The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

The second one

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

Produced by Ninjin Club

1959178 min8.2 / 10

A bleak, philosophically rigorous war drama that traces one man's moral awakening and descent into the machinery of imperial militarism, culminating in futile combat.

Kaji, sent to the Japanese army labeled Red, witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against a fellow recruit. He also sees his friend Shinjô defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

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74/ 100

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Surprise95

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Love96

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