Silence Broken: Korean Comfort Women (2000)

2000 • 57m • Documentary

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On September 24, 2026

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Synopsis

"Silence Broken" is a powerful documentary about Korean women who were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. The film presents the testimonies of former comfort women seeking justice for what they consider "crimes against humanity," alongside interviews with Japanese soldiers, recruiters, and scholars who deny the women's experiences or claim they willingly participated for financial gain. The women in the film demand an official apology, acknowledgement of moral and legal responsibility, and compensation from the Japanese government – seeking to restore their dignity and achieve justice. Combining individual stories with archival footage and dramatized images, "Silence Broken" breaks a half-century of silence to reveal a collective narrative of sorrow and resilience.