Movies and TvShows featuring "okinawa-island" theme.

Daniel accompanies his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, to his ancestral home in Okinawa where he must confront his biggest challenge yet.

On April 1, 1945, the United States military launched its invasion of the main island of Okinawa, the start of a battle that was to last 12 weeks and claim the lives of some 240,000 people. This film depicts the Battle through the eyes of Japanese and American soldiers who fought each other on the same battlefield, along with Okinawa civilians who were swept up in the fighting. The film also depicts the history of discrimination and oppression forced upon Okinawa by the American and Japanese governments. Carrying up to the current controversy over the construction of a new base at Henoko, the film explores the root causes of the widespread disillusionment and anger expressed by many Okinawans. This ambitious documentary was directed by the American John Junkerman, long-term resident of Japan and Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker. Okinawa: The Afterburn is a heartfelt plea for peace and an expression of deep respect for the unyielding spirit of the Okinawa people.

The last fight put up by remaining forces and a special volunteer nursing corps in 1944-5.

The Prince and the Coral Sea is a heartwarming story about a young prince who is saved by a mermaid, leading him to learn about the beauty of the Coral Sea and the importance of protecting it. Along the way, he discovers the power of love, the strength of family relationships, and the value of self-sacrifice. This captivating animated film explores themes of empathy, heroism, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.