Her madam's two male employees rape her off-camera as punishment for disobeying. People who are treated badly may feel they have the right to treat others badly. There's some confusion as to which character the story focuses on and the film can be maddeningly vague at times. How does she demonstrate perseverance? JOY (Anwulika Alphonsus) is a Nigerian woman who was sent as a teen by her family to become a prostitute in Vienna. The sex isn't shown. To the degree that older teens might find this of interest, the slow pace will be off-putting and the meandering quality of many scenes will make this feel like a long, unrewarding slog. While there's no onscreen violence, nudity, or sex, these, plus paralyzing poverty, are all the subject of the movie. © Common Sense Media. After many years of dutifully obeying her madam's rules, Joy has nearly paid off her debt. We're updating our reviews to better highlight authentic stories and accurate, diverse representations. A prospective john says he doesn't want to have sex with any "blackie" prostitutes. There are scenes of mild emotional upset as characters experience difficulties in relationships and family bereavements. But the meandering, over-long script is all over the place, and Russell's jazzy genius -- which lofted previous films -- feels a bit like a shortcut here. 01/01/2016, Cast includes Without much of a plot to make sense of the dark world presented here, there isn't much for an audience to do but simply accept the darkness. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. But as the saying goes, life has a way of making other plans: When Joy's parents divorce, she and her half-sister are torn apart, making tensions between them worse. Parents: Set preferences and get age-appropriate recommendations with Common Sense Media Plus. She can't be taken to the hospital for treatment because she is an illegal alien. How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, Participate in DigCit Week with your kid by using curated activities from Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning, Set limits for violence and more with Plus, Drama Movies That Tug at the Heartstrings, 5 Tips to Make Family Movie Night a Success. A dream sequence includes a kidnapping. The madams look the girls over as if they were prize cattle. Mostly on the milder side ("ass," and such), but there's one use of "f--k." A woman gives someone the finger. However,  in constant survival mode, Joy is expressionless and emotionless through most of the film. How does the movie depict Joy’s journey? The girls and their families agree to pay back the approximately $60,000 it takes to send the girls to Europe with false papers. Joy's own Miracle Mop product is featured prominently (as expected); other brands/labels seen include QVC, HSN, K-Mart, Mercedes Benz, Campbell's soup, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Fox TV, and Embassy Suites. Note: The following text may contain spoilers. See our. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. A woman cuts her hands on broken glass; her palms are shown bloodied. Is she being a martyr,In or does she simply have a different way of handling her relatives? Especially galling is the hypocrisy of authorities who want Joy to help them put away a criminal but who don't care about the danger it will put Joy in. Joy never quite finds its center. So when she has a eureka moment and comes up with the idea for the Miracle Mop, she's excited and ready to take on the challenge of getting it made and selling it. Madams gather to inspect and bid on new girls fresh from Africa. Descriptor. Our ratings are based on child development best practices. The mov... Legal drama based on a true story has lots of cursing. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. How accurate do you think it is to what actually happened? Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). See our. Why do you think this problem isn't being publicized more? An uncooperative newbie is taken into a room and raped by two men to teach her that she has no alternative but to do as she is told. If you would like to receive regular newsletters about BBFC resources, workshops, advance information about events and recent classifications, join our mailing list by clicking the link below.

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