A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.
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Kinya Kitaoji
Shinji
Known for
Hanzawa Naoki
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima
Sonny Chiba
Takao
Known for
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Kaneto Shindō
Also in
The Battleship on the Ground
Hymn
Shinji Murayama
Sanehiko Sonoda
Michiko Araki
Known for
Gate of Hell
Hisashi Yabe
Osamu Tanaka
Fusatarō Ishijima
Also in
Tower of Lilies
Snow Trail
Hikaru Hayashi
Yoshi Katō
Known for
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Hachiko
Hiroshi Kitagawa
Shinji Murayama Director · Kaneto Shindō Screenplay Hikaru Hayashi Composer
First release August 13, 1963 · Produced in Japan · Production Toei Tokyo
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Toei Company
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Toei Tokyo
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Japan
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Original title
海軍
Original language
Japanese
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Japanese
Release dates
Japan · August 13, 1963
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