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The Human Condition (1961)
Overview
The Human Condition is a Japanese epic film trilogy made between 1959 and 1961 The trilogy follows the life of Kaji, a Japanese pacifist and socialist, as he tries to survive in the totalitarian and oppressive world of World War II-era Japan. Taken altogether as a single film, it is 9 hours and 47 minutes long, which includes intermissions, making it one of the longest narrative films ever made. While the films earned considerable controversy at the time of their release in Japan, The Human Condition was critically acclaimed, won many international awards, and has since established Masaki Kobayashi as one of the most important Japanese directors of his generation.
- Number of Movies: 3
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Featured Cast
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Kaji
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Michiko
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Sasa Nitôhei
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Tôfuku Kin
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Hinannmin no Shôjo
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Terada Nitôhei
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Hino Jun'i
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Shunran Yô
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Yoshida Jôtôhei
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Okishima
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Hinanmin no Chôrô
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Tange Ittôhei
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Shinjô Ittôhei
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Chin
Featured Crew
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
January 15, 1959During the Second World War, Japanese conscientious objector Kaji works as a supervisor in a Manchurian prison camp. He hopes to avoid duty as a soldier, but he also hopes to be helpful to the welfare of his prisoners. But an escape attempt by Chinese prisoners results in Kaji's arrest for collusion. He faces the possibility of transferral to combat--or worse.
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
November 20, 1959Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against the recruit Obara. He also sees his friend Shinjô Ittôhei defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
January 28, 1961After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his dear wife and his old life, Kaji faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his fellow men sneak behind enemy lines.