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THE FILM
A story about fatherhood
The Music Box deals with two social issues, one relatable and universal, the other shocking and unthinkable: fatherhood and organ trafficking. After a man’s daughter disappears, he tries desperately to find out what happened to her. In a panicked state of loss and grief, he jogs the same circuit every day, past the scene of her disappearance, past the scene where her remains were found. Ultimately, a music box will hold the key to discovering the tragic disappearance of his daughter and finding his own peace through justice.
At the core of this film, we find the innocence of childhood, patriotism from a father fighting for his daughter, and overcoming post-traumatic stress.
02
THE FACTS
The sale and purchase of human organs for transplantation — is a widespread crime
The vision for this film was to cross all cultural lines and backgrounds to highlight the fact that organ trafficking is a serious global issue.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one out of 10 organ transplants involves a trafficked human organ, which amounts to about 10,000 a year – more than one every hour. While kidneys are the most commonly traded organ, hearts, livers, lungs, pancreases, corneas, and human tissue are also illegally traded.
In a recent report, Global Financial Integrity says that illegal organ trade is on the rise, and it estimates that it generates profits between $600 million and $1.2 billion per year with a span over many countries.