Eien no Zero. (The Fighter Pilot).
A bit of a Schindlers List for Japanese cinema.
An outstanding attempt to tell a story about a fighter pilot who desperately fought to keep himself and his men alive when the orders were to do the exact opposite. Not a film I'd ever thought I would sit down to watch but I'm so glad I did. The will to survive and to make it home to loved ones despite the impossibility of a situation and their orders stands out here more than the dark context within this infamous era of history. Duty is to our loved ones and survival. Those who survive have a responsibly to keep living their lives to the fullest and keep the stories alive of those who have lost theirs. It's not shameful to want to keep going and want to see our friends and family again.
Very moving. This and Fukushima 50 are both excellent modern historical films with a strong moral message which are helpful to our human spirit in these times. I hope others can enjoy and gain something from these films.
A bit of a Schindlers List for Japanese cinema.
An outstanding attempt to tell a story about a fighter pilot who desperately fought to keep himself and his men alive when the orders were to do the exact opposite. Not a film I'd ever thought I would sit down to watch but I'm so glad I did. The will to survive and to make it home to loved ones despite the impossibility of a situation and their orders stands out here more than the dark context within this infamous era of history. Duty is to our loved ones and survival. Those who survive have a responsibly to keep living their lives to the fullest and keep the stories alive of those who have lost theirs. It's not shameful to want to keep going and want to see our friends and family again.
Very moving. This and Fukushima 50 are both excellent modern historical films with a strong moral message which are helpful to our human spirit in these times. I hope others can enjoy and gain something from these films.