The dark side of Japan (2025)

There’s a side of Japan they don’t show in the postcards.

The dark side of Japan (2025) poster

Forget the neon lights and cherry blossoms — this is Japan like you’ve never seen it. In this gripping short documentary, Omar Farooq dives into the dark underbelly of Japanese society, exposing hidden truths, silent struggles, and the untold stories that lie behind the country's polished image.

Director: Omar farooq
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
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Production: Thaman Studio
Country: Bahrain
Language: English, العربية, 日本語
Original Language: ar

Keywords

mental health, social documentary, japanese noir, social & cultural documentary, observational documentary, japanese society

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The dark side of Japan about?
Forget the neon lights and cherry blossoms — this is Japan like you’ve never seen it. In this gripping short documentary, Omar Farooq dives into the dark underbelly of Japanese society, exposing hidden truths, silent struggles, and the untold stories that lie behind the country's polished image.
Who directed The dark side of Japan?
The dark side of Japan was directed by Omar farooq.
Who stars in The dark side of Japan?
The dark side of Japan stars Omar farooq.
How long is The dark side of Japan?
The dark side of Japan has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is The dark side of Japan?
The dark side of Japan is a Documentary film.
Where was The dark side of Japan produced?
The dark side of Japan was produced in Bahrain.