Overview
Japan, 1944. Trained for intelligence work, Hiroo Onoda, 22 years old, discovers a philosophy contrary to the official line: no suicide; stay alive whatever happens; the mission is more important than anything else. Sent to Lubang, a small island in the Philippines where the Americans are about to land, this role will be to wage a guerrilla war until the return of the Japanese troops. The Empire will surrender soon after; Onoda, 10,000 days later.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedArthur Harari's 2021 historical war drama recounts a Japanese soldier dispatched to a Philippine island during World War II with orders to wage guerrilla resistance until reinforcements arrive. Bound by an unbreakable sense of duty, he continues his mission for decades, long after the wider conflict has ended. Sweeping and contemplative, the film examines loyalty, obsession, isolation, and the meaning of belief. It suits viewers drawn to immersive, reflective historical epics rooted in endurance and conviction. The film holds a MagicMovieScore of 7.1.
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Top Cast
Yuya Endo
Young Onoda
Kanji Tsuda
Old Onoda
Yuya Matsuura
Young Kozuka
Tetsuya Chiba
Old Kozuka
Shinsuke Kato
Shimada
Kai Inowaki
Akatsu
Issey Ogata
Major Taniguchi
Taiga Nakano
Tourist
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Movie Info
Release Date
July 21, 2021
Runtime
2h 47m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History, War
Director