Hiromu Oshiro

Renowned for his distinct cinematic voice, Hiromu Oshiro was born in 1935 in Okinawa, Japan. His active years spanned from the 1960s through the 1990s, during which he primarily worked in the genres of drama and historical films, with his most famous films being "The Island's Tear" and "Under the Southern Cross". Despite not having won any major international awards, Oshiro's contributions to Japanese cinema were highly regarded and he was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to vividly portray the socio-cultural aspects of his native Okinawa. Oshiro is remembered as a director who, with a quiet yet powerful voice, told the most profound stories of his homeland, making audiences see the world through his unique lens.