Only The Brave (2006)

Director
Lane Nishikawa

Main cast
Tamlyn Tomita; Lane Nishikawa; Greg Watanabe; Mark Dacascos; Jason Scott Lee

Genres
Action, Drama

Description
A searing portrait of war and prejudice, 'Only the Brave' takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII - the Japanese-American 100th/442nd.


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