Takeshi.
You came to my rescue?
Of course.
This is enemy territory.
Don't come here alone.
I...
What?
You're so kind to me, but...
Why...
Bully you?
Can't you see?
Can't you?
Shuichi, hurry.
I forgot.
Hurry, Mother!
"To: Mr. Shinji Kazama"
"Dear Shinji,
"You've got accustomed to country life now.
"Tokyo is bombed every day.
"But we've survived.
"Your father and brother are trying their best, too.
"I hope you'll grow big in the heart of nature.
"Many great leaders grew up in the country.
"It's nice to spend your childhood days there.
"I miss you, but it's for your own good... "
Preparation for Battle!
Our military forces are ready
to counterattack the enemy in the Philippines.
The target enemy tanks
are hit without fail in the firing drill.
Air-raid Drill!
Fire bombs!
Young"firemen"rush to the scene.
"We're yet too young to go to war, but
"we're old enough to defend our homes
"from air-raids... "
What's funny?
Students from Taiwan in Tokyo
had a rally to thank the draft system
before the Imperial Palace.
Determined to attack the British Isles,
Hitler called a national assembly.
The Fuhrer proposed to joint forces with Italy
to attack England.
The Italian Foreign Minister stood up
and applauded to encourage the Germans.
Hitler visited a munitions factory in Berlin
and made a 40 minute address to the workers
to stir up their morale.
He pointed out the British desire
to expand their colonies ever further.
It's vital to destroy them for all mankind.
We fight for this ideal...
What's up?
Sudo's back.
Hi!
The teacher told me.
Recovered?
Yes, but no gym.
A problem.
Why?
Two vice-captains.
I quit.
Settled.
How?
The teacher said...
Sudo's not well yet. Shinji keeps the job.
I say...
What?
Sudo's better.
Why?
It was his job.
What's that?
Objection?
You defy me?
No.
Not at all.
I've brought some sweets for you.
Thanks. See my wife.
So Shinji helps you.
He works hard.
I was worried at first, but he's doing well.
Better than I expected.
He knows how to flatter his boss.
I don't!
Take it easy. We're glad to see you getting along.
You like sweets?
She's nearly deaf.
I like it.
You're quiet.
Afraid?
Of what?
The boys will tease you for walking with me.
No.
I'll go home alone.
Go back.
Don't be a hero.
I know. You look scared.
I'm not...
Forget it.
Thanks. Goodbye.
I'm not...
I'm not a coward!
Not a flatterer!
Takeshi.
For you.
Grape sugar. You like it, don't you?
Shinji says...
Shinji?
No more stories.
No more
Liar!
You know a lot more stories.
Like "Pegasus Ravine. "
You didn't tell it.
I forgot.
Liar!
No vice-captain.
What?
I'm of no help. You don't need me.
Do nothing. Just follow me.
No fuss.
I quit.
No stories, no vice-captain.
Let's go!
Shinji.
Come to my house.
I'd better not.
A secret. It'll be okay.
Next Sunday, at two.
Come in.
Sit down.
My family's out.
Have some.
Welcome.
Great!
What a collection!
It's a secret. I won't lend them.
Going to junior high?
Just us two.
And Ohara.
He won't.
No?
He's poor. He can't afford it.
His time is short.
He became a dictator while I was away.
He bullies you?
Makes you a slave?
You hate him?
Do you?
All right.
I'll beat him.
You can't.
No match.
Futoshi lost.
No one is stronger.
How about two?
No way.
Three?
No. He's not alone.
Come.
It's a sanctuary. You're special.
Come.
Futoshi's here.
Come in.
He beat Futoshi, but can he beat us all?
Not now. We'll have more.
Why Shinji?
He was bullied.
He might betray us.
No.
He won't.
We're comrades. We're six.
We need twenty.
Then we'll beat Takeshi.
Are you in?
No?
No revenge?
You see?
You stay beaten?
Speak!
I'II...
...fight.
No betrayal?
Well?
No.
Come in.
Boats and fishing rigs.
We're safe here.
Tell me.
What?
A story.
"750 Miles Across Enemy Land. "
I'll like that.
Takeshi would beat me if he found us talking.
All right.
It's a long story. We'll need days.
They followed us.
I was careful, but...
Sis!
Who?
Me.
Don't interfere!
Go away!
Go!
Shinji, Takeshi's here.
Go upstairs. I missed you.
I went to the studio.
I had to be armed.
Look.
With this, I'm invincible.
No enemy kids.
The photographer's sick.
The picture isn't finished.
It'll take a while.
I'll go there again.
And...
The teacher said you'd stay vice-captain.
I punished Futoshi.
Do you like that pig?
Are you leaving so soon?
Stop!
Don't sing!
Who?
Who put this in my desk?
Not me. Just...
Who?
You?
No.
No!
The teacher!
Good morning, sir.
Don't go!
Akiko!
No!
Seiji! Don't leave me!
What's up?
Forget it.
Sis went crazy.
Where?
The station. Her boyfriend got drafted.
She cried.
Dad beat her up. He's taking her home.
Akiko, stand up.
On your feet!
Shame!
Traitor!
You can talk with me now.
You can talk with me.
Why?
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
We'll beat him.
Takeshi?
At lunch time.
The others?
I don't know.
Get them.
Wait!
I'll go. Move!
Why not come out?
The others?
What?
Fight?
No chance.
What?
You lost.
It's here.
Damn you!
You think you can win?
Your days are over.
Give up.
Give up!
Kiyoshi!
Hit him!
Come on!
Sorry.
"Sorry?"
Don't you hate him?
You said you did.
It's true.
He bullied me. He made me a slave.
Hit him.
Sure!
Aim!
Shinji.
I pass.
You hate him.
He bullied you.
Go ahead.
Again.
Nice buckle.
Can I?
No.
It's my father's.
Stingy.
No!
Why not?
Give it to me.
Takeshi wants Shinji...
to replace him as class captain.
They're equally bright.
I have no objections.
You?
I'm a refugee from Tokyo.
I recommend Sudo.
I'm not fully recovered yet.
But I...
I can't shout.
Do it!
I can't control class.
Wait.
Modesty is good, but
Sudo is weak.
I think Shinji is better.
Tell me.
I helped you.
Why not a story?
All right.
A thriller.
One that'll terrify me.
By Edgar Alan Poe?
But I don't remember well.
Go ahead.
No!
You're boss!
You.
You're boss!
Come and look!
Takeshi.
Why?
He's limping.
Is it Takeshi?
What's wrong?
He'll tell on us. What'll we do?
He won't.
Why not?
He can't squeal.
He's not the type.
Keep standing.
He said he fell.
It was a lie.
Who did it?
Quiet!
Who did it?
All right.
I had fights at your age.
I know.
But your bodies aren't yours.
They're dedicated to the country.
Don't hurt them in silly fights.
Understand?
Sit!
Page 9.
Read it.
Suzuki, try.
"Juraku Mansion.
"After Oda, Hideyoshi unified the nation.
"Further, he had an ambition
to conquer foreign countries, too.
"He was born to a peasant's family.
"After his father died,
"he was sent to a temple. However,
"he studied martial arts... "
Come to my house.
I remember a story.
Say nothing.
Don't pity me.
Don't talk.
Enough!
Don't think you're boss.
To win, be smarter and join forces.
Yes?
What is it?
About Takeshi.
He's had enough.
He won't be a bully again.
I disagree.
Don't give him a chance.
Never.
August 2, 1945 Toyama was bombed
It's burning!
The sky's red!
We can see it well.
Japan lost the war!
Who said so?
Terrible!
What'll happen next?
What's up?
Sis...
Mom!
Mom. Sis is crazy.
I'm not.
Seiji's coming back!
He called the police from Ishikawa.
He's safe.
Congratulations!
We lost, but I'm glad it's over...
You're glad? Outrageous!
Shinji!
Here I am.
I came as soon as I could.
I'm happy.
I'm happy!
"Home of a Dead Soldier"
How could you come so soon?
My husband got a ticket.
Officials' privilege.
Shinji's out on an errand.
He's washing his feet.
Have you seen him?
He must be glad.
Shinji, are you happy? Come in.
Shinji's mother.
I know.
Thank you for taking care of him.
Please come in.
Talk later.
Then...
He'll return to Tokyo?
Will you take him back?
What are you doing?
Tokyo is ruined, but we'll be together.
Sure.
That's better. But...
It's so abrupt.
I'm sorry.
Don't be.
My son will never return.
Why?
A fight?
What's up?
Takeshi!
I'm returning to Tokyo.
Tomorrow.
The one o'clock train.
Or our tickets will expire.
Okay?
Finished?
You were better off here.
They bombed hard.
Many died... hundreds, thousands!
You were lucky.
You were among gentle people here,
living in peace...
Stop!
What are you singing?
It's a song to send soldiers to war.
Don't sing it!
What else?
Any song, but no military songs.
No other songs.
Not that one.
Who cares? Go on.
Your responsibility.
The Americans aren't here.
You'll be accused.
Sing a military song.
They don't know any other songs. Objection?
I'm not responsible for this.
Sing!
You can.
Grandpa.
I've got to go.
Where to?
It's coming.
Thank you all for everything.
I want to go home, too.
You will.
I hate it here.
Be patient.
Dear...
Thank you, Brother-in-law.
Thank you all.
Don't be a nuisance.
Come here.
Come!
Shut the window.
Summer has gone The wind thistle in the air
floating in one's longing
Left in the blue sky,
my heart is painted in summer colors
Come out of a dream, I'm in the midst of a night
Even though the long winter has closed our windows,
I'm still calling...
The dreams are after all, memories of the past and the future
Summer festival and lanterns in the night fall,
synchronize with my throbbing heart
But now, August is fireworks in my dream
My heart is painted in summer colors
Awake from sleep, it was a dream
The long shadow spreading into the night
to the stardust filled sky
The dreams are after all, memories of the past and the future
Summer has gone The wind thistle in the air
floating in one's longing
Now August is fireworks in my dream
My heart is painted in summer colors
Directed by MASAHIRO SHINODA