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The documentary examines the illegal surrogacy market in France, where surrogate mothers are not officially recognized due to legal restrictions. Each year, between 100 and 200 couples turn to this underground market, often facilitated through online ads. The film features individuals like Stephanie, who is facing homelessness and considers surrogacy as a means to secure housing, revealing the desperation that drives women to offer their wombs for a fee ranging from 15,000 to 20,000 euros. It also follows Juliet, who, born without a uterus, has been searching for a surrogate for three years and discovers exorbitant prices for this service, illustrating the emotional and financial complexities involved in the process of surrogacy in a restrictive legal environment.
Through personal stories and hidden camera footage, the film shows the stark realities faced by both surrogate mothers and couples seeking children. Stephanie's willingness to negotiate her price for surrogacy and Juliet's naivety about the market's existence underscore the ethical dilemmas and societal pressures surrounding this controversial practice.
Why Watch
- •Meet Stephanie, a woman facing homelessness and considering surrogacy.
- •Find out how much couples are willing to pay for a surrogate.
- •See Juliet's three-year search for a surrogate mother.
Did You Know
•Surrogacy is illegal in France, yet 100 to 200 couples pursue it annually.
•Surrogate mothers can charge between 15,000 and 20,000 euros for their services.
•Stephanie, a potential surrogate, faces homelessness and needs money for housing.
•Juliet has been searching for a surrogate for three years due to her medical condition.
Perfect For
Surrogacy discussionsLegal and ethical debatesPersonal finance stories