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Okinawa/Santos
Okinawa/Santos

OKINAWA/SANTOS

Directed by Yoju Matsubayashi
Japan, 2020
Documentary

Synopsis

During World War II, many Japanese people immigrants in Santos, Brazil, were forced to move to another place. 60% of the migrants were from Okinawa. Based on testimonies from interviewees, this film reveals the hidden historical relationship between Okinawa and Brazil.

Synopsis

During World War II, many Japanese people immigrants in Santos, Brazil, were forced to move to another place. 60% of the migrants were from Okinawa. Based on testimonies from interviewees, this film reveals the hidden historical relationship between Okinawa and Brazil.