Japan Synopsis
軍旗はためく下に
A war widow determined to clear the name of her disgraced husband, who was court-martialed for desertion and executed. Official records have been destroyed, and the ministry that distributes benefits continues to deny her a pension. Twenty-six years after the war, she seeks out four survivors of her husband's garrison. Each tells a dramatically different story about her husband's conduct, but she is determined to learn the truth.
The 1971–1973 Japan Window
62 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Under the Flag of the Rising Sun sits at position #8.
Other Titles From TOHO
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Under the Flag of the Rising Sun premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,281 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (72nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.6 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #555 of 1,933 (top 29%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | TOHO, Shinsei Eigasha |
| Runtime | 1h 36m |
| Release Date | March 12, 1972 |
| IMDb | tt0289782 |