Schoolgirls for Sale (2015)
Japan’s obsession with cutesy culture has taken a dark turn, with schoolgirls now offering themselves for “walking dates” with adult men. Last year the US State Department, in its annual report on human trafficking, flagged so-called joshi-kosei osanpo dates (Japanese for “high school walking”) as fronts for commercial sex run by sophisticated criminal networks.
Director: Simon Ostrovsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: July 20, 2015
Cast
- Simon Ostrovsky - Self - Reporter
- Jake Adelstein - Self - Journalist
- Yumeno Nito - Self - Outreach worker
- Hinako Kera
- Rina Kawaei
- Ayano Mashiro
- Minako Honda
Screenplay
Editing: Jeremy Rocklin
Production: VICE Media
Country: Japan, United States of America
Language: 日本語, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
child prostitution, entertainment industry, disgusted
More Films by Director: Simon Ostrovsky
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Schoolgirls for Sale about?
- Japan’s obsession with cutesy culture has taken a dark turn, with schoolgirls now offering themselves for “walking dates” with adult men. Last year the US State Department, in its annual report on human trafficking, flagged so-called joshi-kosei osanpo dates (Japanese for “high school walking”) as fronts for commercial sex run by sophisticated criminal networks.
- Who directed Schoolgirls for Sale?
- Schoolgirls for Sale was directed by Simon Ostrovsky.
- Who stars in Schoolgirls for Sale?
- Schoolgirls for Sale stars Simon Ostrovsky, Jake Adelstein, Yumeno Nito, Hinako Kera, Rina Kawaei, Ayano Mashiro.
- How long is Schoolgirls for Sale?
- Schoolgirls for Sale has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Schoolgirls for Sale?
- Schoolgirls for Sale is a Documentary film.
- Where was Schoolgirls for Sale produced?
- Schoolgirls for Sale was produced in Japan, United States of America.