Yuntanza Okinawa

Yuntanza Okinawa 1987 Directed by Masahiro Nishiyama ゆんたんざ沖縄

38 years after the Pacific War, 84 victims of a mass suicide ordered by the Japanese military were uncovered in a cave in Yomitan village. This film contains the testimonies of some of the survivors, the story of a sculptor leading bereaved family members in creating a statue of peace, and the resistance of a group of girls against the raising of the Japanese flag at the high school graduation ceremony.

Country Japan

Production Country Japan

Language Japanese

Gnere Documentary

Production Company SIGLO

Release Date 25 September 1987

110 mins