Ninja & Soldier (2013)
Two eight-year-old boys compete in a game of childish bravado. Ken is a Ninja, Nito a child soldier from the Congo who was forced to kill his own mother. Their naïve game addresses cruel realities, and they talk about their differences and what they have in common. Accompanied by contrasting graphics, the film explores the types of acts of which humankind is capable.
Director: Isamu Hirabayashi
Genre: Animation, Drama, War
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: March 6, 2013
Cast
- Reigo Mizoguchi - Voice
- Shion Noda - Voice
Music: Takashi Watanabe, Takashi Watanabe
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
War Veterans and Reintegration, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
boy soldier, short film, war
More Films by Director: Isamu Hirabayashi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ninja & Soldier about?
- Two eight-year-old boys compete in a game of childish bravado. Ken is a Ninja, Nito a child soldier from the Congo who was forced to kill his own mother. Their naïve game addresses cruel realities, and they talk about their differences and what they have in common. Accompanied by contrasting graphics, the film explores the types of acts of which humankind is capable.
- Who directed Ninja & Soldier?
- Ninja & Soldier was directed by Isamu Hirabayashi.
- Who stars in Ninja & Soldier?
- Ninja & Soldier stars Reigo Mizoguchi, Shion Noda.
- How long is Ninja & Soldier?
- Ninja & Soldier has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Ninja & Soldier?
- Ninja & Soldier is a Animation, Drama, War film.
- Where was Ninja & Soldier produced?
- Ninja & Soldier was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Ninja & Soldier?
- The themes of Ninja & Soldier include: War Veterans and Reintegration, The Horror of War and Humanity.