Movies like lilya 4 ever

Lilja 4-everis a 2002 Swedish-Danish drama film, which was released to cinemas in Sweden on 23 August 2002, directed by Lukas Moodysson.Lilja 4-everis a story of the downward spiral of Lilja Michailova, played by Oksana Akinshina, a girl in the former Soviet Union whose mother abandons her to move to the United States. The story is loosely based on the true case of Danguolė Rasalaitė, and examines the issue of human trafficking and sexual slavery.

The film received positive reviews both in Sweden and abroad. It won five Guldbagge Awards including Best Film, as well as was nominated for Best Film and Best Actress at the European Film Awards. The movie was lauded by critics, and has since been deemed one of the bleakest and most depressing movies ever made.