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The Human Condition

  • 1959 – 1961
  • Ended
  • Drama · War & Politics
  • 3 seasons
  • 10.0/10

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.

Latest: A soldier’s prayer · 1961

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Defeated, Kaji struggles to survive the desolate landscape, fleeing through, seeking to return to his wife, only to face capture by Soviet forces.

  1. E1. Part 5: Escaping Death

    Jan 20, 1961 · 80m

    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.

  2. E2. Part 6: Wandering in the Wilderness

    Jan 20, 1961 · 103m

    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.