal Vee
notified me she was working on a human trafficking film. I connected
with the film makers but had only seen a few updates. Lo and behold,
in 2019 the film making crew got in touch with me and said, the film
is available on Amazon Prime, as part of the service! Sometimes films
go through various screenings and changes, but Amazon Prime is a
great opportunity for indie filmmakers to reach a much larger
audience.
In the
beginning, following a future look in, we see the young boys witness
the murder of their mother on a refugee boat that is ambushed. This
is a very harrowing scene, that sets up the rest of the story
They
are rescued and then attends boys school where two boys are being
bullied by some of the bad element. Various pranks are played, pretty
horrible stuff, all the while on the quiet to the religious
headmasters. Eventually the boys take matters into their own hands
and leave the school, this is not a spoiler really but more where the
adventure begins.
The
set up really provides a jump off point for Trafficker. Rather than
show the flash and erudite areas. Focusing more on drama than action
the two brothers end up mixed up in the mob, and begin the path down
the end of the road. Things are not what they seem, but following the
opening set up, Trafficker flows in a more linear timeline.
Eventually
the brother on the 'bad side' meet up with Ling, played by Krystal
Vee, thus the dichotomy of attempting to live a normal life, yet it
is not meant to be. So many twists and turns, this is the value of
this poignant film. What people will do to secure their freedom, and
of course financial independence.
The
acting is not bad, but lacks a bit of urgency for such a serious
subject. I liken this to the possibility of some inexperience, that
said it is consistent, and no one actor brings down any element of
the story.
Honestly
I wanted to see more crying and visibly upset people given the nature
of the latter half of the film. The story is great, as is the
message. The two leads and Krystal Vee are the best of the lot, and
try to portray the anguish. Also very nice guest spot by Amanda
Donahoe as the influential socialite lawyer. Look for action guys
Charlie Ruedpokanon, and Eoin O'Brien small roles as well.
The
technical elements are their in Trafficker, music, scenery,
camerawork are all solid especially for an independent film. My only
gripe is the lighting on the night scenes and some of the adr was a
bit quiet Overall for a film on an extremely tight budget it is
pretty damn good.
I am
not going to spoil what happens, but this film will sure leave you
thinking about what could have been in the brothers' lives. Questions
remained in my mind, which is what I am sure which is what director
Larry Smith and Writer Ken Kwek, who wrote the story and Larry Smith
the creator of the screenplay wanted.
Very
solid effort, the ending of Trafficker resonates and the path
leading up to takes the viewer down a long road, full of bumps, a
must watch 8 out of 10. https://www.facebook.com/traffickerthemovie/
Watch
on Amazon Prime or purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/Trafficker-Om-Puri/dp/B07VXS772M/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=indie+rights&qid=1564951650&s=instant-video&sr=1-1
Finally, for a blast from the past, please check out my earlier interview with Actress Krystal Vee: http://dansmoviereport.blogspot.com/2012/01/krystal-vee-interview-c-2012-dans-movie.html
She is working on a new project now, if all goes well a new interview at the end of 2019!
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