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.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →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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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
Tatsuya Nakadai
Kaji
Michiyo Aratama
Michiko
Tamao Nakamura
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Yūsuke Kawazu
Terada Nitôhei
Chishū Ryū
Hinanmin no Chôrô
Taketoshi Naitō
Tange Ittôhei
Kyôko Kishida
Ryûko
Reiko Hitomi
Umeko
Keijirō Morozumi
Hironaka Gôchô
Koji Kiyomura
Hikita Ittôhei
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