In Their Own Words: The Women of Kurokawa
A documentary exposing the sexual violence euphemistically termed "entertainment" inflicted on women of the Kurokawa settler group during Japan’s imperialist expansion in Manchuria. Under state-led colonization in the 1930s–40s, Japanese settlers occupied Chinese lands. In August 1945, facing the Soviet invasion, the group offered 15 women to enemy troops in a desperate act of survival. Decades later, the survivors confront the silenced legacy of imperial violence, discrimination, and trauma. Directed by Fumie Matsubara, with narration by Shinobu Otake.
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This documentary explores the lives and experiences of women associated with the Kurokawa district, offering personal narratives and insights into their roles and contributions within the community. It aims to shed light on untold stories and diverse perspectives, providing an intimate look at their resilience and achievements.
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