Tower of Lilies (1953)
Original title: ひめゆりの塔
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A group of Okinawan high school girls are drafted as nurses during the American invasion of the island. As the enemy army advances further, the situation for the girls becomes increasingly desperate as food and shelter run out and the number of injured climbs, leading to the film's tragic finale.
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Keiko TsushimaTeacher Miyagi
Eiji OkadaTeacher Tamai
Kinzō ShinFusatarō Ishijima
Taiji Tonoyama
Akitake KōnoShunji Kasuga
Takashi KandaTadashi Minamikawa
Gen Shimizu
Kyōko KagawaFumi Uehara
Chieko SekiMovie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · WarDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference373473Actor preference173575 · 202018 · 173562Country preferenceJp
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Frequently asked questions about Tower of Lilies
What is Tower of Lilies about?
A group of Okinawan high school girls are drafted as nurses during the American invasion of the island. As the enemy army advances further, the situation for the girls becomes increasingly desperate as food and shelter run out and the number of injured climbs, leading to the film's tragic finale.
How long is Tower of Lilies?
Tower of Lilies has a runtime of 128 minutes.