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Release Year2023
Runtime0h 02m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation
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DirectorBrad Uyeda
WritersBrad Uyeda
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsPurple Heart for Effect
About Purple Heart for Effect
In 1985 a retired Japanese American war veteran tells his Grandson his hardships and the part he played in world war 2. His travels from the relocation camp in Arizona to the dark mountains of France on a rescue mission to save a lost battalion all to prove his allegiance to the United States of America
Directed by Brad Uyeda, Purple Heart for Effect leans on a strong ensemble — Ren Hanami, Kipp Shiotani, Nicole Gose — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2023.
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