Broken Commandment (2022)

Other name: 破戒, Hakai

Description:

Broken Commandment explores the intense personal battle of Segawa Ushimatsu, who carries the immense weight of a promise made to his dying father. Tasked with concealing his origins from a burakumin area, Segawa endeavors to build a new life, striving for acceptance and integration into society. The film meticulously chronicles his profound struggles as he attempts to erase his past identity, creating a facade to protect himself from societal prejudice.

Segawa's journey is fraught with internal conflict and external challenges. Every interaction becomes a delicate balance, as the constant fear of exposure threatens to shatter his carefully constructed world. He grapples with the moral dilemma of betraying his heritage for a chance at a normal life, questioning the true cost of anonymity. Broken Commandment is a compelling narrative about the burden of a secret, the search for belonging, and the relentless pressure of a society that judges based on background. Will Segawa succeed in upholding his father's commandment, or will the truth ultimately surface?

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Novel