Director, Roy Kimura. Aired on 24 April 2025 on PBS Hawaiʻi.

Description from PBS Hawaiʻi: April of 2025 marks 80 years since the Battle of Okinawa. “Persevere” tells the story of the Nakasones, separated during the war – Yoshino hid with grandparents, while Junichi joined Japan’s imperial army. Decades later, Junichi’s nephew embarks on a journey to uncover his uncle’s fate, leading to a surprising connection with another Hawaiʻi family and powerful lessons of kindness.

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