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Carga

2017 16m Mystery & Thriller List
Tomatometer 1 Reviews 50% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
In a small fishing village, two kids play an active role in the traffic of illicit substances. When the oldest prepares an escape plan, the youngest has to deal with the adversities of being left behind.

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Harvey S. Karten Big Apple Reviews Both a psychological study and a thriller, "Carga," a narrative drama rather than a documentary, has insights into the world of human sex slavery. Rated: B Mar 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Gaston's story hangs precariously between respectful storytelling and sensationalized thriller. The subject matter is horrific in and of itself. Human-trafficking and exploitation of women and children is an ongoing plague within society. Gaston highlights just one of those stories. It is dark, inherently disturbing and heartbreaking. At times "Carga" expresses the horror perfectly- in a cringe worthy manner, and at other times the film seems insincere, or unnecessarily over-exaggerated. As good as the acting is, and the cast really are committed, the choice to lean more into thriller territory, as opposed to a more psychological drama telling, does deminish the depth of the characters a bit. Still "Carga" is a compelling story and the commitment of the cast shows throughout. The depressing scenes that contrast a perverted, almost mimicry of compassion from the victimizers, against harsh cruelty in the victimization is a little hard to watch, as they peirce at the heart and mind of the viewer. Overall Bruno Gaston's "Carga" is film worth watching. The subject and the events that transpire in this nightmare could be plucked from any country and exist as a harsh reality regardless of nationality. It could be you, as the film jabs starkly into our psyches, more to the point - what if it was your, or your neighbor. In the end this is an act of violation to us all, aso a society we are all complicit and victims of Human-trafficking. "Carga is worth checking out. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In a small fishing village, two kids play an active role in the traffic of illicit substances. When the oldest prepares an escape plan, the youngest has to deal with the adversities of being left behind.
Director
Luis Campos
Screenwriter
Luis Campos
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Portuguese
Runtime
16m