Stop the Bitch Campaign
Tokyo’s Valentine Call is a special kind of phone club. Older salarymen pay to wait for calls from teenage girls, discreet meetings are arranged, and handfuls of yen are exchanged for a quick session of enjo kosai, or paid sex with a high school girl. Plenty of girls are doing it—some to make money for fancy, fashionable clothes and accessories, others to set a trap to rob and brutalize the old perverts. But the Valentine Call staff, horny young Ogisu and the vaguely sinister, makeup-coated Mr. Kuni, have a nasty plan of their own. Listening in on the enjo kosai calls, they conspire to trick the girls into giving them free sex. Mr. Kuni even has a twisted concept behind this scheme. He calls it enboku, his campaign to humiliate the teenage girls, drive them away from prostitution and purify Japan.
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Plot Summary
Set against the backdrop of the Thai sex tourism industry, the film tells the story of a young woman who becomes involved with a wealthy businessman. As their relationship deepens, she finds herself caught between her own desires and the harsh realities of her situation. The narrative explores themes of exploitation, love, and the search for identity in a complex world.
Critical Reception
The film received a limited release and garnered mixed to positive reviews, particularly for its sensitive portrayal of a difficult subject matter and strong performances. It was noted for its artistic merit and willingness to tackle controversial themes within Thai cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its poignant exploration of difficult social issues.
- Features compelling performances from its lead actors.
- Some found the narrative to be overly melodramatic.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Film at the 2001 Bangkok International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was controversial upon its release in Thailand due to its frank depiction of sexual exploitation and the sex tourism industry.
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