Best-selling book, More Than Rice by author Pamala Kennedy has done more than just captivate readers young and old alike. Pamala Kennedy recently inked a deal with Quadrant2 Productions and Titlecard Pictures to produce a movie based on the story. More Than Rice has captured the hearts of readers across the country, chronicling the story of Gabriela, Maylin, and Karima, who are victims of the human sex trafficking industry. Kennedy's story highlights a very frightening reality: each year three million women and children are abducted into human trafficking each year. It is this reality that director Aaron Au wanted to illustrate, and began his search for fictional books about human sex trafficking that would support a full feature film. More Than Rice caught his eye, compelling him with its intricate tapestry of plot, characters, and thematic elements.