Ningen no jôken

Kaji, played by Tatsuya Nakadai, is conscripted into the Japanese Kwantung Army despite being a conscientious objector. He is tasked with leading a group of recruits and must navigate the harsh realities of military life, including cruel treatment from veteran artillerymen. Kaji's unit is eventually overrun by Soviet tanks, and he is forced to defend himself against Soviet soldiers, ultimately uttering "I'm a monster, but I'm going to stay alive!" as he flees the battlefield.