Under the harsh studio lights, a fresh-faced girl undergoes her virginity verification, a rite of passage for many young women in her community. She's hesitant but determined, her eyes locked onto the camera as she follows the instructions. Her hymen is checked, her virginity confirmed with a gloved finger, her innocence on full display. The room is filled with the sound of her rapid breaths, the crinkle of plastic gloves, and the soft murmurs of the unseen examiner.