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The Human Condition

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.

First Air

15/01/1959

Status

Ended

Seasons

3

Episodes

6

Language

Japanese

Genres

Drama War & Politics

Cast & Crew

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Episode Ratings

No greater love

2 episodes · 1959

To avoid combat, Kaji works as a labor camp supervisor in occupied Manchuria, attempting to improve conditions for Chinese prisoners but faces intense resistance from authority.

Road to eternity

2 episodes · 1959

Consigned to the Japanese army after his camp activities, Kaji faces brutal military life, bullying, and ultimate battle against Soviet tanks.

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Command Palette