The Human Condition

10.0 IMDb 6.2 (11) Jan 1959 3 Seasons 6 Episodes

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Overview

LOVE IS THE CONDITION FOR BEING HUMAN The Human Condition is a Japanese epic film trilogy made between 1959 and 1961 The trilogy follows the life of Kaji, a Japanese pacifist and socialist, as he tries to survive in the totalitarian and oppressive world of World War II-era Japan. Taken altogether as a single film, it is 9 hours and 47 minutes long, which includes intermissions, making it one of the longest narrative films ever made.

Created by Masaki Kobayashi

🇯🇵 Japan · Japanese

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai

Kaji

Michiyo Aratama

Michiko

Gô Katô

Kaji (1962)

Takeshi Katô

Kaji

Yukiko Fuji

Michiko

Seiya Nakano

Jun Negami

Nakajirô Tomita

Part 5: Escaping Death

After Japan’s defeat, Kaji becomes a prisoner of war in the Soviet Union. He tries to maintain dignity while navigating a new oppressive system.

Jan 20, 1961 80m

Part 6: Wandering in the Wilderness

Kaji’s final journey is one of exhaustion and disillusionment as he wanders through a devastated landscape, searching for meaning and reunion with his wife.

Jan 20, 1961 103m

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