Tower of Lilies
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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Tower of Lilies
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 9, 1953
Runtime
2h 8m
Genres
War, Drama
User Score
68%
Original Title
ひめゆりの塔
Production Companies
Toei Company
Director
Tadashi Imai
Description
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.