Unwanted Soldiers (1999)
This documentary tells the personal story of filmmaker Jari Osborne's father, a Chinese-Canadian veteran. She describes her father's involvement in World War II and uncovers a legacy of discrimination and racism against British Columbia's Chinese-Canadian community. Sworn to secrecy for decades, Osborne's father and his war buddies now vividly recall their top-secret missions behind enemy lines in Southeast Asia. Theirs is a tale of young men proudly fighting for a country that had mistreated them. This film does more than reveal an important period in Canadian history. It pays moving tribute to a father's quiet heroism.
Top Cast
Roy Mah
Lee Chin
John Ko Bong
Douglas Jung
FAQ about Unwanted Soldiers
What is Unwanted Soldiers about?
This documentary tells the personal story of filmmaker Jari Osborne's father, a Chinese-Canadian veteran. She describes her father's involvement in World War II and uncovers a legacy of discrimination and racism against British Columbia's Chinese-Canadian community. Sworn to…
When was Unwanted Soldiers released?
Unwanted Soldiers was released in 1999.
What genres does Unwanted Soldiers belong to?
Unwanted Soldiers is categorised as Documentary, TV Movie.
Who stars in Unwanted Soldiers?
The cast of Unwanted Soldiers includes Roy Mah, Lee Chin, John Ko Bong, Douglas Jung.