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The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

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1959 · 178 min War Drama History
8.2 / 10 · TMDB

Kaji, sent to the Japanese army labeled Red, witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against a fellow recruit. He also sees his friend Shinjô defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.

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Original Title 人間の條件 第3部望郷篇/第4部戦雲篇
Year 1959
Country Japan
Genre War, Drama, History
Director Masaki Kobayashi
Runtime 178 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.2/10 (215 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Masaki Kobayashi

— MovieFinder Editorial

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