6.3The Forgotten Imperial Army · 1963
The Forgotten Imperial Army (1963) is a Documentary / TV Movie film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, starring Hōsei Komatsu.
DocumentaryTV Movie
6.3Overview
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.
Cast
Hōsei Komatsu
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What is "The Forgotten Imperial Army" about?
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.
When was "The Forgotten Imperial Army" released?
The Forgotten Imperial Army was released in 1963.
Who stars in "The Forgotten Imperial Army"?
The cast includes Hōsei Komatsu.
