The Burmese Harp (1985)

★ 5.2/10 133 min Drama, War Japan Japanese

Director: Kon Ichikawa

Novel: Michio Takeyama
Screenplay by: Natto Wada

Streaming: Not available

Description

In the War's closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.

Top Cast

Koji Ishizaka Cmdr. Inoue

Kiichi Nakai Pvt. Mizushima

Atsushi Watanabe Pvt. Kobayashi

Fujio Tokita Old Man

Tanie Kitabayashi Old Woman

Bunta Sugawara Platoon Commander

Takuzō Kawatani Sgt. Ido