3 Films & TV Shows Set In Hokkaido Prefecture During The 1940s

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  Sakura Guardian in the North

  Hokkaido Prefecture The 1940s The 1970s

  The film follows the relationship between a mother and her son. In 1945, the mother played by Sayuri Yoshinaga fled with her two sons from the Russians to Hokkaido. In 1972, her son played by Masato Sakai returns to Japan after finding success in the U.S.

  Released in 2018 • 126 minutes
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  Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

  Tokyo Prefecture Mie Prefecture Hokkaido Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture Fukuoka Prefecture 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands Pacific Ocean The 1990s The 1940s

  At the end of the century, the greatest battle has begun! — The Futurians, time-travelers from the 23rd century, arrive in Japan to warn them of the nation's destruction under Godzilla. They offer to help erase Godzilla from history by preventing his creation. With Godzilla seemingly gone, a new monster emerges as the Futurians' true intentions are revealed.

  Released in 1991 • 103 minutes
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  Times of Joy and Sorrow

  Mie Prefecture Hokkaido Prefecture The 1980s The 1940s

  The story of the trials and tribulations of a lighthouse keeper and his wife.

  Released in 1957 • 162 minutes