Taking on the Traffickers (2020): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2020, Taking on the Traffickers is an animation film directed by Shanshan Chen, running about 18 minutes.

What it’s about. Valderez defied years of death threats. Van risks his life to mount undercover rescues. Maria escaped sexual slavery and now pursues the traffickers who profit from human misery. Three ordinary people with extraordinary stories - all on a mission to end modern-day slavery. Be it the Vietnamese lawyer who rescues women from China's sex trade or the Mexican survivor turned sleuth, these profiles explore the challenges of combating slavery. The pressure is high and the stakes are even higher for those dedicated to tackling the global trade in sex and labour that claims an estimated 25 million victims around the world. These efforts come at a cost - solitude, sorrow and stress - but their lives are seldom showcased. This animation series presents a rare glimpse into the lives of those who dare to take on the traffickers.

Who’s in it. Taking on the Traffickers stars Marta Dos Santos as Valderez Monte (voice), Pedro Flynn as Magno Riga (voice), Majo Pérez as Maria (voice) and San Tran as Van Ngoc Ta (voice).

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taking on the Traffickers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Taking on the Traffickers tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Die letzten Glühwürmchen and Spider-Man: A New Universe.