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202553 minPGdocumentary

GAMA

202553 minPGdocumentary

A storyteller guides viewers through natural caves where many local people lost their lives during the Battle of Okinawa.

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A storyteller guides viewers through natural caves where many local people lost their lives during the Battle of Okinawa.

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Kaori Oda

Kaori Odadirector

Nao Yoshigai

Nao Yoshigaicast

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A storyteller of peace guides visitors through the Gama, natural caves in Okinawa where many local people died during the Battle of Okinawa. The narrative unfolds as he recounts the history of these caves and their significance. A woman in blue stands beside him, symbolizing the connection between past and present. Directed by Kaori Oda, the film runs for 53 minutes and focuses on the themes of memory and loss in the context of war.

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