The Forgotten Imperial Army

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MOVIE

The Forgotten Imperial Army

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.

Original Title

忘れられた皇軍

Release Date

1963-08-16

Year

1963

Duration

25m

Status

Released

Score

6.25

Cast