The government cover-up that almost stayed buried — until one journalist wouldn't let it.
TV film about the "Nishiyama Incident", a scandal surrounding the 1972 return of Okinawa to Japan. Produced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of TV Asahi in 1978 and released theatrically by Office Henmi in 1988.
Acting
Kazuo Kitamura's restrained desperation as a man who knows too much.
Writing
Dialogue so tight you can hear the paper shredders.
Direction
Chino captures 1972's claustrophobic political climate without flash.
Director
Koji Chino
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Nishiyama Incident exposed secret U.S.-Japan deals allowing American nuclear weapons in 'returned' Okinawa — a taboo that still resonates in Japanese politics today.
TV Asahi produced this for their 20th anniversary, then sat on theatrical release for a decade — the network itself nervous about political fallout.
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