The trafficking of Burmese girls has soared in recent years as a direct result of political repression in Burma. Human rights abuses, war and ethnic discrimination has displaced hundreds of thousands of families, leaving families with no means of livelihood. An offer of employment in Thailand is a rare chance for many families to escape extreme poverty. This is a decision that will cause massive suffering for both the parents and the child. A 2:37 min 2009 film excerpt from "Sacrifice" by Ellen Bruno / http://www.brunofilms.com/