cocoon ~ある夏の少女たちより~
"Cocoon - A Summer Girls' Tale" tells the story of San and Mayu, two schoolgirls living in Okinawa during the closing months of the Pacific War. While studying at a prestigious girls' school in Okinawa, San and her friends are drafted into the Japanese Imperial Army as nurses. Faced with a harsh and brutal reality, the girls are ordered to die for their country, and the group members escape, but the idyllic tropical island has become a terrifying battlefield. The film emphasizes the courage and resilience of the heroes in a way that will appeal to viewers.
Viewer experiences with the film have been generally positive. It has been praised for the content of the story, the development of the characters, and the realism of the combat scenes. The beautiful landscapes of Okinawa are another highlight when watching the film.
The film was shot in Okinawa, Japan.