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Children of the Dark

20082h 18mJunji Sakamoto
IMDb 6.4

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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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What is Children of the Dark (2008) about?

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…

Who stars in Children of the Dark?

Children of the Dark stars Aoi Miyazaki (Keiko Otowa), Yosuke Eguchi (Hiroyuki Nanbu), Satoshi Tsumabuki (Hiroaki Yoshida), Koichi Sato (Katsuhito Kazikawa), Kosuke Toyohara (Tetsuo Shimizu). The film was directed by Junji Sakamoto.

How long is Children of the Dark?

Children of the Dark has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2008.

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Children of the Dark holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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