The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

Love is the Condition for Being Human.

Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

Produced by Ninjin Club

1961190 min8.4 / 10

A bleak, philosophically rigorous war drama that follows a soldier's desperate struggle for survival and meaning amid the collapse of empire, grounded in humanist conviction even as circumstances grow increasingly tragic.

After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his old life, he faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his men sneak behind enemy lines.

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  • Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

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86/ 100

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Love97

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