The Broken Commandment
"Based on a novel by Toson Shimazaki, the film revolves around a schoolteacher who is encouraged to conceal his lower class background but constantly finds himself struggling with a crisis of conscience."
Released 4 years ago in 2022. The Broken Commandment is a drama/history film. directed by Kazuo Maeda.
Starring Anna Ishii, Shotaro Mamiya, and Yuma Yamoto
Synopsis
At the strong insistence of his father, Ushimatsu Segawa conceals his origins from a “buraku” area of low-class “untouchables,” leaving his hometown to serve as an elementary school teacher where he excels and is loved by his students. But he constantly struggles with the secret of his low-birth status and is disturbed by all of the discrimination levelled upon his class. It prevents him from pursuing a romance with Shiho, whom he meets at the temple where he resides, but who descends from a samurai family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 8, 2022
3 years ago
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
- Toei Studios Kyoto
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Broken Commandment about?
At the strong insistence of his father, Ushimatsu Segawa conceals his origins from a “buraku” area of low-class “untouchables,” leaving his hometown to serve as an elementary school teacher...
Who directed The Broken Commandment?
The Broken Commandment was directed by Kazuo Maeda.
When was The Broken Commandment released?
The Broken Commandment was released on July 8, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Broken Commandment?
The main cast of The Broken Commandment includes Anna Ishii, Shotaro Mamiya, Yuma Yamoto, Kazuya Takahashi, Ayako Kobayashi.