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JAPAN · 1961

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

Masaki Kobayashi
Japanese Golden Age japan soldier china world war ii manchuria
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Synopsis

After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his old life, he faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his men sneak behind enemy lines.

Year1961
CountryJapan
DirectorMasaki Kobayashi
MovementJapanese Golden Age
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