The Human Condition (film trilogy)

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The Human Condition is an epic film trilogy directed by Masaki Kobayashi and starring Tatsuya Nakadai. The trilogy follows the life of Kaji, a Japanese pacifist and socialist, as he tries to survive in the fascist and oppressive world of WWII-era Japan. The character development of Kaji through the three films is considered by many to be inspirational.

The first film, No Greater Love (1959), recounts Kaji's experiences as a mining operation supervisor, in his dealings with Chinese prisoners of war forced to work in the mines.

In the second film, The Road to Eternity (1959), conscientious objector Kaji, now forced to serve in the Japanese army during the War, helps a friend defect to the Russians and nearly goes with him. But despite his opposition to war, Kaji does his best to serve and help.

The final film in the trilogy is A Soldier's Prayer (1961).

Altogether, the trilogy is over nine hours long.

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