How long is The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp is 1 hr 56 min long.

Who is Mizushima in The Burmese Harp?

Shôji Yasui plays Mizushima in the film.

What is The Burmese Harp about?

When a Japanese platoon surrenders to British forces in Burma in 1943, the platoon's harp player, Mizushima (Shôji Yasui), is selected from the prisoners of war to deliver a request for surrender to a Japanese regiment holed up on a mountain. Mizushima fails to convince the soldiers to accept defeat, and a last stand commences. Traumatized by the bloodshed of his fellow countrymen, Mizushima disguises himself as a Buddhist monk and begins a journey toward peace of mind amid the chaos.

The Burmese Harp

Name: The Burmese Harp
Duration: 116
Rating: 91

NR 1 hr 56 min

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How long is The Burmese Harp?: The Burmese Harp is 1 hr 56 min long.

Who directed The Burmese Harp?: Kon Ichikawa

Who is Mizushima in The Burmese Harp?: Shôji Yasui plays Mizushima in the film.

What is The Burmese Harp about?: When a Japanese platoon surrenders to British forces in Burma in 1943, the platoon's harp player, Mizushima (Shôji Yasui), is selected from the prisoners of war to deliver a request for surrender to a Japanese regiment holed up on a mountain. Mizushima fails to convince the soldiers to accept defeat, and a last stand commences. Traumatized by the bloodshed of his fellow countrymen, Mizushima disguises himself as a Buddhist monk and begins a journey toward peace of mind amid the chaos.