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The Human Condition is an epic film trilogy by Japanese film director Masaki Kobayashi. The trilogy follows the life of the Japanese, pacifist, socialist Kaji as he tries to survive in the fascist and oppresive world of WWII Japan. The character development of Kaji is considered by many to be inspirational.

The first film in the trilogy is No Greater Love; the film was released in 1959.
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The second film in the trilogy is The Road to Eternity; the film was also released in 1959.
. Plot Summary Second part of a trilogy. Conscientious objector Kaji, now forced to serve in the Japanese army during the Second World War, helps a friend defect to the Russians and nearly goes with him. But despite his opposition to war, Kaji does his best to serve as help

The final film in the trilogy is A Soldier's Prayer and was released two years later, in 1961.
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All together, the trilogy is over nine hours long.

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