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My mother once told me being with a man takes only a few minutes.

Planting sweet potatoes takes you all day bent over in the burning sun.

In my country, the only way a mother can save her child is by

leaving him.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Scoundrel.

Why are you doing this to these poor people?

Son, money can be used to find out.

Not the poor.

Happy birthday.

And you get to have the first cut.

Okay, girls, pass your plates down.

Happy birthday, Sarah.

Wow.

You nail it every year.

Absolutely delicious.

Honestly, Diane, I never thought you would be here on her 18th birthday.

I know. I feel really bad about that. I'm sorry.

So, what happens now?

Sarah, you've aged out of foster care.

And the state law is that you have to leave the group home tomorrow.

You're still considered a non-minor dependent for the next few years, and

with that, there could be one option.

Well, why didn't you start with that?

Because you're not going to like it.

This is for both of us, right? Me and Natalie?

Your sister can't be with you until you can support her. No, I can't leave her

behind. Do you have any idea how many girls I see on the streets?

Connected with gangs, pregnant, hooked on drugs, drinking.

Good kids.

Kids who swear they would never do something like that. It happens like

that.

That's why we're trying new ideas.

I think maybe we need to think about this, Sarah.

When you can't... Be homeless.

When would I have to leave?

Within a week.

Oh, God.

You better do your dishes, okay?

Come, come, Natalie.

Hey,

this is a blessing for Sarah.

She's off into the world to live and grow in Texas.

Texas is a great place.

Have you been there before?

Years ago, the Central Christian Church had a symposium in Austin. In fact, I

became very good friends with a Father Davis there.

I just need a quick signature, please.

The custodial parent line indicating release.

Our friends in Texas are going to take really good care of your big sister.

Now, you call whenever you want, all right?

And you know what? If you're not happy, we're going to bring you right home.

Okay?

Hey.

Hey, look at me.

I promise I will be back.

You're up.

So mom can watch it for you.

You better come visit me in Boston. Are you mad?

Two weeks to that winter and you'll be on the first plane to San Francisco to

visit me.

Probably true.

I know.

Oh, God. What?

Don't look now.

God is coming over here. Don't look at him.

Hi, Amba.

Want to dance?

Don't touch me, Ram. Go away, Ram.

Hey, watch your tongue.

Arsehole!

Hey, stop it! Sanjay, get the freak out of here!

Mind your business, you chotia.

You okay?

Yeah.

I'll get you home by 11.

You were supposed to watch the time I told you.

So this is our queen.

Oh, she's very cute.

No man has touched her till date.

I don't think so.

I don't think so either.

What happened?

My hand got burnt in the stove.

Will it burn?

If you bleed like a pretty bride,

it's okay.

Hey! Go!

Get lost!

Okay, dear.

Take this.

Take this. Do you feel better?

Come, come, come, come.

Good girl.

Good girl.

There you go.

Good girl.

Take her to her room.

Get lost.

Sweet Zesi.

Mom. Leave me. Leave me.

Hey.

Hey. I'll call Japane.

The Japanese man was waiting for four days when you called.

Just for a virgin.

Your father sends too many women abroad now.

After the Japanese man is done, I want her.

Enjoy.

It's your first time on an airplane, right?

Yeah.

We have a layover in Phoenix, and then when you get to Houston, it's a bit of a

drive to the coast.

I think you girls are going to love it.

Training's hard. I mean, it's work, right? You have to adjust. But when

you're making all that money and you're sitting on the beach watching the

sunset, you won't even think about home.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

I'm a lot of fun, but, you know, not that much fun.

I'm doing the waitress training.

Oh, I'm doing that one, too. We will get to work on this thing. Yeah, I'm stoked.

This seems like a long way to the airport.

Oh, I used to.

Dave? Come on, girls, out you go.

Hey, guys.

This is Dave and Felix, and they are here to take you to the great state of

Texas. What you got for me?

Something, something. I love seeing you.

So these are them. Yeah.

Looking good. Diane, why aren't you taking us? Honey, I can't take that much

time off work, and I'm sorry I didn't have time to tell you every little

detail, but these gentlemen are my colleagues from Children and Family

Services, and they're here to get you to task. I want to go back. I think I'll go

back, too. Yeah, me, too.

Come on, ladies. The flight leaves soon.

We need to go now.

I'd rather just go.

You're not going to take me back. I'm just going to walk. Get her.

Oh, to hell with this.

What? You two are just ridiculous.

Can't really fly with him now, can you? You're girls.

Take him in the truck.

All the way? Yes, all the way, you fucking moron. Just teach him a good

lesson first.

Why are you doing this?

Just business, honey.

Get up, Peter. In piedi! In piedi!

Get up!

Nothing to be sorry for, my dear.

Live as long as you want.

Where

are

we going?

Probably across the border.

Don't worry, dear.

Molly is here, okay?

What's your name?

It's Umba.

Umba.

This is Nelson, my boy.

Where are you from?

India.

Me, I'm from Nigeria.

I've been all over the place the last five years.

Five years?

It took me two months just to walk from Nigeria to Morocco.

Most of the time I was in London.

They have the best slang words there.

My favorite is bugger.

Bugger you.

Bugger off.

Bugger ain't bugger.

I love that word.

I can't do this for five more days, let alone five years.

There has to be a way out.

There's no way out unless they give it to you.

They did.

Look at it here.

They said 6,000 euros was my debt.

Then I could go home.

Next thing you know, I'm in Mexico.

Now what do I do?

You ride back and survive.

We'll get through it, okay?

I promise.

Well, Greta was terrified of the old woman.

Every day, she brought Hansel water and lots of good food to eat.

And each day, the old woman went to Hansel's doll and told him to stick out

one of his fingers so she could feel him who was growing plump.

And each day, Hansel had a bone instead of a thing. Don't interrupt me when I'm

reading.

What the fuck is this?

I said one of the blacks got sick in Reno, sir.

God damn it.

You two even speak English?

Yes.

Good.

Well, this is a special place we got here.

We pride ourselves on having the largest international selection of women in the

state. Men come from all around.

We have to make them happy, you understand?

You both owe me 500 men.

When you're with one, you smile, enjoy it.

If you don't enjoy it, lie.

Make them think you enjoyed it.

After 500, you're free to fuck off. You can stick around, you can make some

cash. How's that sound?

We'll work seven days a week, all right?

There's cameras everywhere, so don't do anything stupid.

You just obey the rules, and we're gonna get along, all right?

Keep breaking.

We're gonna break you.

Get your ass back here!

What the?

Look at this guy!

Hey!

Hey!

Max!

Stay! Now!

All right, you just went to 505.

Max, put that in her ledger. Jenna, take him in.

She's a fool.

Welcome to Texas.

I'm gonna die in this place.

Just do what they say.

If we survive long enough, they'll let us out.

After 500 men.

It's okay, okay?

Just remember what my mom once told me.

Being with a man takes you a few minutes.

Planting sweet potatoes takes you all day bent over in the burning sun.

Let's see here.

Simon says you're going to be in room number nine and room number ten.

You're going to share a bathroom.

Something not right about you.

What do you mean?

You're Romani.

My ancestors?

Yeah, so what?

Don't listen to anything this one says.

His people are gypsies.

They're dangerous.

So is the African.

And that prat over there, she's no good either.

Russian, Abby.

Mm-hmm. Never.

And the girl next to her is Milena.

They stay here after they're dead to Simon to make their own money.

Line it up.

Closing, guys.

Hey, compadre.

Set me up.

Come on, open it.

Tell the truth! Just don't touch them!

Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy!

Mommy!

You take care of your sister, do you hear me? Don't you ever!

All right, let's go. Come on, get up.

Hey,

get up. Come on.

Up and out. Let's go.

Come on.

Let's go.

Come on, get up.

Hey, get up.

Come on, Nella.

Let's go.

Let's go, Tara.

Gotta get up.

Joe, get up!

Molly, come on. Up and at them. Let's go.

Hi, I'm Molly.

This is Amba.

I'm Sarah.

Where are you from?

California.

Wow, Hollywood.

I love that bloke. What's his name?

First Prince.

You mean Will Smith?

Yes, that's the one.

I guess they show pretty old TV shows where you're from.

Nigeria.

Yeah, maybe. I don't know.

This one's from India.

How far away is that?

Two planes, two trucks, one speedboat, and one wooden rowboat.

And look, some boy threw poison on her because she refused to be his

girlfriend.

Beastly ugly wanker, I bet.

So when did you get here?

A few days ago, I think.

I love your pretty bow.

It's from my mama.

And it's got good juju.

Good what?

Juju.

It's like spirits.

Good juju keeps you safe when trouble comes.

You mean like a guardian angel?

Yes. If it's good juju like hers is.

Bad juju, not so much.

Can it be good juju if she's here?

She's alive, isn't she?

Who is Lord Gypsy?

Amba.

I'm here for a tea.

Hey, what is that horn in the middle of the night?

The train.

There's a freight line just about a mile north of here.

That early train only comes by Mondays and Fridays.

Is there a station?

It's more of a depot, nearby a truck stop.

Sometimes Simon sends girls there.

One step at a time.

Walk up there with me and we pray they don't pick you.

I'm not sure praying will help.

Let's go!

Let's go!

Let's go.

Let's go!

All right, ladies, I want to see y'all in a tight little row. Go on, now.

Turn around for me, baby.

No.

Did you miss me? I did. Is that new?

It is. I like it.

I don't think so.

Hi. Hi. Next time.

Where you from?

Okay.

Mama.

You're new.

You're cute.

have seen way too much action.

What's your name?

I'm Butter.

Butter.

Why doesn't Mike make butter better?

Let me take a peek under that hood.

What do you do?

today. Great.

Stop that attitude.

I'll take bosoms.

You're so pretty.

So pretty.

Oh.

What's this?

Where'd you come from?

It's $20 only today.

For her?

I'll give you a discount if you can make her like it.

There's a deal.

Here it comes with me, honey.

I'll be gentle.

It's a big day.

Won't you let me do this? No, don't climb me. Don't climb me, all right?

Hey, guess I'll just go here. No, please, God, no!

No! No!

No!

No!

Have you heard anything?

Just that one garbled message.

How do we know if Sarah's okay?

Try her again.

All right.

Diane? Is that you?

Yes. Hi, Mother Monica.

Thank God you answered.

I know. I am sorry. It has been so busy.

Did you get Sarah's message?

It was pretty garbled.

Oh, dear.

Huh.

You know what? I bet she's on the ship training.

And Natalie is very, very worried.

Yeah, I can only imagine.

You know what?

Why don't I see if I could pull some strings?

Maybe we could send her out there so she can see Sarah when she comes back to

shore. Yes, we really do need to hear from her, Diane.

Okay. I'll see what I can do. I mean, the whole thing has just been so unfair.

And listen, Mother Monica, I am sure that Sarah is just...

Just let that trouble out.

Congratulations, Amba. Look, I already told you now. I'm not interested, okay?

Why not?

For God's sake, I'm kind of seeing somebody.

So you're saying no to me, but yes to someone else?

My little champion, I am so proud.

Thank you, ma. You're like half fish or something.

And look at this bling. We have to celebrate.

Papa and I think it's a lovely idea, and you really deserve it today. Can I

please stay out till 11? No.

But why not? Not papa, I'm 17.

And how does that make the streets any safer?

What are you going to do next year when she goes to MIT?

Are you going to put a GPS on her?

I think we can let her stay out one extra hour.

She is no good to anyone all locked up.

Here.

It's hot water and lemon.

It will help you, okay?

You want to help me take the next guy who tries to pick me? I don't want to be

here any more than you do. I highly doubt that.

I was scavenging on the streets in Sullivan City when I got this offer.

I don't have any papers.

If I don't earn money, my family cannot eat.

If I try anything...

And Sam finds out.

I'm finished.

And so is my family.

Sir.

Jimmy. How are you? I'm good. They treat you good? Absolutely.

All right. Have a good day. You too.

Come on.

Get the hell out of that trap and get out.

Are you okay?

Enrique said you had a modeling offer.

A bullshit offer.

I mean, look at me.

I should have known better.

You look like a model to me.

So what happened?

I was waiting tables to save money for college.

One day, this customer tells me he's looking for models.

So I went to his agency and spoke to other girls.

Even saw their portfolios.

And the money he promised wasn't real.

So I did one shoot, and then I went back for the second.

Oh, yeah.

That's a cover right there.

You know what? Let's lose the dress.

What do you mean?

We're going to do lingerie today.

It's tasteful. It's classy. Every girl does it. You look beautiful.

I was in this freaky room hooked up to a camera.

Men came and went.

After that, I was across the border

for a while.

And then Simon bought me.

Your parents must be so worried.

My mom's gone, but my dad... My dad, yeah. Yeah, he'd be searching day and

night.

Maybe he'll find us.

I don't think so.

But I'm not worried, because Simon said 500 men, and I can go.

But do you really think he's going to let us go?

As long as he knows that you understand the situation, yeah.

Yeah.

What situation?

I told him.

I said, I know what you'll do to me if I say anything.

He said, never mind him. The cartels will skin my dad alive if we make any

trouble.

I just want to repay my debt and go to college like I was supposed to.

You know?

It's the only way I can put this shit behind me.

Okay, again, line up. Let's go.

Are you okay?

Did you bump your head?

I'll take care of you.

Oh, you're a big old girl.

Talk a bit Chinese for me.

That's it. Go.

What do we got here?

We want to see Simon.

Simon, don't take kindly to unexpected visitors.

You best be callin' before you go to the next one.

Simon! How'd you get in here?

Simon! Ben!

Simon ain't here. What do you want? Jesus, Jesus. Ben!

Can we please see Simon?

Simon ain't here.

Get the girl.

What's your name?

And now we go find Simon.

That is my man.

Caesar and Jesus.

You want to explain to me why there's a girl with a bullet in her forehead on my

property?

You no pay, Simon.

You no pay. El señor Morales gets very upset.

Let me tell you something.

A lot of things I care about weren't around his concern, but his feelings

ain't one of them.

I'm sure it's reciprocated.

He's a businessman, as am I.

You got some business you want to discuss with me?

You owe money for girls, you owe money for drugs, you owe me... No, no, no, no,

no, no, no, no, no, no, no! No, no, Caesar!

Get your fucking facts straight.

Distributors are running for the fucking trees because of shit like that!

Nobody fucking wants their loved one ended up necking a fucking ditch with a

bullet in their goddamn head because Morales sneezed and nobody fucking said

bless you.

Now he told me that he would back the fuck up and I expect him to do it.

Back up?

You think it's easy to find girls for you?

We do this for you, you pale dying... Is it about girls?

The two bitches you dropped off last week?

I did you a fucking favor by taking them in.

Now, maybe I'm not privy to your Mexican way of accounting, but I'll tell you

this shit.

I paid in advance, mind you, for a fucking chink.

I roll that bitch over, and I find out you put a bullet in the forehead of my

chink, you and I could have a problem.

No problem.

Okay. You can have them.

Vamonos.

One more time.

There you go.

One, two, three.

Let's have one more.

This banana is sad meat.

When I was little, we got proper banana.

Sweet like sugar.

Go on, eat now.

I'm not hungry.

Everybody's hungry.

That's why we're here.

I thought you were here because you chose to do all this.

Maybe, but it's still hunger.

Hungry for a better life is why my husband got that dodgy job in

construction in Lagos.

Hungry for profit is why they didn't have good safety, and he busted his leg.

That left us hungry for food, so I had to leave my home.

But there wasn't one other job in Nigeria.

We don't all come from nice families with money and cars and education.

Am I right?

Many girls from my village went abroad and made good money.

I thought I'd be back a long time ago.

Didn't work out that way.

Before the madame will pay to bring us to Europe, we must first go to the juju

priest.

He takes our soul and sells it to the madams.

If we do not repay our debts, the madams can curse us or our children

wherever we touch the earth.

I still owe those madams a load of money.

That's why I keep Nelson near me.

So they can't get to him until I'm back home.

But you would go back home.

You could.

Wouldn't you?

I don't know.

Don't do that.

Don't do what? Don't think about who you used to be.

You have to keep that other girl buried far away.

Because in here, she'll drive you mad.

But that's the girl my parents lost.

Not me.

And she's the one who got you here.

Getting her degree.

And meeting awesome people.

And she's on the swim team.

And she's kicking ass.

And leave her out of it, okay?

Amber.

That girl got you here. And now this girl here is pregnant.

You might as well tell Simon.

Because when he finds out, he's going to get rid of it.

She can't get rid of it.

God, Kay.

Which God?

The God that sent you here?

Or maybe the one who got her pregnant by some wanker?

You two girls are crazy, you know that.

You think there's some other world out there that you belong to?

Forget it!

I see that crucifix you wear around your neck.

But I don't see you praying anymore for some God to come and save you.

You know why?

Because you know he doesn't care about you, me, or nobody like us.

Jesus Christ, I can't stand being in this fucking shithole.

We got a problem.

No.

No, no.

No, you've got a problem.

Maybe you don't understand.

They shot two of my men. They dumped a pile of fucking butchered girls on my

goddamn property.

Morales has got balls. We'll have to give him that.

Just pay him on time, Simon. Morales and I have an agreement.

That shit's not an issue.

You never really understood what we're doing here, did you? Making money is

what the fuck we're doing. No, no, no.

We are in a system of making money.

Those cartel boys can procure girls and drugs in a way we cannot here.

And then they send us those girls and drugs, which they have in abundance.

And we send them money and guns, which we have in abundance.

Look, I'm just saying if this shit goes unchecked, they're going to run the fuck

all over us and you'd know it. You don't piss, Les, I tell you.

It's my rangers that keep you open. It's my agents that keep the border open.

So if and when I feel someone needs a lesson, then I will decide.

In the meantime, you follow orders and work in my system.

Understand?

Yes, sir, I do.

Now, what did you do with the bodies?

Simon, this is our heritage.

We are traders in flesh.

Those boys out at the border allow us to do our trade the way our ancestors did.

No cost of labor.

So being a part of this tradition should make you feel proud.

Okay, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're right.

to go too far, and I shall communicate that to him.

You will do nothing.

Clear?

Good. Now, get. Go on. Get.

Silence.

Don't you ever be late with my money again.

Much obliged.

How

come

you're not taking anything?

Because tonight I'm free.

You finished?

Six more.

Can you call someone for me?

Sure, if you give me the number.

I asked about the tea, but...

It didn't bring any. I'm sorry.

Let's go, Jenna.

Why is he here?

Why the hell is he here?

He's here for you.

I finished. I did my 500. I finished.

It's a little insurance policy for you, all right? Just calm down. That's 500.

You said 500. I have six more and then I'm done.

I don't got a faulty math at using.

But according to my spreadsheet, you're still 120 shy of being square with me,

all right?

So let's just relax.

I finished my 500.

Stop it. No, I have six more.

You didn't do 500. I'm done.

Fill a body bag with ice.

You girls clean that shit up off my goddamn floor!

You have it on ice? Yeah.

You tell Simon that if any organs besides the lungs are damaged, I'm going

to deduct the corresponding amount from the next specimen.

Organs are fine, Doc.

Well, they need to be. People on both sides waiting.

Police or something?

The same police who came last week? Shut up, Sarah.

No, you lied to me. You said 500 men. That's a good deal.

Please, I have to call my sister.

I wish I could help you.

I have to get out of here.

There's no way out.

And you don't want to know what Simon did to the last girl who tried.

Just go to sleep.

We'll have a new day.

There's nothing new about it, Gypsy.

Please.

Please, I need you to help me.

Look, forget it.

Even if you get out of your room, Max is up all night thanks to this energy

drink. And there are always guys roaming the ranch.

This is what I thought.

Piss on it.

Right now.

I can't go if you're standing there.

You got 30 seconds.

Take it.

We do this the easy way or the hard way, but it's going down your throat.

Tongue.

What happened to you?

That's not supposed to happen.

Come on.

She needs a doctor.

I'll do whatever you want.

A hundred men. Just call that doctor now.

I'm Dr. Duran, okay?

You lost quite a bit of blood, but your discharge appears to be complete.

I'll give you a stimulant and some fluids, all right?

She's going to need to rest for a while.

Doctor? Yeah?

You have those pills, right, for pain?

If it's indicated.

And they help you sleep better?

Norco. And that can knock out an elephant.

Do you think my friend could have some?

She'll be fine.

What if she gets sick again?

Then call me and I'll assess her.

Please, doctor.

My friend has been through so much. Can you please leave some Marco?

Here are two pills.

But only one at a time.

Feel better.

What day is today?

Saturday.

No, Wednesday.

Hell, I don't know.

Wait.

All right, so this is how it's going to go down.

We're going to cross near Progreso in the next couple of days.

I want each and every one of you with me, except Max.

He's going to stay here. He's going to man the brothel.

I don't give a shit how many people will stand in front of us.

I want to see a season with a fucking bullet in his head. Simon, with all due

respect, no one's ever gone across and done something like that. There's no way

we'll make it back. Listen to me, Morales ain't the only dog in town here.

This guy's got plenty of enemies.

It's all those enemies are my friends.

Boss, Christian, I'm okay with this. Fuck Christian.

He's a boneless little bitch like every other politician I know.

Nobody comes onto my property and does his shit.

Christ, I don't even let a dog on this land and take a shit.

Calm down now. What is it?

Come on. Come here.

How are you feeling?

A little better, I guess.

Good. Because we're going.

Going where?

Home.

What do you mean home?

Tomorrow night.

I have a plan.

I told you guys. I can't go back. Yes, you can.

And my plan will work. Maybe to the front door, and then what? Enrique said

that Simon is taking all of his men across the border tomorrow night. It'll

just be Max, and then we're free.

I don't know, Sally. And tomorrow happens to be the next time the train

passes through.

Don't you see? God is helping us. Sally said that we just have to lie back and

survive.

That's true. I did say that.

We can do this.

I've been thinking a lot recently.

You almost died in here.

And my body has been turned out more times than I can count.

How much worse can it get? A lot worse, Molly. You said so.

Yes.

But I want to see my son.

And I have to get back to my sister.

Get me out of this.

I told you no closed doors.

You're back in the lineup tomorrow.

But the doctor said that I can't... Tomorrow.

You understand me?

Save that slogan.

Amba, listen.

I know how you're feeling.

I feel it too.

Don't think about going back. Just think about getting out.

We can do this, okay?

Thank you.

It's okay. It's okay.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

Okay? I beg you.

Come on, Max.

Get him to check the rooms.

Damn, my dam's caught me, son.

Got out of what?

Sarah and Amber. They're gone. We got Mally.

How the fuck did you two shit heads make that happen?

Check the drops off.

Security footage.

Run him back!

All right. Now!

Stop. Stop.

How long ago was that?

Uh, about half an hour.

Yeah. I got him.

Stop afraid.

Depot's 20 minutes from here.

Thank you.

Have a good trip.

Two tickets for Austin, please.

Are you girls all right?

The tickets, please.

I like your pigtails. Thank you. Very pretty. Thank you. Thank you.

That's one or the other. Check the train station because either here or there.

Two girls ran away from home.

Clothesline can still be wet. You see anything like that?

No, I ain't seen nothing like that.

Take a look.

Hey, come on, man. I got to go. I'm on a schedule.

Father David, very sorry to disturb you, sir. There are two young girls here at

sea. They say they know a Mother Monica.

Hello?

Hello?

God. Oh, my dear God.

Christian Conrad, you're being charged with violations of the United States

Trafficking Victims Protection Act. You're further being charged with drug

trafficking, pimping, statutory rape, and a shitload of other offenses.

You are making a large mistake.

What's that? I can't with that. It's for good you two.

Looks really pretty on you.

It's me.

I'm okay.

I told you.

I told you I could make it.

I'll take the little...

It's like

Lonely

Abducted, deceived, taken away

from home.

Beaten, exploited, satisfying

perverted desires.

Forced to fill yourself up, you barely lie.

you're going through hell

greed and demand

so hard to erase

keeping you inside a cage

empty of hope

Don't take the

again now you're accepting your fate

you've fallen in a cycle of slavery

that might never end

everything's

lonely but keep fighting

Please don't give up