

They Saw Japan at War
2023, French. Directed by Kenichi Watanabe.
From Japan glorious days to mid Twentieth Century defeat
The story of a Franco-Belgian family living in Japan from 1927 to 1947, a time of prosperity and fortune, but also of political turbulence and war.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 24 April 2023
- Original title
- Japon : ils ont vu la fin de l'Empire
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Edmée Millot, Kenichi Watanabe
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They Saw Japan at War runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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They Saw Japan at War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 April 2023. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Saw Japan at War?
If you liked They Saw Japan at War, try Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, The Green Book: Guide to Freedom, Audrey.
Who directed They Saw Japan at War?
They Saw Japan at War (2023) was directed by Kenichi Watanabe and stars Barbara Grau.