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Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971): Cast

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Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow is a 1971 historical drama directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, starring Shinsuke Ashida as Keisuke Godai, Osamu Takizawa and Ruriko Asaoka. It runs 3 hours 1 minute.

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Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 1m (181 min)
Director
Satsuo Yamamoto
Genres
Drama , History , War
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow About?

The premise of Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow without spoilers.

The sequel continues the sweeping wartime saga, tracing the Godai family's fortunes from 1935 through Japan’s invasion of China and the ensuing turmoil. It examines how conflict reshapes lives and relationships, drawing from Jumpei Gomikawa’s novels, the same writer of The Human Condition.

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Cast & crew

Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow Cast & Characters

Shinsuke Ashida leads the cast as Keisuke Godai, with Osamu Takizawa as Yusuke Godai and Ruriko Asaoka as Yukiko Godai. Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto; 35 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Satsuo Yamamoto

More films directed by Satsuo Yamamoto: Nomugi Pass, August without Emperor, Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny and Blood End.

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Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “戦争と人間 2 愛と悲しみの山河” and “Senso to ningen II: Ai to kanashimino sanga”.

Also known as
  • 戦争と人間 2 愛と悲しみの山河
  • Senso to ningen II: Ai to kanashimino sanga
  • 戦争と人間 第二部(戦争と人間 第二部「愛と悲しみの山河」)
  • Men and War 2
  • 戦争と人間 第二部「愛と悲しみの山河」
  • Sensô to ningen II Ai to kanashimi no sanga
  • Homens e Guerra II: Terra de Amor e Tristeza
  • 战争与人2
  • Война и люди. Часть 2: Любви и печали гор и рек
  • 戰爭與人間 第二部「愛與悲哀山河」

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Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow?

Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow runs 3 hours 1 minute (181 minutes).

When was Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow released?

Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow was released on June 12, 1971.

Who directed Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow?

Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.

More films by Satsuo Yamamoto

Who is in the cast of Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow?

Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow stars Shinsuke Ashida as Keisuke Godai, Osamu Takizawa as Yusuke Godai and Ruriko Asaoka as Yukiko Godai, among 35 credited actors.

Does Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow have a post-credit scene?

No. Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow in?

The original language of Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow is Japanese.

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