Via Okinawa(1989)
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Via Okinawa Synopsis
During the Vietnam War era, the influx of American soldiers to Okinawa boosted the local economy and introduced many bars and nightclubs. With exhausting displays of energy, Sai presents a whirlwind romance between a local rocker and the daughter of a mixed American-Okinawan marriage.
Via Okinawa (1989) is a drama film directed by Yōichi Sai, released on June 9, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Anna Nakagawa, Ryo Ishibashi, Léona Hirota and Yasuo Daichi. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Yōichi Sai
- Writers:
- Yutaka Tonegawa, Hiroshi Saitou
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Via Okinawa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Nakagawa
as Eri
Ryo Ishibashi
as Sachio
Léona Hirota
as (as Reona Hirota)
Yasuo Daichi
Mie Nakao
- Scott William Arnold
Scott William Arnold
as Man on the street
Akihiro Shimizu
Kimiko Yo
Key crew
Directed by Yōichi Sai, written by Yutaka Tonegawa and Hiroshi Saitou.
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Via Okinawa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Via Okinawa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Via Okinawa online?
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Who stars in Via Okinawa?
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The main cast of Via Okinawa (1989) includes Anna Nakagawa, Ryo Ishibashi, Léona Hirota, Yasuo Daichi and Mie Nakao. The film was directed by Yōichi Sai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Via Okinawa released?
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Via Okinawa was released on June 9, 1989 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Via Okinawa worth watching?
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Via Okinawa (1989) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.