This overly optimistic Japanese musical was made during WW2. It takes place in a happy village and features a couple engaged to be married. The movie seems to made for 8-year old's though it's probably indicative of what people were allowed to watch back then. Despite it's lightheartedness, there is a non-graphic bombing scene though the village is not targeted. In addition, a man is drafted into the Japanese military which knowing the war's outcome, comes off as rather grim. Hanako-San can be seen on YouTube. The video quality is not good, but I sort of liked this silly propaganda film. Thanks to the lady who voluntarily added English subtitles and uploaded the film.

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