
DramaHistoryWar
MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE
"Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit."
19832h 4m7.3 TMDb
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima
Spoiler-Free
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.
Cast
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion8.1
Complexity8.3
Humor5
Realism10
Action5
Darkness6.1
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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