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The Broken Commandment

1962·Movie
1h 59min
68
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Society, history, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Ushimatsu's father told him never to reveal his lower-caste heritage; years later, he now contemplates confiding in an activist fighting against such discrimination.
Social DiscriminationComing-of-Age DramaHistorical PrejudiceLower-Caste IdentityMoral DilemmaInner ConflictActivism and ResistanceSlow-Burn NarrativeCharacter-Driven Story

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is The Broken Commandment worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Broken Commandment?

1 h 59 min

The Broken Commandment runs 1 h 59 min.

Is The Broken Commandment based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Broken Commandment in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.