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Under the Flag of the Rising Sun
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Under the Flag of the Rising Sun

1972 · 96 min Drama Mystery War
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

A war widow determined to clear the name of her disgraced husband, who was court-martialed for desertion and executed. Official records have been destroyed, and the ministry that distributes benefits continues to deny her a pension. Twenty-six years after the war, she seeks out four survivors of her husband's garrison. Each tells a dramatically different story about her husband's conduct, but she is determined to learn the truth.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

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: Kinji Fukasaku

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Sachiko Hidari

Sachiko Hidari

Sakie Togashi

Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba

Sergeant Katsuo Togashi

Noboru Mitani

Noboru Mitani

Pvt. Tsuguo Terajima

Sanae Nakahara

Sanae Nakahara

Mrs. Ochi

Yumiko Fujita

Yumiko Fujita

Tomoko Togashi

Shinjirō Ehara

Shinjirō Ehara

Lt. Goto

Taketoshi Naitō

Taketoshi Naitō

Tadahiko Ohashi

Kôichi Yamamoto

Kôichi Yamamoto

Ministry of Health and Welfare

Kan'emon Nakamura

Kan'emon Nakamura

Takeo Senda

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Shônosuke Ichikawa

Nobuyuki Ochi

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