The Okinawa War of Ten Years

A gritty, tense yakuza crime saga of shifting loyalties, brotherly betrayal, and territorial violence in occupied Okinawa after World War II.

Directed by

Akinori Matsuo

Genres

Crime

Starring

Hiroki Matsukata, Sonny Chiba, Yumiko Nogawa

Overview

After World War II, when Okinawa was under control of the United States, the local yakuza prospered. But when Okinawa is returned to Japan, the mainland yakuza tries to take over; the local yakuza tries to compete. Now sides are drawn among the local yakuza guys who used to be best friends since their childhood, and brother fights brother. It results in the biggest yakuza war in Okinawa.

How it feels

Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, loyalty, violence, crime

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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