It does so seamlessly by always centering on Kaji.

Everything is seen through his eyes, and without him, the trilogy would surely feel scattershot.

Tatsuya Nakadai in the harsh snow in The Human Condition III

Image via Shochiku

The Human Condition III - A Soldier’s Prayer - 1961

A Japanese pacifist, unable to face the dire consequences of conscientious objection, is transformed by his attempts to compromise with the demands of war-time Japan.

the-human-condition-i-no-greater-love-film-poster.jpg

A Japanese pacifist, unable to face the dire consequences of conscientious objection, is transformed by his attempts to compromise with the demands of war-time Japan.

Cast Placeholder Image

The Human Condition I: No Greater Love