It's traumatizing but a great movie. I love movies that portray abuse and sad things like that to understand what other people around our world are going through. The first time I watched this movie really messed with me but it is so realistic and the actors are great in it. I was about 12-13 when I first watched it. I recommend it if you are into movie that will make you cry and stay with you forever but definitely not for the faint-of-heart.