Unwanted Soldiers (1999)

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This documentary tells the personal story of filmmaker Jari Osborne's father, a Chinese-Canadian veteran. She describes her father's involvement in World War II and uncovers a legacy of discrimination and racism against British Columbia's Chinese-Canadian community. Sworn to secrecy for decades, Osborne's father and his war buddies now vividly recall their top-secret missions behind enemy lines in Southeast Asia. Theirs is a tale of young men proudly fighting for a country that had mistreated them. This film does more than reveal an important period in Canadian history. It pays moving tribute to a father's quiet heroism.

Director: Jari Osborne
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 48 min
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Cast

Music: Guy Zerafa
Editing: Steve Weslak
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jari Osborne
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unwanted Soldiers about?
This documentary tells the personal story of filmmaker Jari Osborne's father, a Chinese-Canadian veteran. She describes her father's involvement in World War II and uncovers a legacy of discrimination and racism against British Columbia's Chinese-Canadian community. Sworn to secrecy for decades, Osborne's father and his war buddies now vividly recall their top-secret missions behind enemy lines in Southeast Asia. Theirs is a tale of young men proudly fighting for a country that had mistreated them. This film does more than reveal an important period in Canadian history. It pays moving tribute to a father's quiet heroism.
Who directed Unwanted Soldiers?
Unwanted Soldiers was directed by Jari Osborne.
Who stars in Unwanted Soldiers?
Unwanted Soldiers stars Roy Mah, Lee Chin, John Ko Bong, Douglas Jung.
How long is Unwanted Soldiers?
Unwanted Soldiers has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is Unwanted Soldiers?
Unwanted Soldiers is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Unwanted Soldiers produced?
Unwanted Soldiers was produced in Canada.