Children of the Dark
闇の子供たち
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junji Sakamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Sogil Yan, Junji Sakamoto
- Original Score
- Taro Iwashiro
- Original Title
- 闇の子供たち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Thai, English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Sedic International, Geneon Entertainment, AMUSE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junji Sakamoto
Sogil Yan, Junji Sakamoto
Taro Iwashiro
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Tomoko Hiruta
Nobuyuki Tohya, Yukiko Shii
Department Leadership Roster
Junji Sakamoto
Writer
Junji Sakamoto
Director
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Director of Photography
Taro Iwashiro
Original Music Composer
Yukiko Shii
Producer
Fumio Iwasaki
Costume Design
Tomoko Hiruta
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Dark
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What is Children of the Dark 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 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.
Who directed Children of the Dark?
Children of the Dark was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
Who stars in Children of the Dark?
The principal cast of Children of the Dark includes Aoi Miyazaki, Yosuke Eguchi, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Koichi Sato, Kosuke Toyohara.
When was Children of the Dark released and how long is it?
Children of the Dark was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Children of the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children of the Dark was composed by Taro Iwashiro.
Is Children of the Dark based on a book or true story?
Children of the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sogil Yan".