Luo Shanxue

Twenty Two suit la vie des survivants âgés qui ont été contraints à l'esclavage sexuel comme « femmes de réconfort » par les Japonais pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Au moment du tournage, seulement 22 de ces femmes étaient encore en vie pour raconter leur histoire, à travers leurs propres histoires et perspectives personnelles, ils racontent une histoire qui ne devrait jamais être oublier ni ignorer par les générations futures.

December 1944, 24-year-old Wei Shaolan and her 1-year-old daughter were seized and sent to a Japanese camp, where Wei was forced to work as a 'comfort woman' -- a woman forced into prostitution for Japanese servicemen during World War II. Despite being physically and mentally abused, Wei unbelievably escaped the heavily guarded 'Comfort Station' pregnant, shamed, and unsure of what fate awaited her return home. This documentary presents the true legendary story of Wei Shaolan and follows her traumatic and courageous journey from forced prostitution to life today with her Japanese son. 'Real Heroes' are people who can face life bravely even after a tormented life, and Wei's story offers inspiration to those faced with seemingly hopeless adversity.