Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa

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.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Chie Mikami Hanayo Oya
Editing	Editor	Keita Suzuo
Production	Producer	Shigeki Kinoshita Yoshiko Hashimoto
Sound	Music	Yuji Katsui
Camera	Director of Photography	Mamoru Hirata
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