Under the Flag of the Rising Sun (0)

Other name: Gunki hatameku moto ni , 軍旗はためく下に

Description:

"Under the Flag of the Rising Sun" is a poignant historical drama set in Japan, 1971, twenty-six years after World War II's conclusion. Sakie, a war widow whose husband was officially declared a deserter and shot in New Guinea, is denied participation in annual ceremonies honoring Japan's war dead and receives no government pension. Her profound skepticism regarding the vague official account of his death grows stronger with each passing year.

Determined to uncover the truth behind her husband's demise, Sakie embarks on a relentless personal quest. She meticulously tracks down four men who were with him during his final days on the battlefield. Their harrowing, untold story promises to expose a startling reality, directly challenging the meticulously crafted government narrative and shedding light on the immense personal sacrifices and hidden tragedies that shadowed post-war Japan. This powerful film delves into a nation's suppressed history and one woman's fight for justice and closure.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 0

Genre:Drama