Haruo...
Humans came from the sea,
so why can't we live in the sea?
It's my fault.
No, it's not. Dammit!
No... We're not through.
Hey. What is that?
-A map? -What is that?
The battery's dead.
The old man and the mad scientist
didn't just research
what would sink, but also, what would rise up and recorded it.
I knew it.
Is that what you mean by Japan will return?
Thank goodness!
Thank you, Mr. Onodera!
The numbers are the order that they'll rise up.
We need to go to the first place that will rise up.
Are we close?
It's not far on the map.
Mr. Onodera, we'll be saved if we can make it, right?
We'll be saved?
I want to go there!
-Me too! -If there's even a chance, let's go!
Moss grows on the north side.
I'm in luck.
How much longer?
-We're here. -What?
It should be around here.
There's no land anywhere.
The land may not rise up right now.
Isn't that right?
Then when?
Today, or in ten years, or in one hundred years.
You're kidding!
I'm so totally in luck!
Is this a balloon?
Will it fly?
Yes, if I can repair it.
You're amazing, KITE!
But where do we ride?
-One person can ride it. -What?
It's been nice knowing you.
What started as a whim is now over.
Take care of the old man.
Later!
What about us?
Hang in there!
Are you kidding me?
It had KITE's mark on it.
It's KITE's balloon.
The current is blowing just right.
There's got to be at least one surviving base.
Go, what's this?
That's KITE's.
He said the battery was dead.
Why is it working?
My luck will hold!
The wind is always on my side!
My luck will hold!
I've never lost!
I got it!
It's connected to the Internet!
You're right!
That's what the balloon was for!
These balloons are used so you can connect to the Web all over the world!
I can do this!
I can't lose!
It went off!
KITE...
It's a helicopter!
-Hey! -Hey!
-It found us by GPS! -Hey!
-KITE called it! -Hey!
I'm coming down now! How many are there?
Three!
There's one more person too!
KITE rode away on a balloon!
But why didn't KITE call these guys sooner?
We happened to be nearby when we spotted KITE's signal.
You guys are incredibly lucky.
He trusted in luck?
That guy would never depend on luck.
KITE...
He'll be fine.
He'll come floating down out of the sky somewhere,
looking like he has it all under control.
Yes.
That's Fuji.
Ayumu?
-Ayumu? -Are you all right?
It looks like she passed out!
ADMISSION UNIT
RESURRECTION
Ayumu! You're all right!
A major Asian country has disappeared.
A natural disaster that humanity has never experienced before has caused
Japan along with a section of surrounding countries to disappear into the ocean.
The number of missing and dead is predicted to reach a number
that has no past comparisons, but it will take a few days to grasp.
Meanwhile, an international conference will be held soon
centered around Russia, American and China regarding future territorial issues.
-There's a critical case! -On my way.
Please explain the situation to her.
What did the doctor say?
This isn't easy to say.
The wound has become infected.
You've developed suppurative osteomyelitis.
Is that bad?
If left unchecked, you could die.
To save your life, your leg will need to be amputated.
ADMISSION UNIT
SURGERY IN PROGRESS
KITE HAS UPLOADED A VIDEO. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AYUMU!
Hurry, while she's not around.
I've started filming!
Ayumu, happy birthday!
Ms. Mutoh, happy 15th birthday.
I'm grateful that we met.
I look forward to hanging out more.
Fifteen years old?
In the eyes of the Yakushima Jomon Sugi, you're still an unpollinated little brat.
Unfortunately, though, you're human.
Comăneci was at her peak at age 14.
In other words, your physical abilities will only go downhill from here.
My condolences.
It's time to enjoy your favorite things!
I'm always rooting for you, dear.
Today marks a new beginning!
Will this really arrive on her birthday?
What an old worrywart you are.
"Old"? How dare you!
Jeez! Nobody here likes that!
I'm home.
I got all the stuff Mom saved in the cloud and on her social media accounts.
All right!
I wonder if it's okay to look.
Probably. Her password was on that ring, after all.
There's a ton of stuff.
It's a record of Dad and all of us.
Wow! That's Mom!
What are you taking a photo of?
Look at you! You're always ready to eat yams.
That's because the ones you make are delicious, Dad!
You need to be able to eat anything so that you'll be fine wherever you go.
I'm not worried! I'll marry Daddy when I grow up!
Ayumu! You can't have Koichiro!
You're so mean, Mom!
Not that again!
I want to read this.
Isn't there anything else?
Your mother wants to read this, so let her.
YOU ARE VERY DARLING
Okay, fine.
-I'll let you! -Thank you.
"You were always very darling.
And now, look how big you've grown.
But you know, you haven't changed a single bit."
ESSAY PRESENTATION
"My dad put a lot of work into designing our new house.
It gives me a lot of pride.
But since we illuminate the plants in the yard,
we've become famous in our neighborhood. It's embarrassing.
I'm glad I have a big window in my room.
At night, the curtains are lit up by the colorful lights."
I want to live in Estonia.
CHILDREN NOW
Estonia is really modern, and KITE uses it as his base.
That's quite a dream you have!
With the Internet, the world is a lot smaller.
With a VR headset, you can get anything.
It doesn't matter where you are.
This country has too many earthquakes. I don't want to live here.
She kept so much.
Yes.
8 YEARS LATER
Japan!
Marching proudly into the stadium is Team Japan!
The population within Japan disappeared after the earthquakes,
but with the creation of the new island two years later, many Japanese returned.
Even now,
they return here one by one.
With the revival of Japan,
we pray for the success of the athletes of Japan at the Olympics.
All forms of remaining media have been scoured
for as many images as possible
of former Japan and saved in the archives.
Anyone can view them from anywhere around the world.
Feel free to visit the website anytime.
JAPANESE ARCHIVE ALBUM
SCENES OF JAPAN
UNDERGROUND ADULT CINEMA
Thank you for celebrating with us.
It's been 40 years since I started this store with the missus.
Come on, honey. You have more to say, right?
Like, "I'll take this opportunity to quit smoking."
Oh, knock it off.
I'm only running this shop out of habit. Who knows when we'll close.
Oh, honey! Quit putting on that tough attitude.
Thank you everyone for coming!
-Grandpa! -Mana!
We're filming now!
I've made up my mind. I will use my power for this child.
In this world, no life is useless.
Let's build it together!
A utopia where this child has dignity.
Yes!
Usually, on days when Mom comes home, we take the car and go out for dinner.
When we go for seafood, we go to the harbor.
If we know about a really good specialty restaurant,
we'll spend hours getting there if we have to.
I'm really fond of fresh, delicious food.
DOES THIS ONLY EXIST HERE? UNUSUAL PLANTS
Fujihatazao only exists here on Mt. Fuji.
It's a rare plant that's been designated a near-threatened species.
In the language of flowers, it means "live together."
TOMORROW, WE'RE SURE TO...
The information that Professor Tadokoro and Mr. Onodera stored in the archives
showed that though Japan would sink,
in around 100 years, it would rise again.
What's more, it stated in detail
what parts of Japan would rise again within two years,
five years, ten years, and fifty years.
Accordingly, parts of Japan did start to rise again.
Since it actually happened,
two years after the earthquakes,
countries from around the world, including the US
and Japan's neighbors, participated in a conference
that resulted in a treaty that preserved Japan's territory.
The whole world waited for the revival of the Japanese islands.
All these things were thanks to the accurate research and predictions
of Professor Tadokoro and Mr. Onodera.
My brother and I are
proud of the time we spent together with Mr. Onodera.
MORNING OF A NEW BEGINNING AUTHORS: AYUMU MUTOH, GO MUTOH
PROFESSOR MIYUKI TADOKORO
Yes!
While they have dual Japanese citizenship,
the Japanese athletes who chose Japan
are being given enthusiastic cheers and applause!
I could have represented Estonia too. It doesn't matter to me.
Congratulations, Go.
Next, it's my turn.
KITE IS STREAMING LIVE NOW.
Let's start the broadcast soon.
THIS SONG...
This song goes out to you who made a brave choice.
The flow of time doesn't stop and things continue to change.
Beautiful scenery and people will disappear someday
and transform into new scenery and people.
Since ancient times, the country of my birth was
called the land of the rising sun,
which is the origin of our national flag.
I happened to be born in this era.
I happened to be born to Koichiro of Japan
and Mari of the Philippines.
I happened to live through a disaster
and survived thanks to the people I happened to meet.
I am here thanks to
the foundation laid by
the blessings of the wise people that I encountered during that time.
You could say they were family,
a group,
or in more general terms, the nation.
My name is Ayumu.
My mother and father gave me this name because they wanted me
to keep moving forward, no matter the situation.
I will make the most of my life.
I will live with the memories of the wise people who are my foundation.
I will live for the wise people
who are sure to be born in the future.
Though many things may happen,
and I may feel like I can't go on
after things that I can't bear to see happen,
I'll always be looking ahead
and moving forward.
Though the sun may set,
it will always rise again.
Subtitle translation by Brian Athey