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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
7.9
/10
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE

Directed by Nagisa Ôshima
United Kingdom, Japan, 1983
Drama, LGBTQ+, War

Synopsis

During WWII, British soldier Jack Celliers is captured by Japanese forces and held in a camp run by Capt. Yonoi and Sgt. Hara. Yonoi develops an obsession with Celliers who is defiant in the face of their old ideas. Meanwhile, a translator tries to find common ground between their opposing beliefs.

Synopsis

During WWII, British soldier Jack Celliers is captured by Japanese forces and held in a camp run by Capt. Yonoi and Sgt. Hara. Yonoi develops an obsession with Celliers who is defiant in the face of their old ideas. Meanwhile, a translator tries to find common ground between their opposing beliefs.