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Behind Forgotten Eyes

The poignant documentary "Behind Forgotten Eyes" reveals the harrowing firsthand accounts of Korean women and Japanese soldiers who endured the darkest moments of humanity's history.

Behind Forgotten Eyes presents the stories of brave Korean women who were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II. The film sheds light on the brutal and systematic treatment of over 200,000 Korean girls and women, who were coerced, tricked, and forced to have sex with multiple men daily. Despite the horrific experiences, the Japanese government has yet to formally apologize or provide compensation to the survivors. The film aims to educate the American public about this dark chapter of Japanese colonial history and to prevent similar atrocities from happening again.

Info about Behind Forgotten Eyes

Studio(s): Nameless Films, The Enigma Factory

Originally Released: United States, Sep 13, 2007

Budget: $1,500,000.00

Genres:Documentary