Army on the Tree
木の上の軍隊
“That day, we were the only two troops left on this island.”
Synopsis
In the final days of the Pacific War, two Japanese soldiers, a senior officer and a local recruit, are cornered during the battle of Okinawa and hide in a banyan tree, only coming down for food. Unaware the war has ended, the two await reinforcements for two years. As they wait, they discover differences in rank, worldviews and motivation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
映画『木の上の軍隊』予告編（6月13日(金)沖縄先行公開／7月25日(金)全国公開）Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Camera Japan Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuhiro Taira
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuhiro Taira
- Original Title
- 木の上の軍隊
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Happinet Phantom Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiro Taira
Kazuhiro Taira, Hisashi Inoue
又吉安則
Keisuke Konishi
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuhiro Taira
Director
Kazuhiro Taira
Screenplay
Keisuke Konishi
Producer
又吉安則
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Army on the Tree.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Army on the Tree.
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Similar Titles to Army on the Tree
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
6.8
6.7
5.8
5.9Anime
5.0
4.7
7.2
5.7
1.0
7.1
5.3
6.0
6.6
6.9
6.9
5.4
More Like Army on the Tree
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Army on the Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Army on the Tree about?
In the final days of the Pacific War, two Japanese soldiers, a senior officer and a local recruit, are cornered during the battle of Okinawa and hide in a banyan tree, only coming down for food. Unaware the war has ended, the two await reinforcements for two years. As they wait, they discover differences in rank, worldviews and motivation.
Who directed Army on the Tree?
Army on the Tree was directed by Kazuhiro Taira.
Who stars in Army on the Tree?
The principal cast of Army on the Tree includes Shinichi Tsutsumi, Yuki Yamada, Ryuto Tsuha, Keiji Tamayose, Shogen.
When was Army on the Tree released and how long is it?
Army on the Tree was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.