# Where to watch Shirahata no Shoujo Ryuuko (1988) in the UK

> Shirahata no Shoujo Ryuuko (1988) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 101 minutes  
**Genres:** Animation  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T03:07:45.807Z)  

## Synopsis

In 1945, American troops land on the island of Okinawa. The Japanese fight a guerrilla war against the invaders, and little Ryuko is forced to leave her grandparents behind and flee with her mother and younger sister, who are eventually killed. Ryuko heads on alone across the war-torn island. Eventually she reaches safety in Japanese-occupied caves, only to witness the Japanese troops committing suicide with hand grenades. Based on a children's book by Akira Aratagawa and Hikuji Norima, itself inspired by real American footage of an Okinawan girl, Tomiko Higa, waving a white flag at the island's surrender.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Shirahata no Shoujo Ryuuko in the UK?**

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**Is Shirahata no Shoujo Ryuuko on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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