Trade of Innocents
| Trade of Innocents | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Christopher Bessette |
| Written by | Christopher Bessette |
| Produced by | Bill Bolthouse Laurie Bolthouse Jim Schmidt |
| Starring | Dermot Mulroney Mira Sorvino John Billingsley Trieu Tran |
| Edited by | Diane Brunjes Robb |
| Music by | Timothy Hosman |
Production company | The Bicycle Peddler LLC |
| Distributed by | Monterey Media (US) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Trade of Innocents is a 2012 American made thriller independent film written and directed by Christopher Bessette, and starring Dermot Mulroney, Mira Sorvino, John Billingsley, Trieu Tran.
Trade of Innocents was shot on location in Bangkok, Thailand. The film will look to bring awareness and involvement to work against human trafficking.[1]
Plot
In the back streets of a tourist town in present-day Southeast Asia, we find a filthy cinder block room; a bed with soiled sheets; a little girl waits for the next man to use her. Alex, a human trafficking investigator plays the role of her next customer as he negotiates with the pimp for the use of the child. Claire, Alex's wife, is caught up in the flow of her new life in Southeast Asia and her role as a volunteer in an aftercare shelter for rescued girls. She, and Alex both still are dealing with their grief of losing a child years earlier. As both of them struggle in their own way to overcome the pain of their past and realities of child exploitation where they now live and work, they find themselves being pulled together into the lives of local neighborhood girls, whose freedom and dignity are threatened.
Cast
- Dermot Mulroney as Alex Becker
- Mira Sorvino as Claire Becker
- John Billingsley as Malcolm Eddery
- Trieu Tran as Duke
- Rena Yamada as little girl in the start
Production
Development
The inspiration of Trade of Innocents came from a combination of the experience of the director (Christopher Bessette) and his trip to Phnom Penh, and the producers Bill and Laurie Bolthouse experience on their trip Phnom Penh. Christopher Bessette and Bill and Laurie later came together to make the film.[2]
Mira Sorvino has a longtime interest in supporting the cause of ending human trafficking. When asked about being in Trade of Innocents she said that "I felt it could be a powerful combination of my activist efforts and my artistic ventures."[3]
Release
In January 2011, Monterey Media acquired the United States and Canada distribution rights for the film from Bicycle Peddler LLC.[4]
Festivals
Trade of Innocents was selected to screen at the following film festivals:
Theatrical release
The film will begin its theatrical released in on October 5 at the Quad Cinema in New York.[6]
Critical Reception
The film received a positive reaction from Entertainment Tonight calling it a "powerful and important new film".[7] Media Mike's also called the film "a rare gem that will probably not be seen by many but it really deserves mainstream shot."[8]
Awards
| Festival | Category | Won |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Cornerstone International Film Festival | Best Picture | Yes[9] |
| International Christian Visual Media | Best Picture | Yes[10] |
| Breckenridge Festival of Film | Best Drama | Yes[11] |
| Breckenridge Festival of Film | Audience Award - 2nd Place | Yes[11] |
| Breckenridge Festival of Film | Best Best Director | Yes[11] |
References
- ^ "Human Trafficking - Trade of Innocents". Christian Medical and Dental.com. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ a b Petrucci, Anthony (4 June 2012). "Prophetic Dream Drives Sex Trade Film Production". Charisma News. p. 1. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ^ Christianity Today. 3 Oct 2012. p. 1 http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/october-web-only/mira-sorvino-saving-sex-slaves.html. Retrieved 8 Nov 2012.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ McNary, Dave (23 May 2012). "Monterey Media acquires rights to 'Innocents'". Variety. p. 1. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ "Trade of Innocents is a fictional story". Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ "Coming Soon". quadcinema.com. quadcinema. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
- ^ Entertainment Tonight. 13 Aug 2012. p. 1 http://www.etonline.com/movies/124157_Trade_of_Innocents_Clip/index.html. Retrieved 8 Nov 2012.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Media Mikes. 1 Oct 2012. p. 1 http://www.mediamikes.com/2012/10/film-review-trade-of-innocents/. Retrieved 8 Nov 2012.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "TCIF Film Guide". Retrieved 8 Nov 2012.
- ^ "TRADE OF INNOCENTS Wins Best Picture Award at ICVM". ChristianCinema.com. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
- ^ a b c "The 32nd AnnualBreckenridge Festival Of Film is Over". Breckenridge Festival of Film. 10 June 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2012.