The Burmese Harp (1985)

5.9/10 133 min Drama War

Overview

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.

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

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