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Unwanted Soldiers

December 1, 1999 0h 48m

Originally released in 1999. Unwanted Soldiers is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Jari Osborne. At just 48 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Roy Mah, Lee Chin, and John Ko Bong

Synopsis

This documentary tells the personal story of filmmaker Jari Osborne's father, a Chinese-Canadian veteran. She describes her father's involvement in World War II and uncovers a legacy of discrimination and racism against British Columbia's Chinese-Canadian community. Sworn to secrecy for decades, Osborne's father and his war buddies now vividly recall their top-secret missions behind enemy lines in Southeast Asia. Theirs is a tale of young men proudly fighting for a country that had mistreated them. This film does more than reveal an important period in Canadian history. It pays moving tribute to a father's quiet heroism.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 0h 48m 48 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unwanted Soldiers about?

This documentary tells the personal story of filmmaker Jari Osborne's father, a Chinese-Canadian veteran. She describes her father's involvement in World War II and uncovers a legacy of discriminat...

Who directed Unwanted Soldiers?

Unwanted Soldiers was directed by Jari Osborne.

How long is Unwanted Soldiers?

Unwanted Soldiers has a runtime of 0 hours and 48 minutes (48 minutes total).

When was Unwanted Soldiers released?

Unwanted Soldiers was released on December 1, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Unwanted Soldiers?

The main cast of Unwanted Soldiers includes Roy Mah, Lee Chin, John Ko Bong, Douglas Jung.