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Himeyuri

Himeyuri

2012•31m•Animation•Drama•History

The 30-minute film centers around a group of high school students who became nurses called Himeyuri and served during the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. The Himeyuri Alumnae Incorporated Foundation, which runs the Himeyuri Peace Museum in Okinawa, produced the film with the aim to convey the experiences of those high school students, many of whom lost their lives during the battle, to children.

Shohei Shibata · Director

Ken Kaizu · Creator

StatusReleased
Runtime31m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 23, 2012

Actors

Karen Asato

Narrator

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