Masachika Ichimura

Animated Japanese tale based on a true story, following two young brothers in the aftermath of World War II. As Soviet troops occupy their island of Shikotan, the boys form a bond with a Russian girl that defies the attitude of adults.

Cult Japanese director Takashi Miike (Audition) takes a break from his lunatic-laden thrillers to deliver this periodic samurai epic (in the proper sense of the word).