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Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa (2018) [N/A]

Release Date:
July 21, 2018

Original Title:
沖縄スパイ戦史

Genres:
Documentary

Production Countries:
Japan

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 114

Overview from TheMovieDB

The greatest taboo of the Battle of Okinawa were Guerrilla units composed of boy soldiers. Until now, not even the Japanese people knew the full scope of these secret troops, and survivors have been afraid to share their tragic details. Okinawa became the bulwark to protect the Japanese mainland toward the end of World War II. After the Americans landed, a violent battle ensued resulting in the loss of over 200,000 lives – many of them civilian. This documentary uncovers Japan’s deepest secrets concerning the Battle of Okinawa, and also sounds alarms about modern Japan’s recent steps toward remilitarization.

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Director:
Chie Mikami
Hanayo Oya

Director of Photography:
Mamoru Hirata

Editor:
Keita Suzuo

Music:
Yuji Katsui

Producer:
Shigeki Kinoshita
Yoshiko Hashimoto

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