Maya is a gripping drama that follows the harrowing journey of the titular protagonist, a 15-year old girl who is struggling to cope with the trauma and abuse in her home life. Her mother is an alcoholic, and her mother's boyfriend is physically and emotionally abusive towards Maya.
Desperate for an escape, Maya turns to the internet for solace, where she meets a charming and seemingly caring man who offers her a way out of her troubles. However, unbeknownst to Maya, this man is actually a cunning sex trafficker who preys on vulnerable young girls like her.
After being lured into his trap, Maya finds herself trapped in a world of exploitation and manipulation. She is forced into prostitution and must navigate the dangerous and dehumanizing world of sex trafficking in order to survive.
As Maya struggles to cope with the horrors she faces, she must also grapple with the conflicting emotions of love and manipulation that she experiences from her captor. Through her journey, Maya must learn to distinguish between genuine care and manipulation, and ultimately find the strength and courage to escape and return to those who truly care for her.
Maya is a powerful and thought-provoking film that sheds light on the harsh realities of sex trafficking and the importance of recognizing and overcoming manipulation in relationships.