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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Drama, History, War 05/28/1983

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

"Java, 1942 — A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit."

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Overview

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.

Nagisa Ōshima

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Screenplay

Paul Mayersberg

Screenplay