The Forgotten Imperial Army

Overview

This documentary examines the plight of Korean veterans who were conscripted into the Japanese imperial army during World War II and later left destitute in postwar Japan. Many, disabled by their service, are denied compensation because of their Korean nationality. Filmed for Japanese television, the work confronts public apathy and exposes the unresolved moral responsibility Japan bears toward those who fought in its name.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 16, 1963

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Production

Nippon Television Network Corporation

Cast

Hōsei Komatsu

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Writer

Nagisa Ōshima,Akira Hayasaka

Producer

Junichi Ushiyama

Cinematography

Sadanori Shibata,Masaaki Susawa

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0057671