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Children of the Dark

2008 · 138 min Drama
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

A Middle-aged Japanese ex-pat journalist investigates child organ trafficking in Thailand and he uncovers a sinister network. In the darkest corners of Thailand, child prostitution and organ sales flourish. In order to save a child's life, another life must be taken. An outraged Japanese journalist and a passionate young Japanese NGO member attempt to save "children of the dark" from being consumed by arrogance and greed. However, the harsh realities of life intervene... Adapting Yan Sogil's book, which unflinchingly portrays the tragic realities unfolding today, filmmaker Junji Sakamoto directs a talented multinational cast to bring these stark events to life.

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Original Title 闇の子供たち
Year 2008
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Junji Sakamoto
Runtime 138 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (11 votes)

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Junji Sakamoto constructs the narrative with the unflinching gaze of an investigative report, relying on Yan Sogil's harrowing source material. The director explores not just a criminal operation, but the moral quagmire where every choice is tainted. The work with a multinational cast grounds the story in a chilling authenticity, refusing to sanitize the darkness.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of unease and a confrontation with uncomfortable, global truths. This is a film that prioritizes grim revelation over solace. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Junji Sakamoto

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