War stole their youth, but not their voices. CGTN's groundbreaking documentary Last Daughters amplifies the harrowing yet resilient stories of Chinese and Filipina women forced into sexual slavery during World War II – a chapter of history often whispered but rarely confronted. 🕊️
When Silence Speaks Louder
Known euphemistically as "comfort women," these survivors endured unimaginable trauma under Japanese military occupation. For decades, societal stigma and geopolitical tensions buried their pain. Now, with fewer than 10 survivors remaining in China and the Philippines combined, the film races against time to preserve their testimonies.
A Cross-Border Cry for Justice
Through intimate interviews, the documentary reveals how the war's shadow stretched across the Asia-Pacific: from Nanjing's alleys to Manila's ruins. One survivor, now 98, recalls being abducted at 14: "They treated us like objects… but we were daughters." Another shares how she hid her past for 60 years, fearing her family would "carry this shame."
Legacy in the Digital Age
While legal battles for official apologies continue, Last Daughters focuses on human resilience. Archival footage contrasts with present-day scenes of survivors gardening or laughing with grandchildren – quiet acts of rebellion against a stolen past. As one Filipina granddaughter says: "Her courage became our compass."
The film streams globally this Friday, coinciding with the 79th anniversary of WWII's end. 📅✨
