Children of the Dark

Children of the Dark

138 mins | Drama | Aug. 2, 2008

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.

Children of the Dark

138 mins | Drama | Aug. 2, 2008

Children of the Dark
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.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers
Original title 闇の子供たち
Directors Junji Sakamoto
Writers Sogil Yan, Junji Sakamoto

Cast

Aoi Miyazaki

as Keiko Otowa

Yosuke Eguchi

as Hiroyuki Nanbu

Satoshi Tsumabuki

as Hiroaki Yoshida

Koichi Sato

as Katsuhito Kazikawa

Kosuke Toyohara

as Tetsuo Shimizu

Sawa Suzuki

as Mineko Kazikawa