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Kankara Sanshin
かんからさんしん
Description
A film that chronicles the Battle of Okinawa during the final days of World War II. As part of the island‑hopping campaign, the fierce battle devastated the population and ravaged the land, leaving an enduring mark on the Okinawan people. After the war, Okinawa came under U.S. military control. With goods scarce and natural resources severely limited, Okinawans faced desperate day‑to‑day survival for basic necessities. Despite this dire situation, they used song and dance to lift their spirits and make the best of circumstances. Yet, almost everything of value on the island was lost to constant shelling and bombing, and ...
