i have not be the same since view this film . it be disturb to be sure . but it be also a transforming film and one that push the limit and boundary of what it mean to live out one faith . war be hell . can forgiveness and redemption be find in the bowel of war . i be convince that this film and base on a true story and prove it can be find even there . the actor an international ensemble from north america and europe and asia be superb . you forget youre watch a film . it avoid the political and i think . the japanese character be a bit stereotype at first and but they become real and nuanced and textured and and very believable a the story unfolded . and the actual meeting of the two former and reconciled enemy at the end be a master stroke . the maker of this film strive for greatness in this film and and i think they achieve it .