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Via Okinawa

MOVIE • 1989

Via Okinawa

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During the Vietnam War era, the influx of American soldiers to Okinawa boosted the local economy and introduced many bars and nightclubs. With exhausting displays of energy, Sai presents a whirlwind romance between a local rocker and the daughter of a mixed American-Okinawan marriage.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 5
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Drama

Top Cast

Anna Nakagawa

Anna Nakagawa

Eri

Ryo Ishibashi

Ryo Ishibashi

Sachio

Léona Hirota

Léona Hirota

(as Reona Hirota)

Yasuo Daichi

Yasuo Daichi

…

Mie Nakao

Mie Nakao

…

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Scott William Arnold

Man on the street

Akihiro Shimizu

Akihiro Shimizu

…

Kimiko Yo

Kimiko Yo

…

Yōichi Sai

Yōichi Sai

Director

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Hiroshi Saitou

Screenplay

—

Yutaka Tonegawa

Original Concept

Where to watch

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Theatrical release date: June 9, 1989

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

June 9, 1989

Runtime

111 min

Language

Japanese

Origin

Japan

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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