Cannot Run Away

• Watchlist

Cannot Run Away is a harrowing documentary that exposes the global issue of human trafficking and forced prostitution. The film follows the gripping journey of two Filipino women, Nena and Alma, who were trafficked from their home country and forced into prostitution in the Netherlands. Their story not only sheds light on the dark reality faced by countless others but also played a pivotal role in the arrest of Jan S., the owner of a notorious sex farm. Despite facing cultural biases, judicial obstacles, and personal risks, Nena and Alma, alongside filmmakers Hillie Molenaar and Joop Van Wijk, courageously pursued justice, ultimately helping bring their captor to trial. This powerful documentary highlights the human cost of trafficking and the importance of legal reform in the fight against it.