Stolen Dreams
Every third woman in the world married as a child comes from India. From an early age, they are taught meekness and obedience. This is to prepare them for marriage. They often become wives long before they reach the age of puberty. They become pregnant almost immediately after they get married, which poses a serious threat to their health and life. Also, underage wives have no chance to continue their education. They remain completely dependent on their husbands and in-laws for the rest of their lives. About 23% of girls from India experience this fate every year.
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- Cast
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Stolen Dreams
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 31, 2020
Runtime
0h 44m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Skradzione marzenia
Production Companies
Kulczyk Foundation, TVN Group
Director
Dariusz Twaróg
Description
Every third woman in the world married as a child comes from India. From an early age, they are taught meekness and obedience. This is to prepare them for marriage. They often become wives long before they reach the age of puberty. They become pregnant almost immediately after they get married, which poses a serious threat to their health and life. Also, underage wives have no chance to continue their education. They remain completely dependent on their husbands and in-laws for the rest of their lives. About 23% of girls from India experience this fate every year.
