Boys for Sale (Baibai bôizu)

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Boys for Sale (Baibai bôizu)

2017

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Akemi Aiello

Film Inquiry

Jun 6, 2018

The uninhibited honesty of the interviews creates a feeling of normalcy that's jarring. It explores the paradox of Japan, a polite and modest country that hosts many dark sides.

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Diva Velez

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Oct 25, 2017

4.5/5

A scintillating plunge into the Tokyo sex trade. BOYS FOR SALE's frank, open conversation with straight male-for-male prostitutes answers many questions we wanted to know, but were afraid to ask, making it of the standout documentaries of the year

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Brandon Judell

HuffPost

Jul 20, 2017

'Boys for Sale' delves into its chosen topic with unbridled finesse, unearthing the country's hypocritical attitude towards gays and sex in general.

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Jul 14, 2017

4/5

An intriguing piece of work that captures an underexplored side of modern Japan and provides sex workers with a rare chance to speak for themselves, this is a gem of a documentary, and well worth seeking out.

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