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The Quiet Duel

1949·Movie
1h 35min
73
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A young army surgeon, Kyoji Fujisaki, accidentally contracts syphilis during a WWII field operation. Back at his father’s clinic, he treats himself in secret and breaks off his engagement rather than risk his fiancée’s future, even as he confronts the irresponsible patient who infected him—testing his ethics, pride, and capacity for sacrifice.
Post-War JapanMoral DilemmaPsychological DramaMedical EthicsSocial IsolationMelancholyTragic RomanceCharacter-DrivenSlow Burn

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Where can I stream The Quiet Duel legally?

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Is The Quiet Duel worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Quiet Duel?

1 h 35 min

The Quiet Duel runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Quiet Duel in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Quiet Duel?

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