Himeyuri
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2012-06-23
Runtime: 31 mins
Director: Shohei Shibata
Spoken language: 日本語
Genres: Animation, Drama, History, War
Original title: Himeyuri
Production Companies: ASIA Documentary Productions, Himeyuri Alumnae Incorporated Foundation
Production Countries: Japan
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