Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa
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.
Release Date
July 21, 2018Runtime
114 minGenres
DocumentaryDirected by
Chie Mikami, Hanayo OyaLanguage
JapaneseBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
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Boy Soldiers: The Secret War in Okinawa / GINMAKU 2019
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