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The Broken Commandment

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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.

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2022-07-08
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JA
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Toei Company

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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.

#japan#based on novel or book#identity crisis#teacher#prejudice#period drama#social injustice#discrimination#meiji period#racial discrimination#caste discrimination#buraku discrimination

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Stream The Broken Commandment online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and history movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 2022, it's earned a solid 7.2/10 from 8 viewers worldwide.

About The Broken Commandment

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.

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 Cast and Characters

The cast features Anna Ishii (as Shiho), Shotaro Mamiya (as Ushimatsu Segawa), Yuma Yamoto, Kazuya Takahashi, and Ayako Kobayashi. Their performances are a major reason The Broken Commandment has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Broken Commandment

The Broken Commandment flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Is The Broken Commandment good? What's the rating?

The Broken Commandment holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 8 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Broken Commandment?

The main cast includes Anna Ishii, Shotaro Mamiya, Yuma Yamoto, and Kazuya Takahashi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Broken Commandment available in Japanese?

Yes — The Broken Commandment was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Broken Commandment released?

The Broken Commandment was released in 2022.

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What is The Broken Commandment about?

The Broken Commandment is a Drama/History film. 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.

When was The Broken Commandment released?

The Broken Commandment was released on July 8, 2022. The film was produced by Toei Company.

Who stars in The Broken Commandment?

The Broken Commandment stars Anna Ishii, Shotaro Mamiya, Yuma Yamoto and Kazuya Takahashi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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