Hero's Island
Released just last year. Hero's Island is a drama film. directed by Keishi Otomo. With a runtime of 3h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Suzu Hirose, and Masataka Kubota
Synopsis
Set in post-war Okinawa, Japan, Gusuku had 3 close childhood friends: On, Yamako and On's younger brother Rei. On was the oldest of the group and he was like a leader to everybody else. He was also a heroic figure to them. On led his friends into the U.S. military base and they stole supplies to give away to the local residents. Everybody in the neighborhood praised On. One night, they entered the U.S. military based to steal supplies. During their raid, On was chased by U.S. soldiers and went missing. Years later, Gusuku now works as a police officer. Yamako is an elementary school teacher. Rei is a member of the yakuza. These three people are still unable to get over the disappearance of On. They chase after the truth behind On's disappearance and uncover a shocking answer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 2025
4 months ago
Runtime
3h 11m
191 minutes total
User Rating
9.8/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Crossmedia
- dentsu
- Kodansha
- Sony Pictures
- Toei Company
- Vienna no Mori
- LUKA Productions International
- VAP
- Yoshimoto Kogyo
- Foster Plus Co.
- The Asahi Shimbun
- Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting
- Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation
- The Okinawa Times
- flag
- FM-Okinawa
- Bunkyo University
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hero's Island about?
Set in post-war Okinawa, Japan, Gusuku had 3 close childhood friends: On, Yamako and On's younger brother Rei. On was the oldest of the group and he was like a leader to everybody else. He was also...
Who directed Hero's Island?
Hero's Island was directed by Keishi Otomo.
How long is Hero's Island?
Hero's Island has a runtime of 3 hours and 11 minutes (191 minutes total).
When was Hero's Island released?
Hero's Island was released on September 19, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hero's Island?
The main cast of Hero's Island includes Satoshi Tsumabuki, Suzu Hirose, Masataka Kubota, Eita Nagayama, Shinya Tsukamoto.