The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1959, The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity is a drama, war and history film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 178 minutes. “First Sequel of an Anti-War Masterpiece” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against the recruit Obara. He also sees his friend Shinjô Ittôhei defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
Who’s in it. The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Kaji, Michiyo Aratama as Michiko, Kokinji Katsura as Sasa Nitôhei and Jun Tatara as Hino Jun'i, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959)?
- In US, The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity worth watching?
- The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity?
- The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Kokinji Katsura, Jun Tatara and Michirō Minami.
- When was The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity released?
- The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.