Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa
沖縄スパイ戦史
Synopsis
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.
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Boy Soldiers: The Secret War in Okinawa / GINMAKU 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-04
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chie Mikami, Hanayo Oya
- Original Score
- Yuji Katsui
- Original Title
- 沖縄スパイ戦史
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chie Mikami, Hanayo Oya
Yuji Katsui
Mamoru Hirata
Keita Suzuo
Shigeki Kinoshita, Yoshiko Hashimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Keita Suzuo
Editor
Shigeki Kinoshita
Producer
Yoshiko Hashimoto
Producer
Mamoru Hirata
Director of Photography
Chie Mikami
Director
Hanayo Oya
Director
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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.
Who stars in Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa?
The principal cast of Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa includes Not specified.
When was Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa released and how long is it?
Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa was composed by Yuji Katsui.