I, Kamikaze

I, Kamikaze

2014 · 75 min · ★ 5.0 · Documentary

Hayashi Fujio, a 90-year-old veteran, narrates his memories from World War II, when he volunteered for the very first kamikaze operation planned by the Japanese Imperial Army.

Directed by Masa Sawada · Written by Masa Sawada

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