Biruma no tategoto

Jul 20 1985 N/A 2h 13m
Drama, War

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.

Plot

After becoming separated from his platoon, a Japanese soldier dons a Buddhist monk's robe and tends to the bodies of the many war casualties strewn across the countryside.

Written by

Michio Takeyama, Natto Wada

Directed by

Kon Ichikawa

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Kinema Tokyo, Hakuhodo, Fuji Television Network

Languages

Awards

2 wins & 9 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
218
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA