Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa (2018)

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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.

Director: Chie Mikami, Hanayo Oya
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 114 min
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Music: Yuji Katsui
Cinematography: Mamoru Hirata
Editing: Keita Suzuo
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

pacific war, boy soldier, battle of okinawa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa about?
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.
Who directed Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa?
Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa was directed by Chie Mikami, Hanayo Oya.
How long is Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa?
Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa?
Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa is a Documentary film.
Where was Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa produced?
Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa was produced in Japan.