The Forgotten Imperial Army (1963)

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.

Released

1963-08-16

Genres

Documentary, TV Movie

Runtime

25 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Nagisa Ōshima, Akira Hayasaka, Nagisa Ōshima

TMDB rating

6.2/10 from 4 votes