An Imperial Japanese Army regiment surrenders to British forces in Burma at the close of World War II and discovers a sense of harmony through song. After being presumed dead, a private disguises himself as a Buddhist monk and unexpectedly embarks on a spiritual journey toward enlightenment. Shot in serene, contemplative black and white, Kon Ichikawa’s The Burmese Harp is a profoundly moving meditation on the coexistence of beauty and death—one of Japanese cinema’s most powerful and poetic antiwar statements. Tender yet unflinchingly honest, the film reflects deeply on Japan’s wartime legacy.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 4K Digital Restoration | New 4K restoration featuring an uncompressed monaural soundtrack. |
| 4K UHD + Blu-ray Set | Includes one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc containing the film and special features. |
| Director Interview | Interview with director Kon Ichikawa. |
| Actor Interview | Interview with actor Rentaro Mikuni. |
| Trailer | Includes the original theatrical trailer. |
| New Subtitle Translation | Features a newly revised English subtitle translation. |
| Booklet Essay | Includes an essay by critic and historian Tony Rayns. |