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The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

War • Drama • History • 1959 • 2h 58m

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity movie poster
RATING★ 4.1
RUNTIME2h 58m
LANGUAGEJA
STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline
“The second one”
Release Status
Released
Genres
War, Drama, History
Director
Masaki Kobayashi
Original Language
JA

🎭 Cast

Tatsuya NakadaiTatsuya NakadaiKaji
Michiyo AratamaMichiyo AratamaMichiko
Kokinji KatsuraKokinji KatsuraSasa Nitôhei
Jun TataraJun TataraHino Jun'i
Michirō MinamiMichirō MinamiYoshida Jôtôhei
Kei SatōKei SatōShinjô Ittôhei
Kunie TanakaKunie TanakaObara Nitôhei
Ryōhei UchidaRyōhei UchidaHashitani Gunsô
Kan YanagiyaKan YanagiyaTanoue Nitôhei
Kenjiro UemuraKenjiro UemuraBannai Jôtôhei

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity about?
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.
Who directed The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity?
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity was directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
When was The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity released?
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity was released on November 20, 1959.
How long is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity?
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity has a runtime of 2h 58m.
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