The Market (2011)

In a slum in Chennai, India, a young mother of two, wants to sell her kidney so she can pay off the crippling debts of her family. If she sells Hema will be the fifth member of her family to sell a kidney for an amount that represents several years' wages. Across the world in Nanaimo, Canada, forty year old single mom Sandra's kidneys are failing and she has been on a waiting list for 5 years now. Two different people. Two journeys.

Director: Rama Rau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Ken Myhr
Editing: Ricardo Acosta
Production: Storyline Entertainment
Country: Canada, India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, organ trafficking

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Rama Rau
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Market about?
In a slum in Chennai, India, a young mother of two, wants to sell her kidney so she can pay off the crippling debts of her family. If she sells Hema will be the fifth member of her family to sell a kidney for an amount that represents several years' wages. Across the world in Nanaimo, Canada, forty year old single mom Sandra's kidneys are failing and she has been on a waiting list for 5 years now. Two different people. Two journeys.
Who directed The Market?
The Market was directed by Rama Rau.
How long is The Market?
The Market has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The Market?
The Market is a Documentary film.
Where was The Market produced?
The Market was produced in Canada, India.