Harakiri
The daughter of a daimyo, one forced to commit harakiri to secure her a future to choose her own destiny, falls in love with and marries a European officer. The officer returns to Europe but promises to come back for her and his new child, but when he comes back to Japan, he brings his European wife.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1919 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Fritz Lang |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (23 votes) |
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The film constructs a tragedy from the clash between Japanese duty and European caprice, exploring the consequences of a promise made across a cultural chasm. It relies on the potent symbolism of the father's ritual suicide and the daughter's unwavering hope.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of melancholy, a quiet commentary on the collateral damage of cultural collision and the fragility of personal vows in a changing world. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Fritz Lang
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Watch in a contemplative silence, allowing the stark imagery and dramatic weight of each scene to resonate fully.
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