Movie

The Broken Commandment

1962 · 119 min

A quiet, sorrowful struggle with a secret that could destroy a life, told with dignity and restraint.

Overview: Ushimatsu's father told him never to reveal his lower-caste heritage; years later, he now contemplates confiding in an activist fighting against such discrimination.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, isolation, class, justice
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
class
justice
family
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild