Shimamori Tower (2022)
Original title: 島守の塔
Shimamori Tower is a 2022 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Shō Igarashi, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Masato Hagiwara, Jun Murakami and Riho Yoshioka.
Together with Shimada Akira (Hagiwara Masato), the last appointed governor of Okinawa during the war, Arai Taizo (Murakami Jun), the chief of police of Okinawa Prefecture, goes beyond his duties and strives to protect the lives of the citizens of the prefecture. As the ravages of war intensify, the two, who each carried a heavy cross during the Battle of Okinawa, desperately devote themselves to saving the lives of the Okinawan people, with the belief that "life is precious." A human drama, set in Okinawa at the end of World War II, depicting the preciousness of human life. Directed by Igarashi Sho of One Step on a Mine, It's All Over.
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What is Shimamori Tower about?
Together with Shimada Akira (Hagiwara Masato), the last appointed governor of Okinawa during the war, Arai Taizo (Murakami Jun), the chief of police of Okinawa Prefecture, goes beyond his duties and strives to protect the lives of the citizens of the prefecture. As the ravages of war intensify, the two, who each carried a heavy cross during the Battle of Okinawa, desperately devote themselves to saving the lives of the Okinawan people, with the belief that "life is precious." A human drama, set in Okinawa at the end of World War II, depicting the preciousness of human life. Directed by Igarashi Sho of One Step on a Mine, It's All Over.
When was Shimamori Tower released?
Shimamori Tower was released on 22 July 2022.
How long is Shimamori Tower?
Shimamori Tower runs 2h 12m.
Who made Shimamori Tower?
Shimamori Tower was directed by Shō Igarashi.