The Broken Commandment
Original title: 破戒
“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.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Kazuo Maeda
- Writers
- Norio Kida, Tôson Shimazaki, Masato Katō
- Producers
- Kazuo Kato, Fujihiko Nishijima, Gaku Kawasaki
- Production
- Toei Company, Toei Studios Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
What is The Broken Commandment rated?
The Broken Commandment has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 8 votes.
Who directed The Broken Commandment?
The Broken Commandment was directed by Kazuo Maeda.
When was The Broken Commandment released?
The Broken Commandment was released in 2022.
