Girl Model (2012) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2012 · 78 min · English

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Directed by

Ashley Sabin, David Redmon

Starring

Ashley Arbaugh, Rachel Blais

This documentary explores the unexpected connection between Siberia’s remote wilderness and the vibrant, neon-lit streets of Tokyo, as a thriving modeling industry links the two. It follows Ashley, a model scout grappling with ethical dilemmas, and Nadya, a young Siberian girl unexpectedly drawn into the competitive Japanese modeling scene. The film examines the pressures and realities faced by both scout and model in this unusual cultural exchange.