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Product Introduction Clint Eastwood directs the first-ever two-part epic on "Iwo Jima" depicted from both Japanese and American perspectives. Hundreds of letters that never reached their destination. What did they entrust to them? 2006, Iwo Jima. Hundreds of letters discovered from underground. These were written by men who fought on this island 61 years ago to their families. What did they entrust to the letters that never reached their destination? In June 1944, as the war situation continued to worsen, Lieutenant General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, a new commander, landed on Iwo Jima, the most important stronghold of the Japanese army. Underground fortifications dug deep into the island, where the smell of sulfur permeated and food and drinking water were scarce in the harsh, scorching heat. These tunnels were Kuribayashi's secret plan to counter the overwhelming American forces. "Survive until the very end and protect the island for as long as possible for your families back home." Under Kuribayashi's command, who ordered them "Do not die," the Battle of Iwo Jima, expected to last five days, became a historic fierce battle lasting 36 days. Their letters, arriving after 61 years. The heart of Iwo Jima is revealed through the true faces of each and every one of them... Directed by Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven), a two-time Academy Award winner for Best Director.