Blanka

Oliver Twist without the workhouse. A resourceful girl in the Philippines schemes to purchase a ready-made mother. Hasei's debut feature offers a rare glimpse into a world of child exploitation, with a vibrant sense of place.

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Kohki Hasei directed Blanka in 2015. See Kohki Hasei's full filmography, where to start with Kohki Hasei, or where to go after you've seen everything by Kohki Hasei.

Blanka was released in 2015 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 75 minutes.