“Hawala” is more than a documentary: it is a therapy, a journey into the human soul, through the voices of those who have rarely had the chance to share their story. Through the troubled stories of Mohamed, Yeyinou, Natacha and Zakaria, the movie transports us along the winding and dangerous paths leading to Italy, illuminating the darkness of the abuse, violence and betrayals suffered along the path. We witness as these African migrants, victims of human trafficking, move away from their initial reluctance to share their experiences towards emotional outpour inevitably leading to cathartic release. These people, along with many others, are today assisted in Italy by organizations that deal with their psycho-physical recovery, but their stories represent scars that are difficult to heal and reveal the brutal realities that migrants face in their search for freedom and safety.