# A Cinematic Critique of Japanese History, Week 3 - The Burmese Harp (1956)

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Podcast: [MRAC Film Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mrac-film-club-6694874)
Published: 2026-04-29T04:35:07+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-ragucci/episodes/A-Cinematic-Critique-of-Japanese-History--Week-3---The-Burmese-Harp-1956-e3ikf26
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Episode 132 - Pack your bags, and make sure you pack lightly because you might have to walk 200 miles across Burma. This week we are watching and discussing The Burmese Harp (1956), a story of a Japanese soldier in WW2 Burma. After the war ends, the solder, Mizushima, goes through a spiritual transformation and adopts the lifestyle of a buddhist monk. A classic Marco choice, join us as we go through our own spiritual quest and break this one down. And tune in next week as we wrap up Critical Japanese History month with Kuroneko (1968) email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

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