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200360 minPG-13documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Lilja 4 real

200360 minPG-13documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

100,000 moviegoers have seen the story of Danguole Rasalaites, a Lithuanian girl forced into prostitution in Sweden after being stripped of her passport.

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Crime

Directors

Hannes Råstam,

Janne Josefsson

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Synopsis

100,000 moviegoers have seen the story of Danguole Rasalaites, a Lithuanian girl forced into prostitution in Sweden after being stripped of her passport.

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Hannes Råstamdirector

Janne Josefssondirector

Janne Josefssoncast

Hannes Råstamcast

Danguolė Rasalaitėcast

Synopsis

Danguolė Rasalaitė moved from Lithuania to Sweden at 16. Upon arrival, she lost her passport and was taken to an apartment in Malmö. There, she was forced into prostitution. Hannes Råstam directs this documentary about human trafficking and its consequences. It draws from the real-life story that inspired Lukas Moodysson's film, Lilja 4-ever. The documentary features direct accounts and investigative journalism to address the issue of sex trafficking.

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Why Watch

Meet Danguole Rasalaites, a real trafficking victim.
See the harsh realities of forced prostitution in Sweden.
Find out how trafficking affects young women.

Did You Know

The film is based on the real story of Danguole Rasalaites.
Danguole was only 16 years old when she moved from Lithuania to Sweden.
She was held captive in an apartment in Malmö after her arrival.
The film has been seen by hundreds of thousands of moviegoers.

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Human trafficking awarenessSex trafficking issuesInvestigative journalism

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main character in Lilja 4-ever?

The main character in Lilja 4-ever is Danguole Rasalaites.

What was Danguole Rasalaites forced into after arriving in Sweden?

After arriving in Sweden, Danguole Rasalaites was forced into prostitution.

What year was Lilja 4-ever released?

Lilja 4-ever was released in 2003.

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