Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

2h 4m 1983 Drama, History, War Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom
Budget: - Revenue: $2,306,560

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.

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Writer

Nagisa Ōshima, Paul Mayersberg