Set in the closing days of World War II, the story follows Japanese soldier Mizushima (Shoji Yasui) who becomes separated from his unit in Burma. Witnessing the devastation of war, he disguises as a Buddhist monk, dedicating himself to burying the dead. Bringing him international acclaim, Ichikawa’s lyrical, poignant and humanistic anti-war epic reflects on suffering, redemption, and spiritual fortitude during the darkest periods of violence. Subtitles.