The Broken Commandment(2022)
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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.
The Broken Commandment Synopsis
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.
The Broken Commandment (2022) is a drama and history film directed by Kazuo Maeda, released on July 8, 2022. It stars Anna Ishii, Shotaro Mamiya, Yuma Yamoto and Kazuya Takahashi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuo Maeda
- Writers:
- Tôson Shimazaki, Masato Katō, Norio Kida
- Producers:
- Kazuo Kato, Gaku Kawasaki
- Cinematographer:
- Makoto Kusaka
- Composer:
- Shuhei Kamimura
- Production:
- Toei Company, Toei Studios Kyoto
- Status:
- Released
The Broken Commandment Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Ishii
as Shiho
Shotaro Mamiya
as Ushimatsu Segawa
Yuma Yamoto
Kazuya Takahashi
Ayako Kobayashi
Kô Nanase
Shunsuke Daitoh
Naoto Takenaka
Hirotaro Honda
Yoji Tanaka
Renji Ishibashi
Hidekazu Mashima
Key crew
Directed by Kazuo Maeda, written by Tôson Shimazaki, Masato Katō and Norio Kida, produced by Kazuo Kato and Gaku Kawasaki.
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The Broken Commandment Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Broken Commandment – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Broken Commandment online?
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The Broken Commandment (2022) is available to stream on Hulu and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Broken Commandment?
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The main cast of The Broken Commandment (2022) includes Anna Ishii, Shotaro Mamiya, Yuma Yamoto, Kazuya Takahashi and Ayako Kobayashi. The film was directed by Kazuo Maeda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Broken Commandment released?
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The Broken Commandment was released on July 8, 2022.
Is The Broken Commandment worth watching?
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The Broken Commandment (2022) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.