2015
101 minutes
Animation, Drama
Japanese / Russian
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Based on true events, Giovanni’s Island shows the Russian occupation of Japanese fishing island Shikotan after World War Two through the eyes of Junpei, a boy on the cusp of adulthood. As Russian control tightens, Junpei’s family is forced to take risks to survive, and Junpei has to grow up quickly to deal with the new regime. Despite the hardships of occupation, Junpei and his younger brother Kanta are fascinated by their new neighbours. They even develop a friendship with Tanya, a Russian girl whose family has taken over their home, but how far can they trust the daughter of the Russian commander?
This powerful drama sees a child separated from his parents during the 1931 Japanese invasion of China and put in an internment camp for foreigners.
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Possibly the greatest war film ever made, this anime is the deeply moving tale of a boy and his sister fighting to survive in World War II Japan.
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