Completed - ENGLISH-UNITED STATES - True Story, Thriller - 85 minutes
Based on True Events from a collection of many stories told by real victims, The Girl in the Backseat follows Sofia, a young immigrant, and her fight for survival against her predator, Ryan, in an involuntary road trip through the terrifying landscape of a worldwide human trafficking ring.
Year of production : 2023 Director(s) : Nick LAURANT Cast : Chris MARRONE, Helen DAY, Kika MAGALHAES
Inspired by True Events, the story follows Sofia, a young immigrant, who is catfished and kidnapped. She’s then forced into a road trip from hell as her captor, Ryan, struggles to transport her across the state. His goal: to deliver her to “Mom”, the woman who runs an extensive human trafficking ring. In the confined space of a car, Sofia’s attempts to plead with Ryan fall on deaf ears. Once she realizes she cannot escape with force then she must use all her wits to gain her freedom. Along her journey, Sofia meets one of the many other victims, known as Bella who becomes a source of hope for Sofia to confide in. She attempts to help Sofia cope with her present reality and ends up joining them for the fateful car ride to Mom’s house. Barely does Sofia know that her new friend is on the brink of a mental fracture. After both them are made ready for their arrival, they hit the road headed toward their final destination. There they come face to face with the head of the snake.
Country(ies) : USA