Shōji Yasui
Mizushima
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The Burmese Harp (ビルマの竪琴, Biruma no Tategoto, a.k.a. Harp of Burma) is a 1956 Japanese drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa. Based on a children's novel of the same name written by Michio Takeyama, it tells the story of Japanese soldiers who fought in the Burma Campaign during World War II.
The Burmese Harp: Directed by Kon Ichikawa. With Rentarô Mikuni, Shôji Yasui, Jun Hamamura, Taketoshi Naitô. A conscience-driven Japanese soldier traumatized by the events of WWII adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.
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- Drama, Music, War
- Kon Ichikawa
- 1957-04-26
An Imperial Japanese Army regiment surrenders to British forces in Burma at the close of World War II and finds harmony through song. A private, thought to be dead, disguises himself as a Buddhist monk and stumbles upon spiritual enlightenment.
- Captain Inouye
A Japanese musician keeps up the spirits of his fellow soldiers as they flee Burma during World War II.
- Kon Ichikawa
- Rentaro Mikuni
The Burmese Harp (ビルマの竪琴, Biruma no tategoto), also known as Harp of Burma, is a children's novel by Michio Takeyama. It was first published in 1946 and was the basis of two films by Kon Ichikawa – one released in 1956 and a color remake in 1985. Both films were major successes.
- 道雄 竹山, Howard Hibbett
- 1946
Captivated by the Burmese culture and captivated by the haunting sound of a harp, Mizushima embarks on a profound spiritual journey, seeking redemption and a chance to restore humanity in the midst of chaos.
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In order to prevent more men from aimlessly dying, Inouye's skilled harp player, Private Mizushima, is sent to convince a squadron of Japanese soldiers to surrender and tell them that the war is over.
