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1945, the end of the Pacific War. On Ie Island, Okinawa, the Japanese army had taken devastating damage after a fierce battle with the US forces. Yamashita Kazuo, a senior officer sent from Miyazaki Prefecture, and a local Okinawan recruit, Agena Seijun, are cornered under heavy enemy fire and flee into the forest, where they climb to the top of a large banyan tree for shelter. The banyan tree, with its thick branches and lush foliage, provides the perfect hiding place, but the bodies of his comrades continue to pile up under the tree, and the enemy's position grows larger and closer by the day. With no means of communication, the two men endure a 'lonely war' in the tree for two years, waiting for reinforcements to arrive. However, what they did not know was that the war had already ended. And they find themselves in an extreme situation... (Source: JFDb)
Set against the vibrant and culturally rich backdrop of Okinawa, Step Out tells the inspiring story of Teruya, a young boy who discovers his passion for dance. Living with his dedicated single mother, Akane, and his introverted younger sister, Mai, Teruya finds himself drawn to dance after meeting Lisa, a skilled dancer at a local school. As Teruya hones his skills and partners with Lisa, his growing talent opens the door to both exciting opportunities and unexpected challenges.
A high school boy becomes a truant. His teacher Ryota finds many anti-base signs in his house. Ryota and his journalist friends look for dugongs for an article, and happen to know a terrifying ritual of Henoza... where the US Base will be relocated
