About this episode

The episode discusses the interrogation and torture of three internees by the Kempeitai during WWII, highlighting personal stories of survival and resilience.

The Kempeitai interrogate and torture three internees (Gene, Bill and Jim) whom they suspect of helping Wick and Ritchie escape. Mr. Tomibe intercedes and rescues them. Nida, Auntie and Jorge talk about Filipinos being tortured in town. Mr. Tomibe gives Jim a poignant gift. To see the Forbidden Diary cast, go to www.storiestovoice.com/fd-cast. Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Sai Mun Gani Productions

Topics covered

• interrogation
• torture
• survival
• WWII
• Filipino history
• personal stories

Keywords

• WWII
• Kempeitai
• interrogation
• torture
• survival
• Filipinos
• personal stories
• Forbidden Diary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kempeitai, Forbidden Diary

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