History, Documentary
Follow the lives of the elderly survivors who were forced into sex slavery as “Comfort Women” by the Japanese during World War II. At the time of filming, only 22 of these women were still alive to tell their story. Through their own personal histories and perspectives, they tell a tale that should never be forgotten to generations unaware of the brutalization that occurred.
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IMDB 0 | Sep , 2024
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IMDB 8.5 | Dec , 2024
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IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 2023
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IMDB 8.5 | Jul , 2008
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IMDB 7.4 | Nov , 2019
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IMDB 8 | Dec , 2022
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IMDB 10 | Dec , 2017
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1968
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IMDB 0 | May , 2021
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IMDB 9 | Aug , 2022
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IMDB 6.6 | Jan , 2024
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IMDB 5.5 | Apr , 1995
Every Wednesday at noon, women who were kidnapped for sexual purpose by the Japanese army during its imperialism and their supporters demonstrate against Japanese government to request official apology and indemnity for their crimes. This documentary portrays sexually abused old women's suppressed story of overcoming of their shame and forced silence.Four Years of Night
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2013
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IMDB 6.6 | Apr , 2014
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