1 00:00:16,760 --> 00:00:17,874 Attention! 2 00:00:19,800 --> 00:00:20,868 Present arms! 3 00:00:24,840 --> 00:00:28,833 THE ARMY 4 00:00:49,922 --> 00:00:51,832 In 1866, 5 00:00:52,762 --> 00:00:55,799 the Kokura fortress 6 00:00:55,882 --> 00:01:00,875 was besieged by the Lord of Choshu. 7 00:01:01,923 --> 00:01:04,880 In the same time, in the Shimonoseki Straits, 8 00:01:08,803 --> 00:01:11,953 Western ships were waiting to attack. 9 00:01:14,884 --> 00:01:17,795 Right then, 10 00:01:19,885 --> 00:01:22,877 the fire of civil war was raging in Japan. 11 00:01:24,885 --> 00:01:29,878 Fratricidal fights were the biggest danger for the country. 12 00:01:48,967 --> 00:01:49,955 They're coming! 13 00:01:50,767 --> 00:01:51,881 We're going. Take care. 14 00:01:51,967 --> 00:01:54,924 - We'll catch up with you. Be careful. - Yes. 15 00:01:55,848 --> 00:01:58,919 Hurry up, there's no much time. Take everything. 16 00:02:00,968 --> 00:02:02,878 Hurry up, my daughter. 17 00:02:03,808 --> 00:02:06,800 Come on, their almost here! 18 00:02:09,848 --> 00:02:14,762 Tomonosho, stop daydreaming. Hurry up, we must leave! 19 00:02:14,848 --> 00:02:18,806 Father, they'll win anyway. There's nothing we can do. 20 00:02:18,969 --> 00:02:21,801 Shut up, don't talk nonsense! 21 00:02:22,809 --> 00:02:24,799 Take care of the banner. 22 00:02:31,971 --> 00:02:36,761 They're recruits, they worship the Emperor. They're better 23 00:02:36,931 --> 00:02:39,763 Haven't you finished yet? Give it to me! 24 00:02:41,771 --> 00:02:43,921 Our lineage is our wealth. 25 00:02:44,811 --> 00:02:46,801 Don't forget this. 26 00:02:49,892 --> 00:02:51,882 Takeuchi, what's happening? 27 00:02:52,812 --> 00:02:55,769 I'm afraid everything's over. 28 00:02:55,813 --> 00:02:57,882 Has the fortress fallen? Is that it? 29 00:02:57,972 --> 00:02:59,768 Yes. 30 00:02:59,853 --> 00:03:02,890 We set it on fire ourselves. Rather than... 31 00:03:03,893 --> 00:03:05,723 Come. 32 00:03:06,933 --> 00:03:09,730 Bring a bandage, woman. 33 00:03:09,894 --> 00:03:12,726 It's only a scratch. 34 00:03:21,774 --> 00:03:22,967 Thank you very much. 35 00:03:25,775 --> 00:03:28,732 - Can you bring me a drop of tea? - Yes. 36 00:03:32,975 --> 00:03:38,845 I want you to keep the "Great History of Japan" volumes for me. 37 00:03:38,936 --> 00:03:43,804 Take them as a token of our friendship 38 00:03:43,936 --> 00:03:45,766 All right. 39 00:03:46,856 --> 00:03:49,813 My father dedicated his life to copying them. 40 00:03:50,777 --> 00:03:54,770 The prince Mitsukuni compiled it in order to show 41 00:03:54,857 --> 00:03:56,767 the bond between lord and subject. 42 00:03:56,817 --> 00:03:58,852 I know that. I'll keep them like a treasure. 43 00:04:10,819 --> 00:04:13,811 As a samurai, I'll die for my lord. 44 00:04:13,979 --> 00:04:17,813 The situation will only get worse. 45 00:04:18,819 --> 00:04:21,856 The Westerners are waiting for their moment. 46 00:04:21,940 --> 00:04:24,932 This war between the clans must stop. 47 00:04:24,980 --> 00:04:28,768 A lot of innocent blood is spilled. 48 00:04:30,940 --> 00:04:32,816 Count on my gratitude. 49 00:04:35,981 --> 00:04:37,733 Mr. Takeuchi! 50 00:04:39,981 --> 00:04:42,733 Mother! Fire! 51 00:04:42,861 --> 00:04:43,975 Come on, hurry up! 52 00:04:58,783 --> 00:05:03,903 "THE GREAT HISTORY OF JAPAN - BY MITO MITSUKUNI" 53 00:05:08,903 --> 00:05:13,931 1896, AFTER THE SINO-JAPANESE WAR 54 00:05:16,784 --> 00:05:19,855 "THE GREAT HISTORY OF JAPAN - BY MITO MITSUKUNI" 55 00:05:19,904 --> 00:05:24,897 June will be here any moment now. Then, July and August. 56 00:05:25,785 --> 00:05:28,777 Summer brings change with it. 57 00:05:28,945 --> 00:05:32,824 I ran away with my parents and my sister. 58 00:05:32,906 --> 00:05:36,785 This stain of sweat is from that time. 59 00:05:37,746 --> 00:05:40,738 You always tell this story these days. 60 00:05:40,826 --> 00:05:42,941 It was a crucial period for me. 61 00:05:43,866 --> 00:05:46,982 For one, Mr. Takeuchi gave me this book. 62 00:05:48,747 --> 00:05:51,739 After that I met Mr. Yamagata. 63 00:05:52,867 --> 00:05:55,824 I came to fraternize with enemy soldiers, 64 00:05:56,787 --> 00:06:01,735 among them Yamagata, who was an officer. 65 00:06:02,988 --> 00:06:08,779 While I was squandering my life, Yamagata was going up. 66 00:06:08,908 --> 00:06:11,785 He then got important positions. 67 00:06:11,988 --> 00:06:14,820 Now he's running the Defense Department. 68 00:06:14,989 --> 00:06:17,741 Without any doubt, a great man. 69 00:06:18,869 --> 00:06:20,904 Mother, is anything the matter? 70 00:06:21,749 --> 00:06:23,944 - Why? - Just asking. 71 00:06:24,750 --> 00:06:27,742 What could have happened? Waka went shopping. 72 00:06:27,830 --> 00:06:31,823 - Winning the war is wonderful. - Why're you saying that? 73 00:06:32,830 --> 00:06:35,980 The winners' houses are in a perpetual celebration. 74 00:06:37,831 --> 00:06:40,947 - A pity nothing happens. - Fool! 75 00:06:41,831 --> 00:06:43,900 Would you prefer a death? 76 00:06:51,952 --> 00:06:53,828 Listen, Tomohiko. 77 00:06:53,872 --> 00:06:58,740 Winning or dying is all the same. You have to fight for your country. 78 00:06:58,872 --> 00:07:04,788 We must thank those who'll die for us. 79 00:07:04,952 --> 00:07:06,828 - Don't you think so? - Yes. 80 00:07:06,873 --> 00:07:09,784 - Mr. Takagi, are you in? - I'm coming. 81 00:07:19,954 --> 00:07:23,866 - Bad news. - What? Please, come in. 82 00:07:27,875 --> 00:07:28,943 Thank you. 83 00:07:30,835 --> 00:07:35,988 You'll see: Russia, Germany and France will want us to give Liaodong back. 84 00:07:36,796 --> 00:07:41,744 I heard that. It's only Chinese chit-chat. 85 00:07:41,836 --> 00:07:43,951 I'm afraid you're wrong. 86 00:07:44,756 --> 00:07:48,873 Bullshit! Too many of ours died there. 87 00:07:48,957 --> 00:07:53,985 China gave us Taiwan and Liaodong in reparation. 88 00:07:54,837 --> 00:07:57,794 The peninsula is ours. 89 00:07:57,878 --> 00:07:58,946 - By the force of right. - Sure. 90 00:07:59,797 --> 00:08:01,787 Those countries shouldn't interfere. 91 00:08:01,837 --> 00:08:04,794 - It's not their business. - Categorically. 92 00:08:04,878 --> 00:08:10,794 But I'm told officers and soldiers cry when hearing that. 93 00:08:10,839 --> 00:08:13,876 - Like anyone else would. - I'm back. 94 00:08:20,839 --> 00:08:24,877 - I'll make him his favourite dish. - Very well, Waka. 95 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:30,954 Mr. Takagi, 96 00:08:32,800 --> 00:08:37,874 in the candy store I heard we were going to give Liaodong back. 97 00:08:40,001 --> 00:08:41,956 That is not woman's stuff. 98 00:08:42,801 --> 00:08:45,793 We must pay attention to important things. 99 00:08:49,922 --> 00:08:52,993 Very well. I'm going. 100 00:08:53,962 --> 00:08:57,796 - Where to? - Tokyo. To make myself heard. 101 00:08:57,843 --> 00:09:00,880 - Tokyo? - Yes. 102 00:09:00,923 --> 00:09:05,758 I won't calm down. I'll tell Yamagata what I think. He'll listen to me! 103 00:09:05,883 --> 00:09:07,918 "Welcome home town of Kokura" 104 00:09:42,926 --> 00:09:45,918 Father'd like this. 105 00:09:45,966 --> 00:09:48,877 - The Tokio parade must be better. - That's for sure. 106 00:09:49,807 --> 00:09:52,002 - Banzai! - A cable, ma'am. 107 00:10:05,808 --> 00:10:09,959 "Mr. Takagi very ill. Come right away. Yamagata." 108 00:11:06,013 --> 00:11:07,809 This way, please. 109 00:11:14,894 --> 00:11:15,882 Come in. 110 00:11:37,976 --> 00:11:39,772 Daddy. 111 00:11:41,976 --> 00:11:43,852 Daddy, it's me. 112 00:11:45,857 --> 00:11:48,928 - What happened? - I'm happy to see you. 113 00:11:53,937 --> 00:11:55,972 Call if you need me. 114 00:12:01,937 --> 00:12:04,894 The cable said you were very ill. 115 00:12:04,978 --> 00:12:09,926 When I was shouting at Yamagata, I had a heart-attack. 116 00:12:10,858 --> 00:12:14,851 - But now I'm much better. - I'm so happy. 117 00:12:15,939 --> 00:12:19,010 I saw the parade, it was moving. 118 00:12:19,819 --> 00:12:23,015 I'd have liked having been there. 119 00:12:23,819 --> 00:12:27,857 I got mad when I heard about the Triple Intervention. 120 00:12:29,940 --> 00:12:31,816 You see... 121 00:12:31,980 --> 00:12:35,814 I was also very furious. I came to Tokyo furious. 122 00:12:35,861 --> 00:12:38,772 Yamagata received me and agreed to hear me out. 123 00:12:39,820 --> 00:12:42,015 I told him what was on my mind. 124 00:12:42,901 --> 00:12:45,893 He said he shared my point of view, 125 00:12:45,942 --> 00:12:49,935 that it was a common sentiment. 126 00:12:49,982 --> 00:12:53,861 That the entire Japanese people shared it. 127 00:12:53,942 --> 00:12:57,935 That he also found it intolerable. 128 00:12:58,863 --> 00:13:00,011 What did he tell you? 129 00:13:00,823 --> 00:13:02,973 When the three Powers intervened, 130 00:13:03,823 --> 00:13:07,019 there were meetings hold to decide what our position would be. 131 00:13:07,943 --> 00:13:10,775 They shouldn't have interfered. 132 00:13:10,864 --> 00:13:15,892 Our soldiers died conquering that land. 133 00:13:16,864 --> 00:13:22,939 We shouldn't give it back, but the army is not strong enough. 134 00:13:23,945 --> 00:13:26,856 We must put up with this humiliation, 135 00:13:26,985 --> 00:13:30,943 stifle our tears, 136 00:13:34,945 --> 00:13:36,775 for the motherland. 137 00:13:44,907 --> 00:13:48,819 On the 10th of May, His Imperial Majesty 138 00:13:48,907 --> 00:13:51,978 announced a retrocession decree. 139 00:13:53,027 --> 00:13:59,864 The burden of this terrible decision fell upon his men. 140 00:14:00,947 --> 00:14:05,019 That's why my words were useless, 141 00:14:06,788 --> 00:14:09,984 even if my ignorance made me rush on. 142 00:14:10,868 --> 00:14:12,937 I crossed the line. 143 00:14:17,909 --> 00:14:23,858 But I can not forget this imposition. 144 00:14:23,989 --> 00:14:27,868 I'm sure that, in the end, we'll win. 145 00:14:29,030 --> 00:14:31,907 - We'll take revenge on the Russians. - Yes. 146 00:14:37,031 --> 00:14:40,819 Tomohiko, what'd you like to be? 147 00:14:43,831 --> 00:14:47,824 - I want to be a soldier. - Really? Very well. 148 00:14:47,872 --> 00:14:49,987 I want to go the Military Academy. 149 00:14:50,832 --> 00:14:51,946 All right. 150 00:14:52,872 --> 00:14:58,025 In 1883, the Emperor promulgated the Imperial Military Code. 151 00:14:58,992 --> 00:15:04,862 Loyalty, courtesy, courage, honor and temperance. 152 00:15:04,993 --> 00:15:11,865 Being a soldier is the best way to abide by His principles. 153 00:15:11,953 --> 00:15:13,021 Yes. 154 00:15:17,834 --> 00:15:19,869 Daddy, are you feeling all right? 155 00:15:23,875 --> 00:15:25,990 - Open the window. - Yes. 156 00:15:28,835 --> 00:15:32,907 - There's more hustle and bustle in Tokyo, than in the fields... - That's true. 157 00:15:36,956 --> 00:15:39,833 I hardly notice the difference. 158 00:15:43,956 --> 00:15:47,868 - Did you pay your respects at the castle? - No, I came right here. 159 00:15:48,837 --> 00:15:49,951 Irresponsible! 160 00:15:50,917 --> 00:15:54,875 On your first visit, you have to honor the castle. 161 00:15:56,797 --> 00:15:57,945 - Go right away. - Good... 162 00:16:57,843 --> 00:16:59,958 - Are you Tomohiko? - Yes. 163 00:17:02,042 --> 00:17:04,874 I did my very best. 164 00:17:07,883 --> 00:17:11,955 His last words were: "Be a good soldier, Tomohiko." 165 00:17:54,887 --> 00:17:59,835 Unshakable determination and perseverance. 166 00:18:00,047 --> 00:18:04,837 1904- Orders are given to destroy the Russians 167 00:18:06,968 --> 00:18:12,963 While returning with his father's ashes, Tomohiko enlisted... 168 00:18:13,809 --> 00:18:18,929 as an infantryman, but... 169 00:18:40,890 --> 00:18:42,004 What happened to you? 170 00:18:44,971 --> 00:18:47,040 Nishina! 171 00:18:47,931 --> 00:18:49,921 - You're alive! - Yes. 172 00:18:49,971 --> 00:18:51,926 Where were you wounded? 173 00:18:52,972 --> 00:18:55,849 - I see they got you in the leg. - Guess so. 174 00:18:55,892 --> 00:18:58,007 They wounded me a couple of times. 175 00:18:59,933 --> 00:19:02,048 I wasn't able to fight in the Hoten campaign. 176 00:19:04,013 --> 00:19:05,843 I'm worse. 177 00:19:06,973 --> 00:19:12,047 Well, anyway, I'm here. Ever since we got here I've got a fever. 178 00:19:12,894 --> 00:19:15,851 Already in the Academy you used to fall sick often. 179 00:19:16,054 --> 00:19:18,009 I'm very unlucky. 180 00:19:22,054 --> 00:19:24,965 Come on. A good soldier doesn't grumble. 181 00:19:25,814 --> 00:19:30,934 I know. But what kind of a soldier is one that goes to war and can't fight? 182 00:19:31,055 --> 00:19:35,969 I got the fever during the Shaga battle. 183 00:19:36,935 --> 00:19:38,925 I thought they'd send me to Hoten, 184 00:19:39,855 --> 00:19:41,924 but here I am. 185 00:19:42,976 --> 00:19:45,887 I'm a mess, but I'm an officer. 186 00:19:46,937 --> 00:19:49,848 My father'd be ashamed with me. 187 00:19:49,896 --> 00:19:50,964 Enough! 188 00:19:54,857 --> 00:19:58,053 It's not your fault. One doesn't choose being sick. 189 00:19:58,857 --> 00:20:04,055 I'm so ashamed, I didn't write to my mother and wife. 190 00:20:04,978 --> 00:20:08,015 - I haven't, not since I'm here. - Stupid. 191 00:20:08,858 --> 00:20:10,006 Don't you think? 192 00:20:10,858 --> 00:20:13,008 Imagine how worried they must be. 193 00:20:13,898 --> 00:20:17,936 - You're neglecting your duty. - My duty is to fight. 194 00:20:18,019 --> 00:20:22,933 - That's why I'd rather be dead. - What're you saying!? 195 00:20:37,980 --> 00:20:42,815 A soldier doesn't get to choose when and where to die. 196 00:20:45,061 --> 00:20:49,896 At least, you'll be able to fight when you'll get well. 197 00:20:52,061 --> 00:20:53,857 Look at me. 198 00:21:01,903 --> 00:21:05,019 I lost my place on the battlefield. 199 00:21:06,063 --> 00:21:10,817 But I'll get another one in the future. 200 00:21:13,023 --> 00:21:14,978 I have a goal. 201 00:21:16,063 --> 00:21:19,897 Abide by the five Imperial principles. 202 00:21:21,024 --> 00:21:24,016 I could devote my life to them. 203 00:21:25,984 --> 00:21:27,052 Don't worry. 204 00:21:28,945 --> 00:21:32,061 There're thousands of ways to serve one's country. 205 00:21:38,026 --> 00:21:41,860 The sound of footsteps marks the return of the soldiers... 206 00:21:41,906 --> 00:21:44,021 ...from a heroic battle. 207 00:21:44,866 --> 00:21:48,824 But a sad Takagi Tomohiko returns to his town, 208 00:21:48,866 --> 00:21:51,858 not from the war, but from the hospital. 209 00:22:01,868 --> 00:22:02,902 Sir. 210 00:22:04,828 --> 00:22:07,820 - Mr. Komatsu has arrived. - Very well. 211 00:22:11,868 --> 00:22:13,903 "The Great History of Japan - BY MITO MITSUKUNI" 212 00:22:14,868 --> 00:22:15,936 Mr. Takagi, 213 00:22:16,028 --> 00:22:20,021 Mr. Takeya and myself have talked about you. 214 00:22:20,949 --> 00:22:27,024 Your shop is ancient and it'd be a pity closing it. 215 00:22:28,070 --> 00:22:31,949 We'd rather put it off a couple of years, 216 00:22:32,830 --> 00:22:36,823 and, in the meantime, help you keeping it afloat. 217 00:22:36,910 --> 00:22:41,984 - Thank you. - Well, you have been sick. 218 00:22:42,911 --> 00:22:45,948 It's not only about the borrowed money you have lost, 219 00:22:46,031 --> 00:22:49,910 but also about your guarantees. 220 00:22:50,072 --> 00:22:53,906 We're not that strict. Dedicate yourself to your shop. 221 00:22:54,072 --> 00:22:56,824 I'm most grateful for your help. 222 00:22:56,872 --> 00:22:57,940 There's nothing to it. 223 00:22:59,873 --> 00:23:01,988 You spend a lot of time reading. 224 00:23:02,872 --> 00:23:07,820 It's important studying books, but, as well, the real world. 225 00:23:08,073 --> 00:23:12,908 You shouldn't guarantee too easily others' debts. 226 00:23:13,914 --> 00:23:17,030 That's how the real world is, and its consequences. 227 00:23:17,994 --> 00:23:21,031 - Have some tea. - Shouldn't have taken the trouble. 228 00:23:21,074 --> 00:23:24,827 We're very grateful for your help. 229 00:23:24,874 --> 00:23:25,988 There's nothing to it. 230 00:23:30,875 --> 00:23:32,023 I'd like you to confirm something. 231 00:23:32,875 --> 00:23:38,983 I heard that two officers in Yoyogi want to fly in an airplane. 232 00:23:39,915 --> 00:23:42,065 - Is it true? - It seems so. 233 00:23:42,916 --> 00:23:44,030 They're no birds... 234 00:23:44,996 --> 00:23:47,907 If they make it, it'll be heroic. 235 00:23:47,996 --> 00:23:53,991 - That's why they want to try. - They'll surely crash. 236 00:23:55,037 --> 00:23:56,947 Why take the chance? 237 00:23:57,037 --> 00:23:58,913 They won't accomplish anything. 238 00:23:58,998 --> 00:24:00,032 That's sheer madness. 239 00:24:00,077 --> 00:24:04,912 They should better practice shooting than play birds! 240 00:24:05,078 --> 00:24:07,910 What you say is out of line! 241 00:24:08,038 --> 00:24:12,828 Don't be that sure. The army is not for playing around. 242 00:24:12,878 --> 00:24:15,028 These men put their lives on the line. 243 00:24:15,839 --> 00:24:16,827 Know what? 244 00:24:17,079 --> 00:24:19,034 You should shut up. 245 00:24:20,999 --> 00:24:24,992 How dare you talk to me like this? 246 00:24:25,959 --> 00:24:27,027 Brat! 247 00:24:28,999 --> 00:24:30,033 Excuse me. 248 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:36,993 If you are so insolent, don't expect me to help you. 249 00:24:37,920 --> 00:24:39,068 Mr. Komatsu. 250 00:24:42,961 --> 00:24:44,871 Forgive him, please. 251 00:24:45,881 --> 00:24:47,836 Mr. Komatsu. 252 00:25:18,004 --> 00:25:19,834 I'm sorry. 253 00:25:20,084 --> 00:25:23,872 I know I shouldn't have, but I couldn't help myself. 254 00:25:25,884 --> 00:25:30,958 Don't worry about it. He was wrong. But, sometimes, it's better to be quiet. 255 00:25:31,045 --> 00:25:34,082 Yes. Anyway, I shouldn't have got angry. 256 00:25:39,926 --> 00:25:43,838 Don't say that. You had your reasons. 257 00:25:43,966 --> 00:25:47,003 I'll go right now and ask him to forgive me. 258 00:25:48,007 --> 00:25:49,883 - Don't talk about the shop. - Why not? 259 00:25:50,046 --> 00:25:52,001 The debts are not mine. 260 00:25:52,086 --> 00:25:57,000 When I'll have paid my debts, I'll make a fresh start. 261 00:25:58,967 --> 00:26:03,915 - Did you think what we'll do for a living? - Not yet. 262 00:26:04,087 --> 00:26:09,957 But, first, I'll pay the debts and buy a smaller house. 263 00:26:11,928 --> 00:26:14,965 - I think that's a good idea. - Really? 264 00:26:15,928 --> 00:26:20,921 The shop's not working. We'd be better of as shopkeepers. 265 00:26:21,889 --> 00:26:25,927 Buying merchandise, selling it, making a profit. 266 00:26:26,050 --> 00:26:30,043 I'd feel safer like this and I think you would also. 267 00:26:33,930 --> 00:26:38,923 But it pains me to break off with the tradition of our ancestors. 268 00:26:40,971 --> 00:26:42,926 It is my fault. 269 00:26:43,051 --> 00:26:47,089 I failed as a soldier, and now as a businessman. 270 00:26:48,932 --> 00:26:53,049 - I'm good for nothing. - That's not true. You were a good soldier. 271 00:26:53,092 --> 00:26:59,008 You always say, houses included, that attitude makes the valor, 272 00:26:59,092 --> 00:27:03,085 and that's what you show each and every day. 273 00:27:06,932 --> 00:27:09,924 I'm proud of the way you... 274 00:27:10,013 --> 00:27:13,892 ...stood up to Mr. Komatsu. 275 00:27:14,893 --> 00:27:17,885 "The army is not for playing around." 276 00:27:18,894 --> 00:27:22,887 "Those men put their lives on the line." 277 00:27:23,054 --> 00:27:25,886 "Don't be that sure." 278 00:27:26,054 --> 00:27:29,046 Did you notice the way he looked? 279 00:27:33,055 --> 00:27:36,012 Don't worry, we'll be fine. 280 00:27:38,016 --> 00:27:44,011 The boy will take care of us, like you did, don't you think so? 281 00:27:51,097 --> 00:27:52,893 Shintaro. 282 00:27:54,097 --> 00:27:59,045 The boy will take care of us the same way you take care of him. 283 00:27:59,097 --> 00:28:02,850 Isn't it so, Shintaro? You'll take care of us. 284 00:28:05,097 --> 00:28:08,054 Ten years later 285 00:28:10,018 --> 00:28:11,973 Fukuoka 286 00:28:48,942 --> 00:28:52,900 - Nice, isn't it? - I should say so. 287 00:28:52,942 --> 00:28:54,897 Really beautiful. 288 00:28:56,942 --> 00:28:59,899 - You said you wanted three, didn't you? - Yes, three. 289 00:29:01,103 --> 00:29:05,857 - And soap for the laundry. - We've got a new one. 290 00:29:05,903 --> 00:29:08,860 - O yes? - You should try it. 291 00:29:15,903 --> 00:29:17,017 - Mother. - Yes? 292 00:29:17,104 --> 00:29:21,062 - Can I put it down now? - Wait, I'll take it now. 293 00:29:21,904 --> 00:29:24,975 You're like a girl, always at home. 294 00:29:26,025 --> 00:29:30,939 - But he helps me a lot. - That's lucky. 295 00:29:31,105 --> 00:29:33,937 - Your change. - Thank you. Goodbye. 296 00:29:37,066 --> 00:29:40,103 Let me clean you, you're all sweat. 297 00:29:42,026 --> 00:29:43,981 Shintaro, are you coming? 298 00:29:44,066 --> 00:29:46,977 You should go and play with them. 299 00:29:47,066 --> 00:29:49,021 We'll be at the river. 300 00:29:49,106 --> 00:29:51,903 I'll go change the baby. 301 00:30:01,907 --> 00:30:02,975 Shintaro. 302 00:30:03,987 --> 00:30:05,942 Go with your friends. 303 00:30:09,948 --> 00:30:11,062 Children should play. 304 00:30:12,068 --> 00:30:15,060 You stay all day long shut in the house. 305 00:30:19,029 --> 00:30:21,064 Come on, son, go out and play. 306 00:30:31,910 --> 00:30:34,981 Go, kid. At times, he looks very frail. 307 00:30:35,070 --> 00:30:39,028 - He's still young. - That's not the only reason I say that. 308 00:30:39,950 --> 00:30:42,987 Frail kids are more reliable. 309 00:30:43,030 --> 00:30:45,987 Maybe so, but you pamper him too much. 310 00:30:46,071 --> 00:30:47,947 Leave him to me. 311 00:30:47,991 --> 00:30:50,948 A mother knows what her child needs. 312 00:30:50,991 --> 00:30:52,025 Even so... 313 00:30:53,032 --> 00:30:56,103 Don't worry. This one'll be strong. 314 00:30:56,912 --> 00:30:58,947 I can see that from the way he carries his chest. 315 00:30:58,992 --> 00:31:02,063 He'll be like a fairy tale hero. 316 00:31:02,913 --> 00:31:04,948 He'll take care of you two. 317 00:31:04,993 --> 00:31:07,062 You said the same thing about Shintaro. 318 00:31:07,873 --> 00:31:10,944 Be patient, they're both very young. 319 00:31:11,034 --> 00:31:13,991 You'll see how Shintaro will be big and strong. 320 00:31:14,074 --> 00:31:16,951 With a stubborn father like his... 321 00:31:19,074 --> 00:31:23,032 Leave it be, or I won't find it later. 322 00:31:23,114 --> 00:31:24,944 It's better here. 323 00:31:24,994 --> 00:31:28,065 I'm running the shop. Please, let it be. 324 00:31:28,115 --> 00:31:30,912 - Hi, it's me. - Let it go already. 325 00:31:31,875 --> 00:31:34,025 - Hi, please, come in. - Thank you. 326 00:31:35,115 --> 00:31:40,029 Hi, doctor. How're you? Have you come to challenge me? 327 00:31:40,075 --> 00:31:44,989 No, I've been losing all the time lately. Though a doctor, I haven't won even once. 328 00:31:52,117 --> 00:31:55,996 Would you be interested in teaching? 329 00:31:56,877 --> 00:31:58,992 Teaching? What? 330 00:31:59,958 --> 00:32:02,027 An old school mate, Mr. Sakuragi, 331 00:32:02,117 --> 00:32:04,027 has a foundation. 332 00:32:04,918 --> 00:32:07,989 He's a good man, he gives money for public works 333 00:32:08,078 --> 00:32:12,071 He has more than 300 workers in his factory. 334 00:32:13,039 --> 00:32:17,907 It just happens he's looking for a teacher for his sons. 335 00:32:19,039 --> 00:32:21,029 You might be interested. 336 00:32:21,079 --> 00:32:22,989 - Please. - Thank you. 337 00:32:24,039 --> 00:32:27,031 It's a good opportunity. 338 00:32:27,120 --> 00:32:30,999 I've told him about you and he wants to meet you. 339 00:32:31,920 --> 00:32:36,948 I thank you, but... I don't know if I'm qualified. 340 00:32:37,041 --> 00:32:40,033 What? You're too qualified. 341 00:32:40,081 --> 00:32:43,038 Educating young people is important. 342 00:32:43,081 --> 00:32:44,877 What's the matter with you? 343 00:32:48,001 --> 00:32:52,869 Don't cry, boys don't cry. Tell me what happened. 344 00:32:52,922 --> 00:32:55,879 He wouldn't dive, so they picked up on him. 345 00:32:56,002 --> 00:32:58,913 Diving would've been foolish. 346 00:33:00,002 --> 00:33:01,957 Cone on, don't cry. 347 00:33:02,123 --> 00:33:04,033 - Good afternoon. - I'm coming. 348 00:33:10,083 --> 00:33:13,995 Well, I was thinking about finding another job. 349 00:33:14,924 --> 00:33:17,995 I think I'll go speak with your friend Sakuragi. 350 00:33:19,004 --> 00:33:21,961 What a heat! Unbearable. 351 00:33:24,124 --> 00:33:27,116 - A cigarette? - No, I don't smoke. 352 00:33:28,045 --> 00:33:32,117 Really? That's odd. I couldn't live without smoking. 353 00:33:33,005 --> 00:33:35,997 My wife gave me something for you. 354 00:33:36,885 --> 00:33:37,953 Please... 355 00:33:40,125 --> 00:33:42,877 What a nice watermelon! 356 00:33:43,926 --> 00:33:46,121 Thank you, but I couldn't accept. 357 00:33:47,046 --> 00:33:51,084 - Why not? - I don't know if I'll hire you. 358 00:33:52,007 --> 00:33:54,999 Accepting it would mean a compromise. 359 00:33:55,927 --> 00:34:00,078 Don't misunderstand me. It was my wife's idea. 360 00:34:01,127 --> 00:34:03,924 Even so, I couldn't accept. 361 00:34:10,048 --> 00:34:13,882 I've been told you fought in the war. 362 00:34:13,929 --> 00:34:15,998 - That's true. - I did also. 363 00:34:16,088 --> 00:34:18,920 - Really? - As a performer. 364 00:34:19,128 --> 00:34:24,042 My family has been in haulage for years. 365 00:34:25,049 --> 00:34:28,006 That's why I'm always in when a war breaks. 366 00:34:28,930 --> 00:34:31,967 I help the army with the supplies. 367 00:34:33,970 --> 00:34:35,925 Even then, 368 00:34:36,010 --> 00:34:39,126 I knew Japan must strengthen its military power. 369 00:34:40,131 --> 00:34:46,001 Even if it was ten years later, that war was different from the one with Russia. 370 00:34:46,051 --> 00:34:49,963 In that one, while going up the river Zin, 371 00:34:50,012 --> 00:34:55,040 the foreigners resisted. They wouldn't let us enter the city. 372 00:34:55,172 --> 00:35:00,165 But we managed to get in in the one with Russia. 373 00:35:01,132 --> 00:35:05,044 We went in from everywhere, until they offered us their houses. 374 00:35:05,093 --> 00:35:08,130 I stayed with an Italian family. 375 00:35:08,933 --> 00:35:11,128 And all that thanks to the military might of Japan. 376 00:35:21,133 --> 00:35:26,047 I'm afraid I've talked too much. It's high noon already. 377 00:35:28,014 --> 00:35:30,083 It's not much, but, please... 378 00:35:30,175 --> 00:35:33,132 - I came at the wrong moment. - Not at all. 379 00:35:33,935 --> 00:35:37,051 Besides, I've made you wait. I haven't stopped talking. 380 00:35:37,935 --> 00:35:39,925 Please, eat 381 00:35:40,015 --> 00:35:42,926 - Well, then... - Please. 382 00:35:46,976 --> 00:35:50,047 Forgive me, I've been wanting to ask you... 383 00:35:51,016 --> 00:35:53,927 - How much do I owe you? - What? 384 00:35:54,017 --> 00:35:57,975 - For the food. - Is this a joke? 385 00:35:58,017 --> 00:35:59,085 You see... 386 00:35:59,937 --> 00:36:03,053 You shouldn't have invited me to lunch. 387 00:36:05,057 --> 00:36:10,927 You thought the watermelon was a bribe, 388 00:36:11,938 --> 00:36:14,895 so I'll pay for my lunch. 389 00:36:14,978 --> 00:36:15,966 Don't you think so? 390 00:36:16,019 --> 00:36:17,974 Don't eat, then. 391 00:36:18,099 --> 00:36:20,009 Nobody's forcing you. 392 00:36:20,059 --> 00:36:23,893 I can't accept the money. It'd be absurd. 393 00:36:23,939 --> 00:36:25,132 You don't appreciate kindness. 394 00:36:25,940 --> 00:36:26,974 Neither do you. 395 00:36:52,022 --> 00:36:55,093 There's nothing to be afraid of. Close your eyes. 396 00:36:55,941 --> 00:36:58,933 Come on, I'm here, nothing will happen to you. 397 00:37:00,103 --> 00:37:06,052 Please, try. Don't be afraid. Dive. 398 00:37:07,063 --> 00:37:09,940 Come on, you can do it. 399 00:37:10,143 --> 00:37:12,975 Come on, dive. 400 00:37:16,023 --> 00:37:17,091 Shintaro. 401 00:37:19,024 --> 00:37:21,981 If you don't dive, you'll never be a soldier. 402 00:37:26,025 --> 00:37:28,060 Have you talked to Sakuragi? 403 00:37:29,945 --> 00:37:32,014 Yes, he's an imbecile. 404 00:37:33,945 --> 00:37:35,093 Mother, look! 405 00:37:41,186 --> 00:37:43,176 Son, are you all right? 406 00:37:45,066 --> 00:37:47,101 You have won a watermelon. 407 00:37:55,147 --> 00:37:57,979 Come on, eat it. 408 00:37:58,987 --> 00:38:01,979 Hey, kids! D'you want watermelon? 409 00:38:15,909 --> 00:38:19,059 - So, you talked with Sakuragi, then... - Yes, I went to see him. 410 00:38:19,149 --> 00:38:21,025 - Please. - Thank you. 411 00:38:22,029 --> 00:38:26,977 He's working you work for him. 412 00:38:27,189 --> 00:38:32,980 - This is impossible. - Seems you've made quite an impression. 413 00:38:33,030 --> 00:38:35,987 He wants to hire you as a teacher. 414 00:38:36,991 --> 00:38:39,106 I don't accept. He's rude. 415 00:38:40,110 --> 00:38:42,100 Don't judge him like this. 416 00:38:42,190 --> 00:38:47,058 He's not a bad guy, and not an arriviste. 417 00:38:48,992 --> 00:38:52,063 He's a self-made man. 418 00:38:52,152 --> 00:38:55,109 You should know him better! 419 00:38:55,192 --> 00:39:00,948 I thank you for your interest, but I'll reserve judgment. 420 00:39:06,032 --> 00:39:09,069 Shintaro, I've brought you an apple. 421 00:39:15,073 --> 00:39:17,063 I'm through, at last. 422 00:39:17,993 --> 00:39:19,027 Moron! 423 00:39:20,954 --> 00:39:23,069 How many times must I tell you? 424 00:39:23,994 --> 00:39:26,951 Don't be so careless! 425 00:39:27,954 --> 00:39:29,944 Don't you listen? 426 00:39:31,155 --> 00:39:34,032 Ask for forgiveness on your knees. 427 00:39:36,155 --> 00:39:39,066 You're big now, don't cry. 428 00:39:42,076 --> 00:39:45,910 I've told you to put your soul in what you're doing. 429 00:39:45,996 --> 00:39:49,908 That's all your country asks from you. You should've known that already. 430 00:39:50,956 --> 00:39:54,994 You've treaded on the book. It's our legacy, are you proud of yourself? 431 00:39:56,117 --> 00:39:59,074 Tell me! Will you be more careful from now on? 432 00:39:59,157 --> 00:40:01,067 Come on! Ask for forgiveness! 433 00:40:03,958 --> 00:40:05,026 I can't go on anymore! 434 00:40:05,078 --> 00:40:08,070 Woman, let the kid go. He's heard you already. 435 00:40:08,918 --> 00:40:12,990 - He only made a mistake. - It was more than that. 436 00:40:13,118 --> 00:40:16,997 He was wrong and he has apologized. 437 00:40:18,959 --> 00:40:23,076 - Leave him alone, he's sorry. - You're too lenient with him. 438 00:40:31,000 --> 00:40:33,115 What a sultry weather... 439 00:40:35,960 --> 00:40:39,998 Shintaro, why don't we go to the fair? 440 00:40:41,041 --> 00:40:42,155 Would you like to? 441 00:40:43,081 --> 00:40:45,071 Come on, stop crying. 442 00:40:51,922 --> 00:40:53,149 Eat it before leaving. 443 00:41:33,005 --> 00:41:35,040 Look, daddy. 444 00:41:38,086 --> 00:41:42,124 D'you see that one? It's Sakuragi, from my class. 445 00:42:22,049 --> 00:42:23,117 Mr. Sakuragi. 446 00:42:26,050 --> 00:42:29,087 - What a coincidence! - It's a pleasure meeting you. 447 00:42:31,050 --> 00:42:33,005 Glad to meet you, too. 448 00:42:33,169 --> 00:42:38,037 Thank you for trusting me. I'll begin tomorrow, if it's all right. 449 00:42:38,090 --> 00:42:42,128 It'd be a pleasure. I'm happy you have accepted. 450 00:42:43,171 --> 00:42:46,959 - Have you done your homework? - Yes, but problem three... 451 00:42:47,011 --> 00:42:49,080 You'll see you won't be sorry. 452 00:42:51,051 --> 00:42:54,043 Ten Years Later 453 00:43:12,133 --> 00:43:13,167 Shintaro! 454 00:43:15,173 --> 00:43:16,161 Hi! 455 00:43:16,973 --> 00:43:20,089 - Holiday? - I'm going at the military checkup. 456 00:43:20,173 --> 00:43:25,121 - A cadet can become an officer. - Yes, but I'm not sure. 457 00:43:26,054 --> 00:43:28,044 - Good afternoon. - Good afternoon. 458 00:43:28,134 --> 00:43:32,046 I'd rather enlist as a soldier, like everybody else. 459 00:43:32,095 --> 00:43:35,087 There're two years as a recruit. 460 00:43:35,175 --> 00:43:39,054 Yes, but he has to pass the checkup. 461 00:43:39,096 --> 00:43:41,165 They easy that afterwards everything is easier. 462 00:43:41,976 --> 00:43:43,966 I'll be happy to see you there. 463 00:43:44,135 --> 00:43:46,125 - I have to go. - Goodbye. 464 00:43:46,176 --> 00:43:48,086 - Take care. - Yes, sir. 465 00:43:55,016 --> 00:43:57,051 - I'm home. - Welcome. 466 00:43:57,137 --> 00:44:00,014 Hi, anything to eat? 467 00:44:00,097 --> 00:44:02,132 Is that all you can say? 468 00:44:05,938 --> 00:44:09,009 Reizo, if you don't wise up you won't get your diploma. 469 00:44:10,098 --> 00:44:12,930 The boy has taken after his father. 470 00:44:13,018 --> 00:44:17,135 Yes. Had he been a different sort, he'd have been a soldier. 471 00:44:17,979 --> 00:44:21,095 He's frail. He sells all day long. 472 00:44:21,179 --> 00:44:24,967 He'll soon take the army checkup. 473 00:44:25,019 --> 00:44:26,133 He should take care. 474 00:44:27,019 --> 00:44:29,088 With such an ailing father, 475 00:44:30,100 --> 00:44:32,169 it'll be hard for him to pass it. 476 00:44:33,059 --> 00:44:35,094 We'll see if he's lucky. 477 00:44:39,981 --> 00:44:42,973 Attention! 478 00:44:43,940 --> 00:44:45,054 Salute! 479 00:44:53,141 --> 00:44:55,017 Left turn! 480 00:44:58,982 --> 00:45:00,972 At ease. 481 00:45:03,062 --> 00:45:07,055 70 soldiers, captain, sir. Count. 482 00:45:13,983 --> 00:45:17,054 24 in section 2, 4 missing. 483 00:45:17,104 --> 00:45:18,980 20 present, captain, sir. 484 00:45:25,185 --> 00:45:28,017 Soldiers. About-face! 485 00:45:31,025 --> 00:45:33,094 Let's say the Imperial Code. 486 00:45:34,065 --> 00:45:35,133 Bow! 487 00:45:40,185 --> 00:45:42,015 Attention. 488 00:45:42,945 --> 00:45:47,938 You must repeat the corporal's words. 489 00:45:48,146 --> 00:45:50,022 Is that understood? 490 00:45:50,106 --> 00:45:51,936 Attention. 491 00:45:53,027 --> 00:45:54,015 Begin. 492 00:45:54,066 --> 00:45:57,058 First, Loyalty is a soldier's first duty, 493 00:45:57,146 --> 00:46:00,980 First. Loyalty is a soldier's first duty. 494 00:46:03,147 --> 00:46:08,140 All those living 495 00:46:08,188 --> 00:46:14,137 on the lands 496 00:46:15,069 --> 00:46:22,019 of our Emperor 497 00:46:22,109 --> 00:46:28,946 must totally give themselves 498 00:46:28,990 --> 00:46:34,939 in body and soul 499 00:46:35,150 --> 00:46:41,066 to all actions 500 00:46:41,991 --> 00:46:53,027 destined to serve Him, 501 00:46:56,152 --> 00:46:59,189 There's quite some time since you haven't sung this one. 502 00:47:00,152 --> 00:47:05,066 I've at last broke free from the grudge that had been eating me for a year. 503 00:47:06,192 --> 00:47:09,024 Shall we toast for him? 504 00:47:22,033 --> 00:47:24,990 It's time to turn the lights off. 505 00:47:25,154 --> 00:47:28,988 Shintaro must be sleeping. 506 00:47:30,114 --> 00:47:32,104 I feel relieved. 507 00:47:33,034 --> 00:47:35,149 Like from a big burden. 508 00:47:35,195 --> 00:47:39,188 True, it's been hard for you too. 509 00:47:39,996 --> 00:47:43,033 The boy is frail. I was worried. 510 00:47:44,075 --> 00:47:47,112 Had he not passed the checkup, he'd have been ashamed. 511 00:47:47,196 --> 00:47:49,106 That's what was worrying me. 512 00:47:49,996 --> 00:47:54,147 As we've brought him up for 20 years, people would've blamed us. 513 00:47:54,997 --> 00:47:56,145 Yes, you're right. 514 00:47:56,997 --> 00:48:00,068 They are not our boys, they belong to the country. 515 00:48:00,157 --> 00:48:03,194 We had to surrender them in a good shape. 516 00:48:03,997 --> 00:48:07,113 For now, all's well. 517 00:48:09,078 --> 00:48:13,116 - I hope he'll do his best. - I'm sure he will. 518 00:48:14,038 --> 00:48:16,028 He's not ready. 519 00:48:17,039 --> 00:48:19,996 The army is not for sickly men. 520 00:48:20,038 --> 00:48:22,107 Shintaro has our blood. 521 00:48:22,199 --> 00:48:26,078 He won't shame us. Take care of it. 522 00:48:37,000 --> 00:48:38,148 Present arms! 523 00:48:42,121 --> 00:48:43,997 At ease! 524 00:48:45,161 --> 00:48:47,071 Hat's off. 525 00:48:50,961 --> 00:48:52,029 Salute. 526 00:48:56,161 --> 00:49:00,996 Someone was behind the China Incident. 527 00:49:01,122 --> 00:49:04,159 It happened three years already. 528 00:49:05,042 --> 00:49:06,997 Now, the same thing happens 529 00:49:08,083 --> 00:49:11,962 with anti-Japanese provocations 530 00:49:12,083 --> 00:49:15,040 going ahead in Manchuria. 531 00:49:15,123 --> 00:49:20,993 These are U.S. Manipulations looking for a pretext to meddle in Japan¡¦s interests. 532 00:49:21,204 --> 00:49:23,080 In few words, 533 00:49:24,004 --> 00:49:27,200 the fox and the badger are setting us up. 534 00:49:28,124 --> 00:49:32,117 All this operation is designed to fight against Japan. 535 00:49:34,165 --> 00:49:37,157 We must counter-attack. 536 00:49:38,005 --> 00:49:43,033 650 years have gone by since the intended Mongolian invasion, 537 00:49:43,166 --> 00:49:47,078 and, ever since, we've shown that no one messes around with us. 538 00:49:49,166 --> 00:49:52,077 You're a good speaker. I congratulate you. 539 00:49:52,166 --> 00:49:56,204 Your allusion to the Mongols has touched our very soul. 540 00:49:57,007 --> 00:50:02,205 I've always liked this story. It turns my patriotic feelings. 541 00:50:03,127 --> 00:50:07,995 What d'you think about Manchuria? D'you think Japan will attack? 542 00:50:08,087 --> 00:50:13,035 Yes, if it goes on. There already are more than 800 incidents, 543 00:50:13,088 --> 00:50:15,203 and the government is doing nothing. 544 00:50:16,048 --> 00:50:19,085 If war breaks, they'll send the army. 545 00:50:19,128 --> 00:50:20,196 Yes, without any doubt. 546 00:50:20,969 --> 00:50:24,085 My son fires a machine gun. Will he go on the front? 547 00:50:24,169 --> 00:50:25,203 Without any doubt. 548 00:50:26,009 --> 00:50:29,046 Our sons start with an advantage. 549 00:50:29,210 --> 00:50:34,078 But I'm afraid that Tsunekichi's shortcomings might keep him out of it. 550 00:50:34,170 --> 00:50:39,163 If he were that feeble, he wouldn't be among the candidates. 551 00:50:40,170 --> 00:50:43,127 This is the land of the Gods. 552 00:50:43,171 --> 00:50:47,129 Without any doubt, the Divine Wind will blow for us. 553 00:50:47,171 --> 00:50:49,126 The Divine Wind is not enough. 554 00:50:49,171 --> 00:50:55,041 Think about the Mongolian invasion. Japan was in danger. 555 00:50:55,211 --> 00:51:00,046 They had good weapons and a good strategy and we didn't. 556 00:51:00,092 --> 00:51:04,050 But, thanks to the Divine Wind, we won. 557 00:51:06,052 --> 00:51:09,964 Do you mean we'd have lost without the Divine Wind? 558 00:51:10,053 --> 00:51:12,043 It was possible. 559 00:51:12,973 --> 00:51:18,001 - And we'd have been a Mongolian colony? - Without the Divine Wind, yes. 560 00:51:18,093 --> 00:51:23,007 What're you saying? You haven't heard my speech. I know... 561 00:51:26,014 --> 00:51:29,085 I know we'd have won, even without the Divine Wind. 562 00:51:29,175 --> 00:51:34,010 We defeated their landing detachment in the Bunei War. 563 00:51:34,094 --> 00:51:38,052 We forced them to retreat to Korea, 564 00:51:39,095 --> 00:51:43,088 and only a small number landed in Shiga. 565 00:51:44,135 --> 00:51:50,084 They feared us for the solidarity of our troops, for their discipline. 566 00:51:51,016 --> 00:51:53,051 - Have you forgotten that? - Of course I haven't. 567 00:51:53,137 --> 00:51:55,127 But, no matter how brave you are, 568 00:51:55,217 --> 00:51:58,094 with antiquated weapons and strategy you are lost. 569 00:51:58,137 --> 00:52:00,013 That's what I was saying. 570 00:52:00,136 --> 00:52:02,091 Even so, in the end we'll win. 571 00:52:02,177 --> 00:52:06,056 Yes, but I'm saying it again, it was the Divine Wind. 572 00:52:06,098 --> 00:52:07,166 Enough already! 573 00:52:08,097 --> 00:52:10,212 How many times must I tell you!? 574 00:52:11,058 --> 00:52:14,970 We'd have won even without the Divine Wind. 575 00:52:15,138 --> 00:52:20,973 Calm down. These are old stories. You take them too seriously. 576 00:52:22,139 --> 00:52:25,973 It makes you laugh?! You're so narrow-minded. 577 00:52:26,060 --> 00:52:30,053 You base your patriotism on strength. You underestimate your country. 578 00:52:30,100 --> 00:52:32,010 I don't want to talk to you anymore. 579 00:52:32,060 --> 00:52:33,094 Tomohiko. 580 00:52:33,219 --> 00:52:35,129 How dare you talk to me like this? 581 00:52:36,020 --> 00:52:38,215 A Japanese having honor... 582 00:52:39,021 --> 00:52:41,136 ...would never say we won thanks to the Divine Wind! 583 00:52:41,180 --> 00:52:43,090 Don't you doubt my honor! 584 00:52:43,140 --> 00:52:46,097 Of course I doubt it! I'm sure your blood is not pure. 585 00:52:46,181 --> 00:52:47,169 Shut up! 586 00:52:47,221 --> 00:52:51,179 I fought as a volunteer in the wars against Russia and China. 587 00:52:51,982 --> 00:52:54,051 And I'm now organizing the local militia. 588 00:52:54,101 --> 00:52:56,056 You've offended me. 589 00:52:56,142 --> 00:52:58,177 I don't want you to go on here. 590 00:53:00,062 --> 00:53:03,019 Neither do I. With your leave, I'm going. Goodbye. 591 00:53:13,103 --> 00:53:14,091 In the meantime, 592 00:53:14,143 --> 00:53:17,977 China offends Japan who answers with her troops. 593 00:53:18,143 --> 00:53:20,133 The British and the American are really to blame. 594 00:53:20,183 --> 00:53:23,175 The crucial moment for war in Asia has come. 595 00:53:27,024 --> 00:53:28,092 The war breaks out. 596 00:53:28,144 --> 00:53:30,134 The Japanese army enters Hoten 597 00:53:34,145 --> 00:53:35,133 China attacks Shanghai 598 00:53:35,185 --> 00:53:37,061 Japan counter-attacks 599 00:53:47,065 --> 00:53:49,020 The U.S. Impose an ultimatum to Japan. 600 00:54:03,067 --> 00:54:04,055 Mother. 601 00:54:06,187 --> 00:54:10,021 - I'm back. - I knew you'd come today. 602 00:54:11,028 --> 00:54:13,097 Last time I waited the entire day. 603 00:54:14,028 --> 00:54:16,985 Oh my, oh my... 604 00:54:18,068 --> 00:54:19,182 Daddy! 605 00:54:23,229 --> 00:54:27,983 Daddy, he's an officer! 606 00:54:34,110 --> 00:54:38,022 - I've just arrived. - What a surprise! 607 00:54:38,110 --> 00:54:40,065 How are you, doctor? 608 00:54:40,991 --> 00:54:43,060 How you have changed... You're a real man. 609 00:54:45,151 --> 00:54:47,027 You're so handsome. 610 00:54:48,231 --> 00:54:50,061 And look so good. 611 00:54:52,071 --> 00:54:54,106 You've been through so much... 612 00:54:55,111 --> 00:54:58,022 I'll make you a great supper. 613 00:55:02,152 --> 00:55:04,187 You've made it, after all. 614 00:55:04,232 --> 00:55:09,067 - Yes, they took pity on me. - Don't be so modest. 615 00:55:11,033 --> 00:55:13,148 Won't your unit go to China? 616 00:55:13,233 --> 00:55:16,030 Yes, of course. 617 00:55:16,233 --> 00:55:20,021 Really? This is wonderful. 618 00:55:21,033 --> 00:55:26,026 - Tsunekichi has already left. - Really? He went to the front? 619 00:55:28,115 --> 00:55:29,991 Will you also go? 620 00:55:30,114 --> 00:55:31,148 No. 621 00:55:31,234 --> 00:55:35,146 - Why not? - I'll train the recruits. 622 00:55:35,195 --> 00:55:39,188 Who do you think you are to train anyone? 623 00:55:40,035 --> 00:55:41,228 Did you volunteer? 624 00:55:41,995 --> 00:55:43,143 Lots of times. 625 00:55:43,235 --> 00:55:46,146 I even begged, but they wouldn't listen. 626 00:55:46,196 --> 00:55:48,231 You must have not put your soul into it. 627 00:55:49,196 --> 00:55:51,993 How come Sakuragi's going and you are not? 628 00:55:52,036 --> 00:55:55,152 Even so, I'm very proud of you. 629 00:55:55,236 --> 00:55:59,229 My child, an officer. That's fabulous. 630 00:56:00,037 --> 00:56:04,985 One has to obey orders in the army, you know that. 631 00:56:05,037 --> 00:56:11,032 - Yes, that's true, but... - Supper's served. 632 00:56:11,118 --> 00:56:14,075 - Go it, come on - I'm going. 633 00:56:19,158 --> 00:56:23,037 I brought these for you. Please. 634 00:56:25,039 --> 00:56:28,189 Fujita-san, why don't you let him win for once? 635 00:56:29,119 --> 00:56:32,076 He's taking it on the whole family. 636 00:56:35,079 --> 00:56:37,069 Make yourself at home. 637 00:56:45,081 --> 00:56:46,149 Shintaro. 638 00:56:50,161 --> 00:56:52,116 Congratulations. 639 00:56:56,082 --> 00:56:59,119 I'm proud. You have three stars. 640 00:56:59,202 --> 00:57:01,999 I owe it to you. 641 00:57:02,162 --> 00:57:03,230 Thank you. 642 00:57:06,042 --> 00:57:08,032 Make some tea. 643 00:57:11,203 --> 00:57:12,237 Mother. 644 00:57:13,243 --> 00:57:15,153 There's something I want to ask you. 645 00:57:22,203 --> 00:57:23,237 Tell me. 646 00:57:25,124 --> 00:57:28,081 I'd like father to stop arguing. 647 00:57:32,205 --> 00:57:35,082 Sakuragi and I are comrades. 648 00:57:35,205 --> 00:57:39,084 Quarrels between our fathers don't concern us. 649 00:57:40,085 --> 00:57:42,200 Let them settle them between themselves. 650 00:57:45,045 --> 00:57:48,082 We're friends and now, with him gone on the front, 651 00:57:48,206 --> 00:57:50,196 I feel guilty. 652 00:57:51,246 --> 00:57:53,122 I now it, my dear. 653 00:57:54,246 --> 00:57:59,036 I know he understands what I'm feeling in this situation. 654 00:58:00,127 --> 00:58:04,244 On the other hand, there's no room for sentiments in a war. 655 00:58:06,048 --> 00:58:07,082 Of course. 656 00:58:08,248 --> 00:58:11,125 You never know when the end might come. 657 00:58:12,168 --> 00:58:16,047 But I don't want to die worrying about trifles. 658 00:58:21,129 --> 00:58:22,197 D'you understand? 659 00:58:37,210 --> 00:58:39,086 Daddy. 660 00:58:41,211 --> 00:58:44,088 I want to talk to you about Mr. Sakuragi. 661 00:58:44,210 --> 00:58:48,168 - Don't mention this name. - All right, but... 662 00:58:49,051 --> 00:58:52,201 Our son and his are comrades in arms, 663 00:58:52,251 --> 00:58:56,163 and Shintaro wants you to make up with Sakuragi. 664 00:58:56,252 --> 00:58:58,048 Obey him. 665 00:59:00,132 --> 00:59:03,009 You always talk about the Imperial Code, 666 00:59:03,092 --> 00:59:06,084 you say you have to act with honor, 667 00:59:07,093 --> 00:59:11,051 but, in Sakuragi's case, you don't follow your words. 668 00:59:11,173 --> 00:59:15,131 Don't lecture me. Tell Sakuragi that. 669 00:59:16,093 --> 00:59:17,161 It's his fault. 670 00:59:17,253 --> 00:59:22,167 Tsunekichi might not make back from China. 671 00:59:23,214 --> 00:59:27,093 Shintaro could also die. 672 00:59:30,255 --> 00:59:33,052 That's the price of wars. 673 00:59:34,214 --> 00:59:38,048 It's not fair to make them worry more than they have to. 674 00:59:38,255 --> 00:59:40,131 Don't you think so? 675 00:59:41,215 --> 00:59:43,250 Go and see Sakuragi. 676 00:59:44,056 --> 00:59:47,252 He's in Shimonoseki, 677 00:59:51,057 --> 00:59:55,095 supervising the loading. 678 00:59:55,136 --> 00:59:58,128 Settle your differences. 679 01:00:03,217 --> 01:00:08,007 This was your best play. 680 01:00:32,140 --> 01:00:36,098 - Tell me, Sakuragi. - Everything's loaded, sir. 681 01:00:37,140 --> 01:00:41,052 - We can set sail whenever you want. - Thank you. 682 01:00:42,180 --> 01:00:44,170 You did a good job. 683 01:00:45,060 --> 01:00:47,210 If I could, I'd go to Shanghai. 684 01:00:47,260 --> 01:00:50,171 I'm not much help around here. 685 01:00:51,221 --> 01:00:53,211 You're very brave. 686 01:01:06,023 --> 01:01:10,061 Tell me, how's the war going? 687 01:01:11,023 --> 01:01:13,092 I only know what they tell me. 688 01:01:14,183 --> 01:01:16,093 The artillery... 689 01:01:16,263 --> 01:01:20,016 ...sunk a ship, a destroyer. 690 01:01:20,104 --> 01:01:22,059 They landed 691 01:01:22,184 --> 01:01:26,063 in a populated area, on the banks of the Yalu river. 692 01:01:27,264 --> 01:01:31,098 They sent the machine guns. 693 01:01:31,145 --> 01:01:32,259 That's for sure. 694 01:01:33,065 --> 01:01:38,013 There were artillery soldiers, from the Ikari and Murakami battalions. 695 01:01:39,185 --> 01:01:45,101 Wouldn't you know something about my son, Sakuragi Tsunekichi? 696 01:01:45,186 --> 01:01:48,063 I have no news about individual soldiers. 697 01:01:48,146 --> 01:01:52,058 It seems we lost more than anticipated. 698 01:01:53,106 --> 01:01:56,017 War is not like maneuvers. 699 01:01:57,067 --> 01:02:00,059 But I put my faith in our army. 700 01:02:00,187 --> 01:02:03,224 They're only 100 meters away from the enemy, 701 01:02:05,187 --> 01:02:08,224 and they obey the order to fight until the end. 702 01:02:08,267 --> 01:02:14,183 The last one alive is to throw the weapons and ammunition in the river. 703 01:02:17,068 --> 01:02:19,183 The men march forward with a pride... 704 01:02:20,228 --> 01:02:23,060 ...only known to the Japanese. 705 01:02:23,109 --> 01:02:24,223 Of course. 706 01:02:25,189 --> 01:02:28,100 At last we've taken Lushunkou. 707 01:02:30,189 --> 01:02:34,182 Those fighting in the first line suffered a lot, 708 01:02:35,070 --> 01:02:38,141 but on the 22nd, before dawn, 709 01:02:39,190 --> 01:02:41,180 the clouds thickened... 710 01:02:43,071 --> 01:02:46,063 ...and hid the moon. 711 01:02:46,271 --> 01:02:51,139 The troops placed themselves in an attack position. 712 01:02:53,151 --> 01:02:55,266 They cut the wire fences, 713 01:02:57,071 --> 01:03:01,109 and under a heavy fire opened a couple of breaches. 714 01:03:02,191 --> 01:03:06,025 Some from the engineering unit died, 715 01:03:07,193 --> 01:03:09,228 but a very clever captain... 716 01:03:10,073 --> 01:03:12,188 ...threw a smoke screen 717 01:03:14,153 --> 01:03:16,143 Even so, the attack unit, 718 01:03:16,233 --> 01:03:20,145 had numerous casualties. 719 01:03:20,274 --> 01:03:23,106 - But then... - One question, please. 720 01:03:23,234 --> 01:03:25,224 What unit was that? 721 01:03:26,074 --> 01:03:27,267 The Ikari battalion. 722 01:03:28,074 --> 01:03:31,190 The infantry cut the wire fences, 723 01:03:32,115 --> 01:03:34,265 while the engineers corps... 724 01:03:35,155 --> 01:03:39,034 ...made bombs from whatever they had at hand. 725 01:03:39,155 --> 01:03:42,192 Three men died while making them. 726 01:03:43,115 --> 01:03:46,026 They were looking for the smells of openings. 727 01:03:48,075 --> 01:03:50,225 Finally, they got on the other side... 728 01:03:51,116 --> 01:03:53,266 ...and took the fortress. 729 01:03:55,076 --> 01:03:56,110 Were there many casualties? 730 01:03:57,156 --> 01:03:59,066 Yes, unfortunately. 731 01:03:59,117 --> 01:04:02,188 In the machine gun squadron also? 732 01:04:02,276 --> 01:04:05,233 I do not know much about that. 733 01:04:07,077 --> 01:04:10,034 Have you seen a list of casualties? 734 01:04:11,118 --> 01:04:12,266 I'm telling you I don't know anything. 735 01:04:13,118 --> 01:04:16,110 What do you know about Sakuragi Tsunekichi? 736 01:04:17,078 --> 01:04:18,112 Imbecile! 737 01:04:20,079 --> 01:04:24,072 You only care about your son. Alive or dead is all the same. 738 01:04:25,119 --> 01:04:28,190 What matters is winning the war, don't you think so? 739 01:04:29,279 --> 01:04:31,234 Behave like a man. 740 01:04:39,280 --> 01:04:42,077 Here's a real man. 741 01:04:42,281 --> 01:04:45,078 You were alive! 742 01:04:45,281 --> 01:04:50,116 Why didn't you tell me anything? What a joy! How are you? 743 01:04:50,201 --> 01:04:53,078 I don't complain. I was in China. 744 01:04:53,161 --> 01:04:55,071 - Serving your country? - Sit down. 745 01:04:57,121 --> 01:04:58,235 Thank you. 746 01:04:59,282 --> 01:05:02,079 Years ago I lectured you... 747 01:05:02,162 --> 01:05:05,119 ...about how a soldier dies. 748 01:05:05,202 --> 01:05:08,239 Until now, I haven't done much. 749 01:05:08,282 --> 01:05:10,192 What're you saying! 750 01:05:11,083 --> 01:05:14,120 You were close, why didn't you say anything? 751 01:05:15,083 --> 01:05:17,198 They sent me here five days ago. 752 01:05:17,283 --> 01:05:20,080 I see. All right then... 753 01:05:20,203 --> 01:05:24,241 You haven't aged much. Well, maybe a little. 754 01:05:26,124 --> 01:05:27,238 Sakuragi. 755 01:05:33,125 --> 01:05:35,115 I've come to apologize. 756 01:05:35,205 --> 01:05:39,084 We should make up. We owe it to our sons. 757 01:05:41,085 --> 01:05:42,073 It's I... 758 01:05:42,165 --> 01:05:44,200 ...who asks your forgiveness. 759 01:05:45,205 --> 01:05:47,274 Mr. Nishina thinks the same way about this... 760 01:05:48,085 --> 01:05:49,278 ...and he made me reconsider. 761 01:05:50,246 --> 01:05:56,081 My belated apologizes. 762 01:05:57,087 --> 01:06:00,079 And I also ask for forgiveness from Mr. Nishina. 763 01:06:00,127 --> 01:06:05,247 Quite the contrary. You shouldn't raise your voice, nor allow me to get mad. 764 01:06:09,207 --> 01:06:12,164 It's touching to see two old comrades, 765 01:06:12,248 --> 01:06:15,285 like you, getting together. 766 01:06:16,088 --> 01:06:18,078 It almost makes me envious. 767 01:06:19,088 --> 01:06:21,123 I don't have any old comrades. 768 01:06:21,249 --> 01:06:23,239 And what about me, then? 769 01:06:24,169 --> 01:06:26,159 Am I not your comrade? 770 01:06:26,288 --> 01:06:29,165 We're comrades for life. 771 01:06:29,249 --> 01:06:31,239 - Isn't it so, Nishina? - Of course. 772 01:06:31,290 --> 01:06:34,247 All Japanese, we comrades. 773 01:06:35,130 --> 01:06:38,201 Sakuragi, is of a great help to the country. 774 01:06:39,250 --> 01:06:42,207 Thank you. Thank you a lot. 775 01:06:50,051 --> 01:06:51,119 Yes? 776 01:06:52,291 --> 01:06:54,167 Sakuragi speaking. 777 01:06:56,131 --> 01:06:58,246 Yes, he's just come. Don't hang up. 778 01:06:59,292 --> 01:07:02,284 Takagi, your wife's on the phone. 779 01:07:03,092 --> 01:07:04,160 My wife? 780 01:07:10,133 --> 01:07:11,201 Hello, yes. 781 01:07:14,293 --> 01:07:16,283 Hey, I can't hear you! 782 01:07:18,254 --> 01:07:20,084 Wait! 783 01:07:20,214 --> 01:07:21,202 Don't hang up. 784 01:07:21,253 --> 01:07:23,129 - Fantastic. - What happened? 785 01:07:23,214 --> 01:07:25,124 My son left for the front. 786 01:07:25,174 --> 01:07:28,051 - Congratulations! - That's great. 787 01:07:28,134 --> 01:07:31,250 - You must be very proud. - Yes. 788 01:07:32,134 --> 01:07:35,045 The truth is that I'm relieved. 789 01:07:37,254 --> 01:07:38,288 My darling. 790 01:07:41,095 --> 01:07:45,088 Hello?! Darling?! I'm coming to dinner. 791 01:08:02,057 --> 01:08:05,049 - It was really good. - There is more, if you want. 792 01:08:05,097 --> 01:08:08,213 - You eat, mother - No, I don¡¦t want anymore. 793 01:08:09,057 --> 01:08:10,125 All right. 794 01:08:12,097 --> 01:08:15,247 - No one cooks like your mother. - I'm stuffing myself. 795 01:08:17,218 --> 01:08:19,128 I'm full. 796 01:08:19,298 --> 01:08:22,209 Very good. 797 01:08:35,060 --> 01:08:38,097 - It was delicious. - Yes, very good. 798 01:08:40,100 --> 01:08:43,092 Father, would you like me to rub your back? 799 01:08:43,181 --> 01:08:48,095 No. Let your mother have one. You're not her son for nothing. 800 01:08:49,101 --> 01:08:52,172 - Come close, mother. - No, let your father have it. 801 01:08:52,301 --> 01:08:55,212 Come on, let me massage you. 802 01:08:56,221 --> 01:08:58,097 All right, but only a little. 803 01:08:59,182 --> 01:09:01,217 - Reizo, take these away. - Yes. 804 01:09:08,302 --> 01:09:10,132 More gently. 805 01:09:11,263 --> 01:09:15,097 You're very strong. That's so good! 806 01:09:15,263 --> 01:09:16,297 Is it all right here? 807 01:09:18,304 --> 01:09:20,180 Further up. 808 01:09:21,143 --> 01:09:24,100 - Here? - Yes, there. 809 01:09:25,303 --> 01:09:27,133 D'you like it? 810 01:09:27,224 --> 01:09:30,216 Yes, very much. It makes me sleepy. 811 01:09:31,265 --> 01:09:34,222 - I'll give father one. - All right. 812 01:10:00,227 --> 01:10:05,141 In times of war, dying is a natural thing 813 01:10:06,227 --> 01:10:08,262 but it shouldn't be useless. 814 01:10:10,227 --> 01:10:13,184 Remember the five principles. 815 01:10:15,108 --> 01:10:16,176 Don't think... 816 01:10:17,188 --> 01:10:20,099 ...about conquering fame. 817 01:10:20,268 --> 01:10:22,258 Leave behind all selfishness. 818 01:10:24,069 --> 01:10:26,264 Dedicate your entire life... 819 01:10:27,269 --> 01:10:31,181 ...to the service of your Emperor, 820 01:10:31,309 --> 01:10:34,220 or you won't be a worthy soldier. 821 01:10:36,190 --> 01:10:41,310 Watch your health; a sick soldier is a burden. 822 01:10:42,270 --> 01:10:44,066 Yes. 823 01:10:46,271 --> 01:10:49,228 Don't drink water if it's not boiled. 824 01:10:49,271 --> 01:10:51,101 I won't. 825 01:10:52,311 --> 01:10:57,065 - Take good care of yourself, son. - Don't worry. 826 01:10:57,191 --> 01:11:01,184 Everything will be fine. You should take care of yourself. 827 01:11:02,232 --> 01:11:04,267 I'll live to be 80, 828 01:11:05,112 --> 01:11:09,105 or 100 years, won't I, daddy? 829 01:11:13,233 --> 01:11:16,144 Reizo, you do what mother tells you, all right? 830 01:11:17,113 --> 01:11:21,264 Reizo, your brother took care of you when you were a baby. 831 01:11:22,113 --> 01:11:24,182 - You must be grateful to him. - Yes. 832 01:11:26,153 --> 01:11:28,268 He is a mature and honest man, 833 01:11:30,195 --> 01:11:33,072 and that thanks to your mother. 834 01:12:19,239 --> 01:12:20,273 Mrs. Takagi. 835 01:12:21,278 --> 01:12:24,110 Are you going to see them off? 836 01:12:24,199 --> 01:12:29,147 No, I'd rather stay at home. I always end up crying. 837 01:12:29,199 --> 01:12:31,109 That's not a bad thing. 838 01:12:31,159 --> 01:12:35,276 My nose reddens and men don't like that. 839 01:12:36,120 --> 01:12:37,234 Don't say that. 840 01:12:38,080 --> 01:12:40,115 These are only excuses. 841 01:12:41,200 --> 01:12:45,238 I'm sure he'd like to see you there. 842 01:12:45,321 --> 01:12:49,109 No, he's life belongs to the Emperor. 843 01:12:49,201 --> 01:12:52,078 I don't wear any makeup anymore. 844 01:12:52,281 --> 01:12:55,158 - Darling, the parade! - I'm coming. 845 01:14:11,328 --> 01:14:15,240 "First principle: A good soldier 846 01:14:15,328 --> 01:14:19,081 must loyally serve his country." 847 01:14:20,328 --> 01:14:24,286 "Second principle: A good soldier 848 01:14:25,129 --> 01:14:28,279 must follow the rules of decency." 849 01:14:29,329 --> 01:14:33,163 "Third principle: A good soldier 850 01:14:33,210 --> 01:14:37,089 must respect heroic acts." 851 01:14:38,129 --> 01:14:43,077 "Fourth principle: A good soldier must never forget 852 01:14:43,131 --> 01:14:46,168 that loyalty can never be betrayed." 853 01:14:46,291 --> 01:14:50,203 "Fifth principle: A good soldier 854 01:14:50,291 --> 01:14:54,125 never boasts about his exploits." 855 01:15:17,293 --> 01:15:21,127 "The Great History of Japan BY MITO MITSUKUNI" 856 01:20:41,280 --> 01:20:43,110 Shintaro.