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1987110 minPGdocumentary

Yuntanza Okinawa

1987110 minPGdocumentary

Eighty-four victims of a mass suicide ordered by the Japanese military were found in a cave in Yomitan village, 38 years after the Pacific War.

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Masahiro Nishiyama

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Eighty-four victims of a mass suicide ordered by the Japanese military were found in a cave in Yomitan village, 38 years after the Pacific War.

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Masahiro Nishiyamadirector

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In Yomitan village, 84 victims of a mass suicide ordered by the Japanese military were discovered in a cave, 38 years after the Pacific War. The film features testimonies from survivors recounting their experiences. It follows a sculptor who guides bereaved family members in creating a statue of peace. Additionally, a group of girls at a local high school resist the raising of the Japanese flag during their graduation ceremony, reflecting ongoing tensions related to the war's legacy.

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