Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa(2018)

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.

Boy Soldiers: The Secret War In Okinawa (2018) is a documentary film directed by Chie Mikami, released on July 21, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.