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Afternoon Play: The Kamikaze Handbook

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In occupied Japan at the end of the Second World War, a 16-year-old schoolgirl gets hold of a copy of the training manual of kamikaze pilots. Itteaches her how to avenge the death of her father and the occupation of her homeland. By Lavinia Greenlaw.
Music by Mia Soteriou Director Jeremy Howe

Contributors

Unknown:
Lavinia Greenlaw.
Music By:
Mia Soteriou
Director:
Jeremy Howe
Yumi:
Annie Graham Brown
The kamikaze handbook:
Bertie Carvel
Keiko:
Sople Tyrrell
The Mother:
Mlia Soterlou
Ritsu:
Jacqueline Tong
The Veteran:
Jonn Telfer
Bobby:
Stephen Perring
Ryuchi:
Philip McCormacK
The GI:
Carl Prekopp
Teacher:
Carl Prekopp
Spiteful girl:
Hannah Warmington
Source: Radio Times

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