Via Okinawa (1989)
During the Vietnam War era, the influx of American soldiers to Okinawa boosted the local economy and introduced many bars and nightclubs. With exhausting displays of energy, Sai presents a whirlwind romance between a local rocker and the daughter of a mixed American-Okinawan marriage.
Director: Yoichi Sai
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: June 9, 1989
Cast
- Anna Nakagawa - Eri
- Ryo Ishibashi - Sachio
- Léona Hirota - (as Reona Hirota)
- Yasuo Daichi
- Mie Nakao
- Scott William Arnold - Man on the street
- Akihiro Shimizu
- Kimiko Yo
Screenplay
- Hiroshi Saitou (Screenplay)
- Yutaka Tonegawa (Original Concept)
Production: Daiei Film
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
okinawa
More Films by Director: Yoichi Sai
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Via Okinawa about?
- During the Vietnam War era, the influx of American soldiers to Okinawa boosted the local economy and introduced many bars and nightclubs. With exhausting displays of energy, Sai presents a whirlwind romance between a local rocker and the daughter of a mixed American-Okinawan marriage.
- Who directed Via Okinawa?
- Via Okinawa was directed by Yoichi Sai.
- Who stars in Via Okinawa?
- Via Okinawa stars Anna Nakagawa, Ryo Ishibashi, Léona Hirota, Yasuo Daichi, Mie Nakao, Scott William Arnold.
- How long is Via Okinawa?
- Via Okinawa has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Via Okinawa?
- Via Okinawa is a Drama film.
- Where was Via Okinawa produced?
- Via Okinawa was produced in Japan.