The Burmese Harp (1956)
Criterion | 1956 | 116 min | Not rated | Mar 13, 2007
IMDb7.5
•2007•116 minutesDescription
Set during the final days of World War II, the story follows a Japanese soldier who becomes a harp-playing messenger. As the war ends, he chooses to stay behind in Burma to bury the dead, seeking peace and redemption. Through his journey, the film explores themes of humanity, loss, and the futility of war. The soldier's compassionate actions and transformation offer a poignant reflection on the costs of conflict and the enduring hope for reconciliation and healing.
Video
Codec: MPEG-2
Encoding format: 4:3
Resolution: 480i (NTSC)
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Audio
TBANote: Japanese and Burmese: Dolby Digital Mono
TBA (less)Note: Japanese and Burmese: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles
English
English (less)
Discs
DVD
Single disc (1 DVD-9)
Packaging
Playback
Region 1
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