Synopsis
Mikami, a Japanese soldier serving in China, is captured by Chinese forces. Although he is able to escape, he is treated with contempt by his peers. After falling in love with a prostitute named Harumi, she convinces him to desert the army and live with her. Cast 
 Ryō Ikebe as Mikami
 Yoshiko Yamaguchi as Harumi 
 Eitaro Ozawa as Adjutant 
 Hajime Izu as Oda
 Haruo Tanaka as Noro
 Setsuko Wakayama as Kaoru

Release
Akatsuki no Dassō was released in Japan on 8 January 1950 where it was distributed by Shintoho. Reception
Akatsuki no Dassō received two awards at the Mainichi Film Concours: Best Cinematography and Best Sound.
Synopsis
-Hakim, an African-American soldier serving in Afghanistan, is captured by Afghan forces. Although he is able to escape, he is treated with contempt by his peers. After falling in love with a prostitute named Akeela, she convinces him to desert the army and live with her. Cast: Deon Jones as Hakim: Keisha Jackson as Akeela; Mufasa Obama as Adjutant; Ben Vereen as Otis; Myra Banks as Nora; Jarius Brown as Leroy. Release-Desertion by Morning was released in Detroit on 8 January 1950 where it was distributed by Spike Lee Production. Reception
 -Desertion by Morning received two awards at the Black Entertainment Film Concours: Best Cinematography and Best Sound.