Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle

In World War II-era Japan, Hiroo Onoda is groomed for intelligence operations and taught unconventional philosophies – to preserve life at all costs and prioritize mission objectives over everything else. At just 22 years old, he's dispatched to Lubang, a small Philippine island on the brink of American invasion. His task: initiate guerrilla warfare and maintain this battle until Japanese reinforcements return.Little does Onoda know that the war will end before those reinforcements come, leaving him stranded and alone. In an extraordinary display of loyalty, he continues his mission for over 27 years, living in the jungle and waging a one-man war against perceived enemies until his eventual repatriation. This powerful story delves into themes of duty, resilience, and the complexities of human belief in the face of extraordinary circumstances.