Arriving on DVD & VOD on March 12, from writer/director Bruno Gascon, this is the story of Viktoriya, a young woman who throws everything away in search of a better life. From the moment the doors of the truck where she travels open up, Viktoriya is confronted with the cruel reality of human trafficking. Can she escape her fate? Starring Netflix’s “1983” Michalina Olszanska in a breakout performance, 3-time Golden Globe winner Victor Norte (“Cinco dias, Cinco Noites”), and international model Sara Sampiao in her feature film debut.
Synopsis: A truck driver tormented by the load he carries. A road that should lead to a better life. Human beings treated as goods for selling… In a capitalist society where each person focuses on their own needs, it is easy to forget about those around us and only do what is best for each of us. This is the story of Viktoriya, a young woman who throws everything away in search of a better life. From the moment the doors of the truck where she travels open up, Viktoriya is confronted with the cruel reality of human trafficking. Can she escape her fate?
In closing, the director of this film has provided several statements in regards to his upcoming film. First off, Bruno Gascon discusses the controversy over tackling such a widespread epidemic. In doing so, Gascon states that “Carga is mainly a film about choices, survival instinct and strong women who do not give up, and a cargo that above all is emotional and that all the characters carry.” In response to he meaning behind the film’s title, Gascon responded that, “all the characters have in their shoulders a bigger cargo that they can handle with. The film talks about choices and about the egoism of society and where the survival instinct often prevails above the common good.”
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