Song of the Canefields
Hirayama Koichi and his wife Michiko eloped from Osaka to Okinawa, where they lived happily with their five children. When war erupts, their eldest son is drafted into the Imperial army. As fighting spreads, the family takes refuge far from the city, but soon, child after child is drafted to serve in various branches of the military and in organizations supporting the war cause. Koichi himself is faced with a moral dilemma when he is ordered to kill a wounded American soldier.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | さとうきび畑の唄 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | TV Movie, Drama, War |
| Director | Katsuo Fukuzawa |
| Runtime | 159 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (3 votes) |
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Song of the Canefields is a very strong film rated 7.7/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A 2003 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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