Caterpillar


1h 25m 2010

Brief Synopsis

During the 2nd Sino-Japanese War in 1940, Lieutenant Kurokawa returns home a decorated soldier but deprived of his arms and legs lost in the battle in mainland China. All hopes, from the villagemen and women to close family members, turn to the Lieutenant's wife Shigeko as she must honor the Emperor

Film Details

Also Known As
Kyatapira
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Lorber HT Digital

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

During the 2nd Sino-Japanese War in 1940, Lieutenant Kurokawa returns home a decorated soldier but deprived of his arms and legs lost in the battle in mainland China. All hopes, from the villagemen and women to close family members, turn to the Lieutenant's wife Shigeko as she must honor the Emperor and the country by fulfilling her duty and taking care of the "god soldier".

Film Details

Also Known As
Kyatapira
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Lorber HT Digital

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Actress (Shinobu Terajima) at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States Spring May 6, 2011

Released in United States on Video January 17, 2012

Released in United States February 2010

Limited Release in United States Spring May 6, 2011 (New York City)

Released in United States on Video January 17, 2012

Released in United States 2014

Released in United States February 2010 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Competition) February 11-21, 2010.)

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Competition) February 11-21, 2010.

Released in United States 2014 (The Films That Got Away)