Groomed is a documentary film directed by Gwen van de Pas who is also the subject of the film. The movie explores her journey of confronting and exposing the man who sexually abused her as a child in her hometown in the Netherlands. Van de Pas returns to her hometown after years of trying to forget her traumatic past to find out more about her abuser and the circumstances of her abuse.
Through interviews with her family members, friends, and the people who knew her abuser, Gwen tries to understand how such a heinous crime could happen to her and why it was allowed to continue for so long. She also visits a therapy group for adult survivors of child sexual abuse and shares her story with them, finding support in their shared experiences.
Groomed is not only a personal and emotional journey of self-discovery but also a social commentary on the larger issue of child sexual abuse and how it is often swept under the rug and not given the attention it deserves. The film also highlights the importance of speaking up and taking action against sexual abuse in all its forms.