Trance (2006)
Directed by Teresa Villaverde

Drama
aka: Transe

Film Synopsis

Sonia, a young woman from Saint Petersburg, dreams of finding a better life for herself.  Having obtained a passport, she sets out on a long journey that takes in the Czech Republic, France and Italy, before ending in Portugal.  The journey becomes a nightmare when Sonia becomes caught up in the ruthless world of international prostitution...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Teresa Villaverde
  • Script: Teresa Villaverde
  • Cinematographer: João Ribeiro
  • Cast: Ana Moreira (Sónia), Viktor Rakov, Robinson Stévenin, Iaia Forte, Andrey Chadov, Filippo Timi, Dinara Drukarova, Io Apolloni (Brothel Woman), Ronaldo Bonacchi, Pedro Giestas
  • Country: Italy / Russia / France / Portugal
  • Language: Portuguese / German / Italian / Russian
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 126 min
  • Aka: Transe

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