A harrowing exploration of war, ideology, and human endurance as a pacifist soldier navigates betrayal, captivity, and the collapse of societal structures.
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.
Masaki Kobayashi
Rating: 8.4/10 (209 votes)