Central protagonist navigating the dehumanizing machinery of WWII. Initially a labor chief seeking pacifist ideals, he is forced into the Kwantung Army, where he struggles to maintain his humanity amid brutal military hierarchy and combat. He evolves from a camp administrator to a reluctant soldier, refugee leader, and ultimately a tragic figure dying in the snow while searching for his wife.
Legal and familial bond defined by wartime separation and mutual support.
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