Storyville Season 2012 Episode 14 - Girl Model

Airdate: 2012-Jun-25

Episode summary:

Documentary which exposes the shocking supply of ever younger girl models to the Japanese modelling industry. The film follows 13-year-old Nadya from poverty in Siberia to the city of Tokyo and a life as a model. American scout Ashley promises her a lucrative career, but all is not as it seems as Nadya's optimism quickly fades when confronted with the dehumanising culture of life in Japanese casting sessions.

About Storyville series:

Series showcasing the best of international documentary filmmakers works.