Shimamori Tower
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Shimamori Tower is a drama/war film. directed by Shō Igarashi. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Masato Hagiwara, Jun Murakami, and Riho Yoshioka
Synopsis
Together with Shimada Akira (Hagiwara Masato), the last appointed governor of Okinawa during the war, Arai Taizo (Murakami Jun), the chief of police of Okinawa Prefecture, goes beyond his duties and strives to protect the lives of the citizens of the prefecture. As the ravages of war intensify, the two, who each carried a heavy cross during the Battle of Okinawa, desperately devote themselves to saving the lives of the Okinawan people, with the belief that "life is precious." A human drama, set in Okinawa at the end of World War II, depicting the preciousness of human life. Directed by Igarashi Sho of One Step on a Mine, It's All Over.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Mainichi Shimbun
- Shimotsuke Shimbun
- THE KOBE SHIMBUN
- The Ryukyu Shimpo
- The Okinawa Times
- Sun TV
- Tochigi Television
- INOUE PRINTING
- TOROCCOFILM
- Storm Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shimamori Tower about?
Together with Shimada Akira (Hagiwara Masato), the last appointed governor of Okinawa during the war, Arai Taizo (Murakami Jun), the chief of police of Okinawa Prefecture, goes beyond his duties an...
Who directed Shimamori Tower?
Shimamori Tower was directed by Shō Igarashi.
How long is Shimamori Tower?
Shimamori Tower has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Shimamori Tower released?
Shimamori Tower was released on July 22, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shimamori Tower?
The main cast of Shimamori Tower includes Masato Hagiwara, Jun Murakami, Riho Yoshioka, Katsuya, Natsumi Ikema.