Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Original title: 戦場のメリークリスマス

Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit.

• Drama
• History
• War

Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Released

28 May 1983

Studio

Recorded Picture Company, National Film Trustee Company, Antares-Nova, Oshima Productions

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