The Burmese Harp
Drama, Music, War
About The Burmese Harp
In Burma during the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier separated from his unit disguises himself as a Buddhist monk to escape imprisonment as a POW.
Where to Watch
Stream on The Criterion Channel. Rent on Amazon (cheapest: $5.99).
Cast & Crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa
Starring Rentaro Mikuni, Shōji Yasui, Jun Hamamura, Taketoshi Naitō, Shunji Kasuga
Produced by Nikkatsu Corporation