The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
“The second one”
Kaji, sent to the Japanese army labeled Red, witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against a fellow recruit. He also sees his friend Shinjô defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
Where to watch The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity in United States
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Where is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity is a 1959 Japanese-language war, drama and history film directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The cast is led by Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Kokinji Katsura. It has a runtime of 2h 58m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity was produced by Ninjin Club and made in Japan. It was released on November 20, 1959.
- Director
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Writers
- Masaki Kobayashi, Zenzō Matsuyama
- Release date
- November 20, 1959
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Ninjin Club
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity cast & crew
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity was directed by Masaki Kobayashi and written by Masaki Kobayashi and Zenzō Matsuyama.
The cast features Tatsuya Nakadai as Kaji, Michiyo Aratama as Michiko, Kokinji Katsura as Sasa Nitôhei, Jun Tatara as Hino Jun'i, Michirō Minami as Yoshida Jôtôhei, and Kei Satō as Shinjô Ittôhei.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chūji Kinoshita, cinematography is by Yoshio Miyajima, and it was produced by Masaki Kobayashi and Shigeru Wakatsuki.
Is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity worth watching?
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 220 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed war films.
At 2h 58m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy war, drama, and history, The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
Tatsuya Nakadai
Kaji
Michiyo Aratama
Michiko
Kokinji Katsura
Sasa Nitôhei
Jun Tatara
Hino Jun'i
Michirō Minami
Yoshida Jôtôhei
Kei Satō
Shinjô Ittôhei
Kunie Tanaka
Obara Nitôhei
Ryōhei Uchida
Hashitani Gunsô
Kan Yanagiya
Tanoue Nitôhei
Kenjiro Uemura
Bannai Jôtôhei
Kaneko Iwasaki
Tokunaga Kangofu
Mayumi Kurata
Obara no Tsuma
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The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity in United States?
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity in?
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including Russian, Mandarin, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity?
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).
▸What is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity rated?
It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 220 ratings.
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