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Hero's Island

2025, Japanese. Directed by Keishi Otomo.

Set in post-war Okinawa, Japan, Gusuku had 3 close childhood friends: On, Yamako and On's younger brother Rei. On was the oldest of the group and he was like a leader to everybody else. He was also a heroic figure to them. On led his friends into the U.S. military base and they stole supplies to give away to the local residents. Everybody in the neighborhood praised On. One night, they entered the U.S. military based to steal supplies. During their raid, On was chased by U.S. soldiers and went missing. Years later, Gusuku now works as a police officer. Yamako is an elementary school teacher. Rei is a member of the yakuza. These three people are still unable to get over the disappearance of On. They chase after the truth behind On's disappearance and uncover a shocking answer.

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Released
19 September 2025
Original title
宝島
Country
Japan, United States of America
Written by
Ryo Takada, Keishi Otomo, Kota Oura
japanbased on novel or bookmilitary baseokinawagroup of friendsmissing personpost war japan

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What Hero's Island is based on

Hero's Island is based on Hero's Island, a novel by Junjō Shindō.

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    Hero's Island

    By Junjō Shindō

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Hero's Island (2025) was directed by Keishi Otomo and stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Suzu Hirose, Masataka Kubota.

What is Hero's Island based on?

Hero's Island is based on Hero's Island, a novel by Junjō Shindō.

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