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Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow

1971·Movie
3h 0min
66
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

War, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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As the Japanese military has established the puppet state of Manchukuo and is advancing its invasion of Asia, fighting intensifying battles against anti-Japanese partisans, the Godai zaibatsu becomes involved in large-scale opium smuggling. Shunsuke, second son of the Godai family, falls in love with a married woman. Meanwhile, Kohei, the love of the second daughter, Junko, throws himself into the anti-war movement.
Epic War DramaAnti-War NarrativeHistorical Family SagaHuman Cost of ConflictJapanese Cinema ClassicEmotional & BleakSweeping NarrativeCharacter-Driven EpicWorld War IIIntergenerational Trauma

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66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow?

3 h 0 min

Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow runs 3 h 0 min.

What language is Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.