Boys for Sale

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.

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

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

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.