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.
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Aoi Miyazaki, Yosuke Eguchi, Satoshi Tsumabuki
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Children of the Dark was released 18 years ago in 2008.
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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 Thail...
Children of the Dark is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 18m.
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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.
How long is Children of the Dark?
Children of the Dark has a runtime of 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Who stars in Children of the Dark?
The cast of Children of the Dark includes Aoi Miyazaki, Yosuke Eguchi, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Koichi Sato, Kosuke Toyohara.
What is the rating of Children of the Dark?
Children of the Dark has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
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Drama