The documentary comes back on the Japanese hostages incident that took place during the Iraq war in 2004. Three Japanese were abducted by a local armed group, asking for the retreat of the Japanese troops. The three were then denigrated in Japan, for being captured under their own responsibility and causing trouble to the country.10 years after the events, we have a look at the problems of the Japanese society and the hard reality of Fallujah (Iraq), through the eyes of two former hostages.
Sometimes shocking, this documentary should make people think about society and war.
2004年にイラクで発生した“日本人人質事件”を追ったドキュメンタリー。
イラク戦争の最中、3人の日本人が自衛隊撤退を要求するための人質として地元の武装勢力に拘束された。3人は“自己責任”を問われ、日本国内で激しいバッシングを受けてしまう。それからおよそ10年後、人質となった高遠菜穂子、今井紀明の現在の姿を通し、日本社会の問題点とイラク・ファルージャの生々しい現実を伝える。