1 00:00:13,260 --> 00:00:14,422 Attention! 2 00:00:16,430 --> 00:00:17,544 Present arms! 3 00:00:21,686 --> 00:00:25,850 THE ARMY 4 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:49,832 In 1866, 5 00:00:50,801 --> 00:00:53,968 the Kokura fortress 6 00:00:54,055 --> 00:00:59,262 was besieged by the Lord of Choshu. 7 00:01:00,354 --> 00:01:03,438 In the same time, in the Shimonoseki Straits, 8 00:01:07,528 --> 00:01:10,813 Western ships were waiting to attack. 9 00:01:13,869 --> 00:01:16,905 Right then, 10 00:01:19,083 --> 00:01:22,203 the fire of civil war was raging in Japan. 11 00:01:24,297 --> 00:01:29,504 Fratricidal fights were the biggest danger for the country. 12 00:01:49,408 --> 00:01:50,439 They're coming! 13 00:01:51,285 --> 00:01:52,447 We're going. Take care. 14 00:01:52,537 --> 00:01:55,621 - We'll catch up with you. Be careful. - Yes. 15 00:01:56,583 --> 00:01:59,786 Hurry up, there's no much time. Take everything. 16 00:02:01,922 --> 00:02:03,914 Hurry up, my daughter. 17 00:02:04,884 --> 00:02:08,004 Come on, their almost here! 18 00:02:11,182 --> 00:02:16,307 Tomonosho, stop daydreaming. Hurry up, we must leave! 19 00:02:16,396 --> 00:02:20,524 Father, they'll win anyway. There's nothing we can do. 20 00:02:20,693 --> 00:02:23,647 Shut up, don't talk nonsense! 21 00:02:24,697 --> 00:02:26,773 Take care of the banner. 22 00:02:34,250 --> 00:02:39,245 They're recruits, they worship the Emperor. They're better 23 00:02:39,422 --> 00:02:42,376 Haven't you finished yet? Give it to me! 24 00:02:44,469 --> 00:02:46,711 Our lineage is our wealth. 25 00:02:47,639 --> 00:02:49,715 Don't forget this. 26 00:02:52,937 --> 00:02:55,013 Takeuchi, what's happening? 27 00:02:55,982 --> 00:02:59,066 I'm afraid everything's over. 28 00:02:59,111 --> 00:03:01,269 Has the fortress fallen? Is that it? 29 00:03:01,363 --> 00:03:03,236 Yes. 30 00:03:03,324 --> 00:03:06,491 We set it on fire ourselves. Rather than... 31 00:03:07,537 --> 00:03:09,446 Come. 32 00:03:10,707 --> 00:03:13,624 Bring a bandage, woman. 33 00:03:13,794 --> 00:03:16,748 It's only a scratch. 34 00:03:26,182 --> 00:03:27,427 Thank you very much. 35 00:03:30,354 --> 00:03:33,438 - Can you bring me a drop of tea? - Yes. 36 00:03:37,862 --> 00:03:43,983 I want you to keep the "Great History of Japan" volumes for me. 37 00:03:44,077 --> 00:03:49,154 Take them as a token of our friendship 38 00:03:49,291 --> 00:03:51,200 All right. 39 00:03:52,336 --> 00:03:55,420 My father dedicated his life to copying them. 40 00:03:56,424 --> 00:04:00,588 The prince Mitsukuni compiled it in order to show 41 00:04:00,679 --> 00:04:02,671 the bond between lord and subject. 42 00:04:02,723 --> 00:04:04,846 I know that. I'll keep them like a treasure. 43 00:04:17,323 --> 00:04:20,443 As a samurai, I'll die for my lord. 44 00:04:20,618 --> 00:04:24,616 The situation will only get worse. 45 00:04:25,665 --> 00:04:28,832 The Westerners are waiting for their moment. 46 00:04:28,919 --> 00:04:32,039 This war between the clans must stop. 47 00:04:32,089 --> 00:04:36,039 A lot of innocent blood is spilled. 48 00:04:38,304 --> 00:04:40,261 Count on my gratitude. 49 00:04:43,560 --> 00:04:45,387 Mr. Takeuchi! 50 00:04:47,731 --> 00:04:50,601 Mother! Fire! 51 00:04:50,735 --> 00:04:51,897 Come on, hurry up! 52 00:05:07,337 --> 00:05:12,676 "THE GREAT HISTORY OF JAPAN - BY MITO MITSUKUNI" 53 00:05:17,890 --> 00:05:23,133 1896, AFTER THE SINO-JAPANESE WAR 54 00:05:26,107 --> 00:05:29,310 "THE GREAT HISTORY OF JAPAN - BY MITO MITSUKUNI" 55 00:05:29,361 --> 00:05:34,568 June will be here any moment now. Then, July and August. 56 00:05:35,493 --> 00:05:38,613 Summer brings change with it. 57 00:05:38,788 --> 00:05:42,833 I ran away with my parents and my sister. 58 00:05:42,918 --> 00:05:46,963 This stain of sweat is from that time. 59 00:05:47,965 --> 00:05:51,085 You always tell this story these days. 60 00:05:51,177 --> 00:05:53,383 It was a crucial period for me. 61 00:05:54,347 --> 00:05:57,597 For one, Mr. Takeuchi gave me this book. 62 00:05:59,436 --> 00:06:02,556 After that I met Mr. Yamagata. 63 00:06:03,733 --> 00:06:06,817 I came to fraternize with enemy soldiers, 64 00:06:07,820 --> 00:06:12,980 among them Yamagata, who was an officer. 65 00:06:14,286 --> 00:06:20,325 While I was squandering my life, Yamagata was going up. 66 00:06:20,459 --> 00:06:23,460 He then got important positions. 67 00:06:23,671 --> 00:06:26,625 Now he's running the Defense Department. 68 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:29,670 Without any doubt, a great man. 69 00:06:30,846 --> 00:06:32,969 Mother, is anything the matter? 70 00:06:33,849 --> 00:06:36,138 - Why? - Just asking. 71 00:06:36,978 --> 00:06:40,098 What could have happened? Waka went shopping. 72 00:06:40,190 --> 00:06:44,354 - Winning the war is wonderful. - Why're you saying that? 73 00:06:45,404 --> 00:06:48,689 The winners' houses are in a perpetual celebration. 74 00:06:50,618 --> 00:06:53,868 - A pity nothing happens. - Fool! 75 00:06:54,789 --> 00:06:56,947 Would you prefer a death? 76 00:07:05,343 --> 00:07:07,300 Listen, Tomohiko. 77 00:07:07,345 --> 00:07:12,422 Winning or dying is all the same. You have to fight for your country. 78 00:07:12,559 --> 00:07:18,728 We must thank those who'll die for us. 79 00:07:18,899 --> 00:07:20,856 - Don't you think so? - Yes. 80 00:07:20,902 --> 00:07:23,938 - Mr. Takagi, are you in? - I'm coming. 81 00:07:34,542 --> 00:07:38,622 - Bad news. - What? Please, come in. 82 00:07:42,801 --> 00:07:43,915 Thank you. 83 00:07:45,888 --> 00:07:51,262 You'll see: Russia, Germany and France will want us to give Liaodong back. 84 00:07:52,103 --> 00:07:57,263 I heard that. It's only Chinese chit-chat. 85 00:07:57,359 --> 00:07:59,565 I'm afraid you're wrong. 86 00:08:00,404 --> 00:08:04,698 Bullshit! Too many of ours died there. 87 00:08:04,784 --> 00:08:10,027 China gave us Taiwan and Liaodong in reparation. 88 00:08:10,916 --> 00:08:14,000 The peninsula is ours. 89 00:08:14,086 --> 00:08:15,200 - By the force of right. - Sure. 90 00:08:16,088 --> 00:08:18,164 Those countries shouldn't interfere. 91 00:08:18,215 --> 00:08:21,299 - It's not their business. - Categorically. 92 00:08:21,386 --> 00:08:27,555 But I'm told officers and soldiers cry when hearing that. 93 00:08:27,601 --> 00:08:30,768 - Like anyone else would. - I'm back. 94 00:08:38,029 --> 00:08:42,240 - I'll make him his favourite dish. - Very well, Waka. 95 00:08:47,498 --> 00:08:48,577 Mr. Takagi, 96 00:08:50,501 --> 00:08:55,792 in the candy store I heard we were going to give Liaodong back. 97 00:08:58,010 --> 00:09:00,049 That is not woman's stuff. 98 00:09:00,930 --> 00:09:04,050 We must pay attention to important things. 99 00:09:08,355 --> 00:09:11,558 Very well. I'm going. 100 00:09:12,568 --> 00:09:16,566 - Where to? - Tokyo. To make myself heard. 101 00:09:16,614 --> 00:09:19,781 - Tokyo? - Yes. 102 00:09:19,826 --> 00:09:24,868 I won't calm down. I'll tell Yamagata what I think. He'll listen to me! 103 00:09:24,998 --> 00:09:27,121 "Welcome home town of Kokura" 104 00:10:03,624 --> 00:10:06,744 Father'd like this. 105 00:10:06,794 --> 00:10:09,830 - The Tokio parade must be better. - That's for sure. 106 00:10:10,799 --> 00:10:13,088 - Banzai! - A cable, ma'am. 107 00:10:27,484 --> 00:10:31,813 "Mr. Takagi very ill. Come right away. Yamagata." 108 00:11:30,262 --> 00:11:32,135 This way, please. 109 00:11:39,523 --> 00:11:40,554 Come in. 110 00:12:03,591 --> 00:12:05,464 Daddy. 111 00:12:07,762 --> 00:12:09,719 Daddy, it's me. 112 00:12:11,809 --> 00:12:15,012 - What happened? - I'm happy to see you. 113 00:12:20,235 --> 00:12:22,358 Call if you need me. 114 00:12:28,577 --> 00:12:31,661 The cable said you were very ill. 115 00:12:31,747 --> 00:12:36,907 When I was shouting at Yamagata, I had a heart-attack. 116 00:12:37,879 --> 00:12:42,043 - But now I'm much better. - I'm so happy. 117 00:12:43,177 --> 00:12:46,380 I saw the parade, it was moving. 118 00:12:47,223 --> 00:12:50,556 I'd have liked having been there. 119 00:12:51,394 --> 00:12:55,605 I got mad when I heard about the Triple Intervention. 120 00:12:57,776 --> 00:12:59,733 You see... 121 00:12:59,904 --> 00:13:03,902 I was also very furious. I came to Tokyo furious. 122 00:13:03,950 --> 00:13:06,986 Yamagata received me and agreed to hear me out. 123 00:13:08,079 --> 00:13:10,368 I told him what was on my mind. 124 00:13:11,291 --> 00:13:14,411 He said he shared my point of view, 125 00:13:14,462 --> 00:13:18,626 that it was a common sentiment. 126 00:13:18,675 --> 00:13:22,720 That the entire Japanese people shared it. 127 00:13:22,804 --> 00:13:26,968 That he also found it intolerable. 128 00:13:27,935 --> 00:13:29,133 What did he tell you? 129 00:13:29,979 --> 00:13:32,221 When the three Powers intervened, 130 00:13:33,107 --> 00:13:36,440 there were meetings hold to decide what our position would be. 131 00:13:37,404 --> 00:13:40,358 They shouldn't have interfered. 132 00:13:40,449 --> 00:13:45,692 Our soldiers died conquering that land. 133 00:13:46,706 --> 00:13:53,041 We shouldn't give it back, but the army is not strong enough. 134 00:13:54,089 --> 00:13:57,125 We must put up with this humiliation, 135 00:13:57,259 --> 00:14:01,387 stifle our tears, 136 00:14:05,560 --> 00:14:07,469 for the motherland. 137 00:14:15,947 --> 00:14:20,027 On the 10th of May, His Imperial Majesty 138 00:14:20,118 --> 00:14:23,321 announced a retrocession decree. 139 00:14:24,414 --> 00:14:31,544 The burden of this terrible decision fell upon his men. 140 00:14:32,673 --> 00:14:36,920 That's why my words were useless, 141 00:14:38,764 --> 00:14:42,097 even if my ignorance made me rush on. 142 00:14:43,018 --> 00:14:45,176 I crossed the line. 143 00:14:50,360 --> 00:14:56,564 But I can not forget this imposition. 144 00:14:56,700 --> 00:15:00,745 I'm sure that, in the end, we'll win. 145 00:15:01,956 --> 00:15:04,957 - We'll take revenge on the Russians. - Yes. 146 00:15:10,299 --> 00:15:14,249 Tomohiko, what'd you like to be? 147 00:15:17,390 --> 00:15:21,554 - I want to be a soldier. - Really? Very well. 148 00:15:21,603 --> 00:15:23,809 I want to go the Military Academy. 149 00:15:24,690 --> 00:15:25,852 All right. 150 00:15:26,817 --> 00:15:32,191 In 1883, the Emperor promulgated the Imperial Military Code. 151 00:15:33,199 --> 00:15:39,320 Loyalty, courtesy, courage, honor and temperance. 152 00:15:39,456 --> 00:15:46,622 Being a soldier is the best way to abide by His principles. 153 00:15:46,714 --> 00:15:47,828 Yes. 154 00:15:52,846 --> 00:15:54,969 Daddy, are you feeling all right? 155 00:15:59,145 --> 00:16:01,351 - Open the window. - Yes. 156 00:16:04,317 --> 00:16:08,564 - There's more hustle and bustle in Tokyo, than in the fields... - That's true. 157 00:16:12,785 --> 00:16:15,786 I hardly notice the difference. 158 00:16:20,085 --> 00:16:24,165 - Did you pay your respects at the castle? - No, I came right here. 159 00:16:25,174 --> 00:16:26,336 Irresponsible! 160 00:16:27,343 --> 00:16:31,471 On your first visit, you have to honor the castle. 161 00:16:33,474 --> 00:16:34,672 - Go right away. - Good... 162 00:17:37,129 --> 00:17:39,335 - Are you Tomohiko? - Yes. 163 00:17:41,508 --> 00:17:44,462 I did my very best. 164 00:17:47,599 --> 00:17:51,846 His last words were: "Be a good soldier, Tomohiko." 165 00:18:36,611 --> 00:18:41,771 Unshakable determination and perseverance. 166 00:18:41,992 --> 00:18:46,987 1904- Orders are given to destroy the Russians 167 00:18:49,209 --> 00:18:55,461 While returning with his father's ashes, Tomohiko enlisted... 168 00:18:56,342 --> 00:19:01,681 as an infantryman, but... 169 00:19:24,581 --> 00:19:25,743 What happened to you? 170 00:19:28,836 --> 00:19:30,994 Nishina! 171 00:19:31,923 --> 00:19:33,999 - You're alive! - Yes. 172 00:19:34,050 --> 00:19:36,089 Where were you wounded? 173 00:19:37,179 --> 00:19:40,180 - I see they got you in the leg. - Guess so. 174 00:19:40,224 --> 00:19:42,430 They wounded me a couple of times. 175 00:19:44,437 --> 00:19:46,643 I wasn't able to fight in the Hoten campaign. 176 00:19:48,692 --> 00:19:50,601 I'm worse. 177 00:19:51,778 --> 00:19:57,069 Well, anyway, I'm here. Ever since we got here I've got a fever. 178 00:19:57,952 --> 00:20:01,036 Already in the Academy you used to fall sick often. 179 00:20:01,247 --> 00:20:03,286 I'm very unlucky. 180 00:20:07,504 --> 00:20:10,540 Come on. A good soldier doesn't grumble. 181 00:20:11,425 --> 00:20:16,764 I know. But what kind of a soldier is one that goes to war and can't fight? 182 00:20:16,890 --> 00:20:22,015 I got the fever during the Shaga battle. 183 00:20:23,021 --> 00:20:25,097 I thought they'd send me to Hoten, 184 00:20:26,066 --> 00:20:28,224 but here I am. 185 00:20:29,320 --> 00:20:32,356 I'm a mess, but I'm an officer. 186 00:20:33,450 --> 00:20:36,486 My father'd be ashamed with me. 187 00:20:36,536 --> 00:20:37,650 Enough! 188 00:20:41,709 --> 00:20:45,042 It's not your fault. One doesn't choose being sick. 189 00:20:45,880 --> 00:20:51,301 I'm so ashamed, I didn't write to my mother and wife. 190 00:20:52,262 --> 00:20:55,429 - I haven't, not since I'm here. - Stupid. 191 00:20:56,308 --> 00:20:57,506 Don't you think? 192 00:20:58,394 --> 00:21:00,636 Imagine how worried they must be. 193 00:21:01,564 --> 00:21:05,775 - You're neglecting your duty. - My duty is to fight. 194 00:21:05,861 --> 00:21:10,986 - That's why I'd rather be dead. - What're you saying!? 195 00:21:26,675 --> 00:21:31,717 A soldier doesn't get to choose when and where to die. 196 00:21:34,059 --> 00:21:39,101 At least, you'll be able to fight when you'll get well. 197 00:21:41,358 --> 00:21:43,231 Look at me. 198 00:21:51,620 --> 00:21:54,870 I lost my place on the battlefield. 199 00:21:55,958 --> 00:22:00,916 But I'll get another one in the future. 200 00:22:03,216 --> 00:22:05,255 I have a goal. 201 00:22:06,386 --> 00:22:10,384 Abide by the five Imperial principles. 202 00:22:11,559 --> 00:22:14,679 I could devote my life to them. 203 00:22:16,731 --> 00:22:17,845 Don't worry. 204 00:22:19,818 --> 00:22:23,068 There're thousands of ways to serve one's country. 205 00:22:29,287 --> 00:22:33,285 The sound of footsteps marks the return of the soldiers... 206 00:22:33,333 --> 00:22:35,539 ...from a heroic battle. 207 00:22:36,420 --> 00:22:40,548 But a sad Takagi Tomohiko returns to his town, 208 00:22:40,591 --> 00:22:43,711 not from the war, but from the hospital. 209 00:22:54,148 --> 00:22:55,227 Sir. 210 00:22:57,235 --> 00:23:00,355 - Mr. Komatsu has arrived. - Very well. 211 00:23:04,576 --> 00:23:06,699 "The Great History of Japan - BY MITO MITSUKUNI" 212 00:23:07,704 --> 00:23:08,818 Mr. Takagi, 213 00:23:08,914 --> 00:23:13,078 Mr. Takeya and myself have talked about you. 214 00:23:14,045 --> 00:23:20,380 Your shop is ancient and it'd be a pity closing it. 215 00:23:21,470 --> 00:23:25,515 We'd rather put it off a couple of years, 216 00:23:26,434 --> 00:23:30,598 and, in the meantime, help you keeping it afloat. 217 00:23:30,688 --> 00:23:35,979 - Thank you. - Well, you have been sick. 218 00:23:36,945 --> 00:23:40,112 It's not only about the borrowed money you have lost, 219 00:23:40,199 --> 00:23:44,244 but also about your guarantees. 220 00:23:44,412 --> 00:23:48,410 We're not that strict. Dedicate yourself to your shop. 221 00:23:48,583 --> 00:23:51,453 I'm most grateful for your help. 222 00:23:51,503 --> 00:23:52,617 There's nothing to it. 223 00:23:54,632 --> 00:23:56,838 You spend a lot of time reading. 224 00:23:57,760 --> 00:24:02,920 It's important studying books, but, as well, the real world. 225 00:24:03,183 --> 00:24:08,225 You shouldn't guarantee too easily others' debts. 226 00:24:09,273 --> 00:24:12,523 That's how the real world is, and its consequences. 227 00:24:13,528 --> 00:24:16,695 - Have some tea. - Shouldn't have taken the trouble. 228 00:24:16,740 --> 00:24:20,654 We're very grateful for your help. 229 00:24:20,702 --> 00:24:21,864 There's nothing to it. 230 00:24:26,959 --> 00:24:28,157 I'd like you to confirm something. 231 00:24:29,045 --> 00:24:35,415 I heard that two officers in Yoyogi want to fly in an airplane. 232 00:24:36,386 --> 00:24:38,628 - Is it true? - It seems so. 233 00:24:39,515 --> 00:24:40,677 They're no birds... 234 00:24:41,684 --> 00:24:44,720 If they make it, it'll be heroic. 235 00:24:44,812 --> 00:24:51,064 - That's why they want to try. - They'll surely crash. 236 00:24:52,154 --> 00:24:54,146 Why take the chance? 237 00:24:54,240 --> 00:24:56,197 They won't accomplish anything. 238 00:24:56,284 --> 00:24:57,363 That's sheer madness. 239 00:24:57,410 --> 00:25:02,452 They should better practice shooting than play birds! 240 00:25:02,624 --> 00:25:05,578 What you say is out of line! 241 00:25:05,711 --> 00:25:10,706 Don't be that sure. The army is not for playing around. 242 00:25:10,758 --> 00:25:13,000 These men put their lives on the line. 243 00:25:13,845 --> 00:25:14,876 Know what? 244 00:25:15,138 --> 00:25:17,177 You should shut up. 245 00:25:19,226 --> 00:25:23,390 How dare you talk to me like this? 246 00:25:24,398 --> 00:25:25,512 Brat! 247 00:25:27,568 --> 00:25:28,647 Excuse me. 248 00:25:31,740 --> 00:25:35,904 If you are so insolent, don't expect me to help you. 249 00:25:36,870 --> 00:25:38,068 Mr. Komatsu. 250 00:25:42,126 --> 00:25:44,118 Forgive him, please. 251 00:25:45,171 --> 00:25:47,210 Mr. Komatsu. 252 00:26:18,667 --> 00:26:20,576 I'm sorry. 253 00:26:20,836 --> 00:26:24,786 I know I shouldn't have, but I couldn't help myself. 254 00:26:26,884 --> 00:26:32,175 Don't worry about it. He was wrong. But, sometimes, it's better to be quiet. 255 00:26:32,265 --> 00:26:35,432 Yes. Anyway, I shouldn't have got angry. 256 00:26:41,526 --> 00:26:45,606 Don't say that. You had your reasons. 257 00:26:45,739 --> 00:26:48,906 I'll go right now and ask him to forgive me. 258 00:26:49,952 --> 00:26:51,909 - Don't talk about the shop. - Why not? 259 00:26:52,079 --> 00:26:54,118 The debts are not mine. 260 00:26:54,206 --> 00:26:59,331 When I'll have paid my debts, I'll make a fresh start. 261 00:27:01,381 --> 00:27:06,541 - Did you think what we'll do for a living? - Not yet. 262 00:27:06,720 --> 00:27:12,841 But, first, I'll pay the debts and buy a smaller house. 263 00:27:14,896 --> 00:27:18,063 - I think that's a good idea. - Really? 264 00:27:19,067 --> 00:27:24,274 The shop's not working. We'd be better of as shopkeepers. 265 00:27:25,283 --> 00:27:29,494 Buying merchandise, selling it, making a profit. 266 00:27:29,621 --> 00:27:33,785 I'd feel safer like this and I think you would also. 267 00:27:37,838 --> 00:27:43,045 But it pains me to break off with the tradition of our ancestors. 268 00:27:45,180 --> 00:27:47,219 It is my fault. 269 00:27:47,349 --> 00:27:51,560 I failed as a soldier, and now as a businessman. 270 00:27:53,481 --> 00:27:57,775 - I'm good for nothing. - That's not true. You were a good soldier. 271 00:27:57,819 --> 00:28:03,988 You always say, houses included, that attitude makes the valor, 272 00:28:04,076 --> 00:28:08,240 and that's what you show each and every day. 273 00:28:12,251 --> 00:28:15,371 I'm proud of the way you... 274 00:28:15,463 --> 00:28:19,508 ...stood up to Mr. Komatsu. 275 00:28:20,552 --> 00:28:23,672 "The army is not for playing around." 276 00:28:24,724 --> 00:28:28,888 "Those men put their lives on the line." 277 00:28:29,062 --> 00:28:32,016 "Don't be that sure." 278 00:28:32,190 --> 00:28:35,310 Did you notice the way he looked? 279 00:28:39,490 --> 00:28:42,574 Don't worry, we'll be fine. 280 00:28:44,663 --> 00:28:50,915 The boy will take care of us, like you did, don't you think so? 281 00:28:58,303 --> 00:29:00,176 Shintaro. 282 00:29:01,431 --> 00:29:06,591 The boy will take care of us the same way you take care of him. 283 00:29:06,645 --> 00:29:10,559 Isn't it so, Shintaro? You'll take care of us. 284 00:29:12,902 --> 00:29:15,986 Ten years later 285 00:29:18,033 --> 00:29:20,072 Fukuoka 286 00:29:58,620 --> 00:30:02,748 - Nice, isn't it? - I should say so. 287 00:30:02,791 --> 00:30:04,830 Really beautiful. 288 00:30:06,962 --> 00:30:10,046 - You said you wanted three, didn't you? - Yes, three. 289 00:30:11,301 --> 00:30:16,259 - And soap for the laundry. - We've got a new one. 290 00:30:16,306 --> 00:30:19,390 - O yes? - You should try it. 291 00:30:26,734 --> 00:30:27,896 - Mother. - Yes? 292 00:30:27,986 --> 00:30:32,114 - Can I put it down now? - Wait, I'll take it now. 293 00:30:32,991 --> 00:30:36,194 You're like a girl, always at home. 294 00:30:37,288 --> 00:30:42,413 - But he helps me a lot. - That's lucky. 295 00:30:42,585 --> 00:30:45,539 - Your change. - Thank you. Goodbye. 296 00:30:48,801 --> 00:30:51,968 Let me clean you, you're all sweat. 297 00:30:53,973 --> 00:30:56,012 Shintaro, are you coming? 298 00:30:56,100 --> 00:30:59,136 You should go and play with them. 299 00:30:59,229 --> 00:31:01,268 We'll be at the river. 300 00:31:01,356 --> 00:31:04,273 I'll go change the baby. 301 00:31:14,704 --> 00:31:15,818 Shintaro. 302 00:31:16,873 --> 00:31:18,912 Go with your friends. 303 00:31:23,089 --> 00:31:24,251 Children should play. 304 00:31:25,299 --> 00:31:28,419 You stay all day long shut in the house. 305 00:31:32,558 --> 00:31:34,681 Come on, son, go out and play. 306 00:31:45,989 --> 00:31:49,192 Go, kid. At times, he looks very frail. 307 00:31:49,284 --> 00:31:53,412 - He's still young. - That's not the only reason I say that. 308 00:31:54,373 --> 00:31:57,540 Frail kids are more reliable. 309 00:31:57,585 --> 00:32:00,669 Maybe so, but you pamper him too much. 310 00:32:00,756 --> 00:32:02,713 Leave him to me. 311 00:32:02,758 --> 00:32:05,842 A mother knows what her child needs. 312 00:32:05,886 --> 00:32:06,965 Even so... 313 00:32:08,014 --> 00:32:11,217 Don't worry. This one'll be strong. 314 00:32:12,060 --> 00:32:14,183 I can see that from the way he carries his chest. 315 00:32:14,229 --> 00:32:17,432 He'll be like a fairy tale hero. 316 00:32:18,317 --> 00:32:20,440 He'll take care of you two. 317 00:32:20,486 --> 00:32:22,644 You said the same thing about Shintaro. 318 00:32:23,489 --> 00:32:26,692 Be patient, they're both very young. 319 00:32:26,785 --> 00:32:29,869 You'll see how Shintaro will be big and strong. 320 00:32:29,955 --> 00:32:32,956 With a stubborn father like his... 321 00:32:35,169 --> 00:32:39,297 Leave it be, or I won't find it later. 322 00:32:39,382 --> 00:32:41,291 It's better here. 323 00:32:41,342 --> 00:32:44,545 I'm running the shop. Please, let it be. 324 00:32:44,596 --> 00:32:47,513 - Hi, it's me. - Let it go already. 325 00:32:48,517 --> 00:32:50,759 - Hi, please, come in. - Thank you. 326 00:32:51,896 --> 00:32:57,021 Hi, doctor. How're you? Have you come to challenge me? 327 00:32:57,068 --> 00:33:02,193 No, I've been losing all the time lately. Though a doctor, I haven't won even once. 328 00:33:09,624 --> 00:33:13,669 Would you be interested in teaching? 329 00:33:14,588 --> 00:33:16,794 Teaching? What? 330 00:33:17,800 --> 00:33:19,958 An old school mate, Mr. Sakuragi, 331 00:33:20,052 --> 00:33:22,044 has a foundation. 332 00:33:22,972 --> 00:33:26,175 He's a good man, he gives money for public works 333 00:33:26,267 --> 00:33:30,431 He has more than 300 workers in his factory. 334 00:33:31,440 --> 00:33:36,517 It just happens he's looking for a teacher for his sons. 335 00:33:37,697 --> 00:33:39,773 You might be interested. 336 00:33:39,824 --> 00:33:41,816 - Please. - Thank you. 337 00:33:42,911 --> 00:33:46,031 It's a good opportunity. 338 00:33:46,123 --> 00:33:50,168 I've told him about you and he wants to meet you. 339 00:33:51,128 --> 00:33:56,371 I thank you, but... I don't know if I'm qualified. 340 00:33:56,468 --> 00:33:59,588 What? You're too qualified. 341 00:33:59,638 --> 00:34:02,722 Educating young people is important. 342 00:34:02,766 --> 00:34:04,639 What's the matter with you? 343 00:34:07,897 --> 00:34:12,974 Don't cry, boys don't cry. Tell me what happened. 344 00:34:13,028 --> 00:34:16,112 He wouldn't dive, so they picked up on him. 345 00:34:16,240 --> 00:34:19,276 Diving would've been foolish. 346 00:34:20,411 --> 00:34:22,450 Cone on, don't cry. 347 00:34:22,622 --> 00:34:24,614 - Good afternoon. - I'm coming. 348 00:34:30,923 --> 00:34:35,003 Well, I was thinking about finding another job. 349 00:34:35,970 --> 00:34:39,173 I think I'll go speak with your friend Sakuragi. 350 00:34:40,225 --> 00:34:43,309 What a heat! Unbearable. 351 00:34:45,564 --> 00:34:48,684 - A cigarette? - No, I don't smoke. 352 00:34:49,652 --> 00:34:53,899 Really? That's odd. I couldn't live without smoking. 353 00:34:54,824 --> 00:34:57,944 My wife gave me something for you. 354 00:34:58,870 --> 00:34:59,984 Please... 355 00:35:02,249 --> 00:35:05,119 What a nice watermelon! 356 00:35:06,212 --> 00:35:08,501 Thank you, but I couldn't accept. 357 00:35:09,465 --> 00:35:13,676 - Why not? - I don't know if I'll hire you. 358 00:35:14,638 --> 00:35:17,758 Accepting it would mean a compromise. 359 00:35:18,726 --> 00:35:23,055 Don't misunderstand me. It was my wife's idea. 360 00:35:24,148 --> 00:35:27,065 Even so, I couldn't accept. 361 00:35:33,450 --> 00:35:37,448 I've been told you fought in the war. 362 00:35:37,497 --> 00:35:39,655 - That's true. - I did also. 363 00:35:39,749 --> 00:35:42,703 - Really? - As a performer. 364 00:35:42,919 --> 00:35:48,044 My family has been in haulage for years. 365 00:35:49,093 --> 00:35:52,177 That's why I'm always in when a war breaks. 366 00:35:53,139 --> 00:35:56,306 I help the army with the supplies. 367 00:35:58,395 --> 00:36:00,434 Even then, 368 00:36:00,522 --> 00:36:03,772 I knew Japan must strengthen its military power. 369 00:36:04,819 --> 00:36:10,940 Even if it was ten years later, that war was different from the one with Russia. 370 00:36:10,992 --> 00:36:15,072 In that one, while going up the river Zin, 371 00:36:15,122 --> 00:36:20,365 the foreigners resisted. They wouldn't let us enter the city. 372 00:36:20,503 --> 00:36:25,710 But we managed to get in in the one with Russia. 373 00:36:26,718 --> 00:36:30,798 We went in from everywhere, until they offered us their houses. 374 00:36:30,848 --> 00:36:34,015 I stayed with an Italian family. 375 00:36:34,852 --> 00:36:37,141 And all that thanks to the military might of Japan. 376 00:36:47,574 --> 00:36:52,699 I'm afraid I've talked too much. It's high noon already. 377 00:36:54,749 --> 00:36:56,907 It's not much, but, please... 378 00:36:57,002 --> 00:37:00,086 - I came at the wrong moment. - Not at all. 379 00:37:00,923 --> 00:37:04,173 Besides, I've made you wait. I haven't stopped talking. 380 00:37:05,094 --> 00:37:07,170 Please, eat 381 00:37:07,263 --> 00:37:10,299 - Well, then... - Please. 382 00:37:14,521 --> 00:37:17,724 Forgive me, I've been wanting to ask you... 383 00:37:18,734 --> 00:37:21,770 - How much do I owe you? - What? 384 00:37:21,863 --> 00:37:25,991 - For the food. - Is this a joke? 385 00:37:26,034 --> 00:37:27,148 You see... 386 00:37:28,036 --> 00:37:31,286 You shouldn't have invited me to lunch. 387 00:37:33,375 --> 00:37:39,496 You thought the watermelon was a bribe, 388 00:37:40,550 --> 00:37:43,634 so I'll pay for my lunch. 389 00:37:43,720 --> 00:37:44,751 Don't you think so? 390 00:37:44,805 --> 00:37:46,844 Don't eat, then. 391 00:37:46,974 --> 00:37:48,966 Nobody's forcing you. 392 00:37:49,018 --> 00:37:53,016 I can't accept the money. It'd be absurd. 393 00:37:53,064 --> 00:37:54,309 You don't appreciate kindness. 394 00:37:55,150 --> 00:37:56,229 Neither do you. 395 00:38:22,347 --> 00:38:25,550 There's nothing to be afraid of. Close your eyes. 396 00:38:26,434 --> 00:38:29,554 Come on, I'm here, nothing will happen to you. 397 00:38:30,773 --> 00:38:36,977 Please, try. Don't be afraid. Dive. 398 00:38:38,031 --> 00:38:41,032 Come on, you can do it. 399 00:38:41,243 --> 00:38:44,197 Come on, dive. 400 00:38:47,374 --> 00:38:48,488 Shintaro. 401 00:38:50,503 --> 00:38:53,587 If you don't dive, you'll never be a soldier. 402 00:38:57,803 --> 00:38:59,926 Have you talked to Sakuragi? 403 00:39:01,891 --> 00:39:04,049 Yes, he's an imbecile. 404 00:39:06,062 --> 00:39:07,260 Mother, look! 405 00:39:13,612 --> 00:39:15,688 Son, are you all right? 406 00:39:17,658 --> 00:39:19,781 You have won a watermelon. 407 00:39:28,170 --> 00:39:31,124 Come on, eat it. 408 00:39:32,174 --> 00:39:35,294 Hey, kids! D'you want watermelon? 409 00:39:49,819 --> 00:39:53,104 - So, you talked with Sakuragi, then... - Yes, I went to see him. 410 00:39:53,198 --> 00:39:55,155 - Please. - Thank you. 411 00:39:56,201 --> 00:40:01,361 He's working you work for him. 412 00:40:01,582 --> 00:40:07,621 - This is impossible. - Seems you've made quite an impression. 413 00:40:07,672 --> 00:40:10,756 He wants to hire you as a teacher. 414 00:40:11,802 --> 00:40:14,008 I don't accept. He's rude. 415 00:40:15,055 --> 00:40:17,131 Don't judge him like this. 416 00:40:17,224 --> 00:40:22,301 He's not a bad guy, and not an arriviste. 417 00:40:24,316 --> 00:40:27,519 He's a self-made man. 418 00:40:27,611 --> 00:40:30,695 You should know him better! 419 00:40:30,781 --> 00:40:36,784 I thank you for your interest, but I'll reserve judgment. 420 00:40:42,085 --> 00:40:45,252 Shintaro, I've brought you an apple. 421 00:40:51,512 --> 00:40:53,588 I'm through, at last. 422 00:40:54,557 --> 00:40:55,636 Moron! 423 00:40:57,644 --> 00:40:59,850 How many times must I tell you? 424 00:41:00,814 --> 00:41:03,898 Don't be so careless! 425 00:41:04,944 --> 00:41:07,020 Don't you listen? 426 00:41:08,281 --> 00:41:11,282 Ask for forgiveness on your knees. 427 00:41:13,495 --> 00:41:16,531 You're big now, don't cry. 428 00:41:19,669 --> 00:41:23,667 I've told you to put your soul in what you're doing. 429 00:41:23,757 --> 00:41:27,837 That's all your country asks from you. You should've known that already. 430 00:41:28,929 --> 00:41:33,140 You've treaded on the book. It's our legacy, are you proud of yourself? 431 00:41:34,310 --> 00:41:37,394 Tell me! Will you be more careful from now on? 432 00:41:37,480 --> 00:41:39,472 Come on! Ask for forgiveness! 433 00:41:42,486 --> 00:41:43,600 I can't go on anymore! 434 00:41:43,654 --> 00:41:46,774 Woman, let the kid go. He's heard you already. 435 00:41:47,658 --> 00:41:51,905 - He only made a mistake. - It was more than that. 436 00:41:52,038 --> 00:41:56,083 He was wrong and he has apologized. 437 00:41:58,128 --> 00:42:02,422 - Leave him alone, he's sorry. - You're too lenient with him. 438 00:42:10,684 --> 00:42:12,890 What a sultry weather... 439 00:42:15,856 --> 00:42:20,067 Shintaro, why don't we go to the fair? 440 00:42:21,154 --> 00:42:22,316 Would you like to? 441 00:42:23,281 --> 00:42:25,357 Come on, stop crying. 442 00:42:32,500 --> 00:42:33,780 Eat it before leaving. 443 00:43:15,339 --> 00:43:17,462 Look, daddy. 444 00:43:20,637 --> 00:43:24,848 D'you see that one? It's Sakuragi, from my class. 445 00:44:06,479 --> 00:44:07,593 Mr. Sakuragi. 446 00:44:10,651 --> 00:44:13,818 - What a coincidence! - It's a pleasure meeting you. 447 00:44:15,865 --> 00:44:17,904 Glad to meet you, too. 448 00:44:18,075 --> 00:44:23,152 Thank you for trusting me. I'll begin tomorrow, if it's all right. 449 00:44:23,206 --> 00:44:27,417 It'd be a pleasure. I'm happy you have accepted. 450 00:44:28,504 --> 00:44:32,454 - Have you done your homework? - Yes, but problem three... 451 00:44:32,508 --> 00:44:34,666 You'll see you won't be sorry. 452 00:44:36,721 --> 00:44:39,841 Ten Years Later 453 00:44:58,704 --> 00:44:59,783 Shintaro! 454 00:45:01,874 --> 00:45:02,905 Hi! 455 00:45:03,751 --> 00:45:07,001 - Holiday? - I'm going at the military checkup. 456 00:45:07,088 --> 00:45:12,248 - A cadet can become an officer. - Yes, but I'm not sure. 457 00:45:13,220 --> 00:45:15,296 - Good afternoon. - Good afternoon. 458 00:45:15,389 --> 00:45:19,469 I'd rather enlist as a soldier, like everybody else. 459 00:45:19,519 --> 00:45:22,639 There're two years as a recruit. 460 00:45:22,731 --> 00:45:26,776 Yes, but he has to pass the checkup. 461 00:45:26,819 --> 00:45:28,977 They easy that afterwards everything is easier. 462 00:45:29,822 --> 00:45:31,898 I'll be happy to see you there. 463 00:45:32,074 --> 00:45:34,150 - I have to go. - Goodbye. 464 00:45:34,202 --> 00:45:36,194 - Take care. - Yes, sir. 465 00:45:43,420 --> 00:45:45,543 - I'm home. - Welcome. 466 00:45:45,631 --> 00:45:48,632 Hi, anything to eat? 467 00:45:48,718 --> 00:45:50,841 Is that all you can say? 468 00:45:54,808 --> 00:45:58,011 Reizo, if you don't wise up you won't get your diploma. 469 00:45:59,146 --> 00:46:02,100 The boy has taken after his father. 470 00:46:02,191 --> 00:46:06,485 Yes. Had he been a different sort, he'd have been a soldier. 471 00:46:07,364 --> 00:46:10,614 He's frail. He sells all day long. 472 00:46:10,701 --> 00:46:14,651 He'll soon take the army checkup. 473 00:46:14,705 --> 00:46:15,867 He should take care. 474 00:46:16,791 --> 00:46:18,949 With such an ailing father, 475 00:46:20,003 --> 00:46:22,161 it'll be hard for him to pass it. 476 00:46:23,089 --> 00:46:25,212 We'll see if he's lucky. 477 00:46:30,306 --> 00:46:33,426 Attention! 478 00:46:34,435 --> 00:46:35,597 Salute! 479 00:46:44,029 --> 00:46:45,986 Left turn! 480 00:46:50,120 --> 00:46:52,196 At ease. 481 00:46:54,374 --> 00:46:58,538 70 soldiers, captain, sir. Count. 482 00:47:05,762 --> 00:47:08,965 24 in section 2, 4 missing. 483 00:47:09,016 --> 00:47:10,973 20 present, captain, sir. 484 00:47:17,442 --> 00:47:20,396 Soldiers. About-face! 485 00:47:23,532 --> 00:47:25,690 Let's say the Imperial Code. 486 00:47:26,702 --> 00:47:27,816 Bow! 487 00:47:33,084 --> 00:47:34,993 Attention. 488 00:47:35,962 --> 00:47:41,169 You must repeat the corporal's words. 489 00:47:41,385 --> 00:47:43,342 Is that understood? 490 00:47:43,429 --> 00:47:45,338 Attention. 491 00:47:46,474 --> 00:47:47,505 Begin. 492 00:47:47,558 --> 00:47:50,678 First, Loyalty is a soldier's first duty, 493 00:47:50,770 --> 00:47:54,768 First. Loyalty is a soldier's first duty. 494 00:47:57,027 --> 00:48:02,234 All those living 495 00:48:02,283 --> 00:48:08,487 on the lands 496 00:48:09,458 --> 00:48:16,706 of our Emperor 497 00:48:16,799 --> 00:48:23,929 must totally give themselves 498 00:48:23,974 --> 00:48:30,178 in body and soul 499 00:48:30,398 --> 00:48:36,567 to all actions 500 00:48:37,531 --> 00:48:49,039 destined to serve Him, 501 00:48:52,297 --> 00:48:55,464 There's quite some time since you haven't sung this one. 502 00:48:56,468 --> 00:49:01,593 I've at last broke free from the grudge that had been eating me for a year. 503 00:49:02,767 --> 00:49:05,721 Shall we toast for him? 504 00:49:19,285 --> 00:49:22,369 It's time to turn the lights off. 505 00:49:22,539 --> 00:49:26,537 Shintaro must be sleeping. 506 00:49:27,711 --> 00:49:29,787 I feel relieved. 507 00:49:30,756 --> 00:49:32,962 Like from a big burden. 508 00:49:33,009 --> 00:49:37,173 True, it's been hard for you too. 509 00:49:38,015 --> 00:49:41,182 The boy is frail. I was worried. 510 00:49:42,269 --> 00:49:45,436 Had he not passed the checkup, he'd have been ashamed. 511 00:49:45,523 --> 00:49:47,515 That's what was worrying me. 512 00:49:48,443 --> 00:49:52,772 As we've brought him up for 20 years, people would've blamed us. 513 00:49:53,657 --> 00:49:54,855 Yes, you're right. 514 00:49:55,743 --> 00:49:58,946 They are not our boys, they belong to the country. 515 00:49:59,038 --> 00:50:02,205 We had to surrender them in a good shape. 516 00:50:03,042 --> 00:50:06,292 For now, all's well. 517 00:50:08,340 --> 00:50:12,551 - I hope he'll do his best. - I'm sure he will. 518 00:50:13,512 --> 00:50:15,588 He's not ready. 519 00:50:16,641 --> 00:50:19,725 The army is not for sickly men. 520 00:50:19,769 --> 00:50:21,927 Shintaro has our blood. 521 00:50:22,022 --> 00:50:26,067 He won't shame us. Take care of it. 522 00:50:37,456 --> 00:50:38,654 Present arms! 523 00:50:42,795 --> 00:50:44,752 At ease! 524 00:50:45,965 --> 00:50:47,957 Hat's off. 525 00:50:52,013 --> 00:50:53,127 Salute. 526 00:50:57,436 --> 00:51:02,478 Someone was behind the China Incident. 527 00:51:02,609 --> 00:51:05,776 It happened three years already. 528 00:51:06,696 --> 00:51:08,735 Now, the same thing happens 529 00:51:09,867 --> 00:51:13,912 with anti-Japanese provocations 530 00:51:14,038 --> 00:51:17,122 going ahead in Manchuria. 531 00:51:17,208 --> 00:51:23,329 These are U.S. Manipulations looking for a pretext to meddle in Japan��s interests. 532 00:51:23,549 --> 00:51:25,506 In few words, 533 00:51:26,468 --> 00:51:29,801 the fox and the badger are setting us up. 534 00:51:30,765 --> 00:51:34,929 All this operation is designed to fight against Japan. 535 00:51:37,064 --> 00:51:40,184 We must counter-attack. 536 00:51:41,068 --> 00:51:46,311 650 years have gone by since the intended Mongolian invasion, 537 00:51:46,449 --> 00:51:50,529 and, ever since, we've shown that no one messes around with us. 538 00:51:52,706 --> 00:51:55,742 You're a good speaker. I congratulate you. 539 00:51:55,834 --> 00:52:00,045 Your allusion to the Mongols has touched our very soul. 540 00:52:00,882 --> 00:52:06,303 I've always liked this story. It turns my patriotic feelings. 541 00:52:07,264 --> 00:52:12,341 What d'you think about Manchuria? D'you think Japan will attack? 542 00:52:12,436 --> 00:52:17,596 Yes, if it goes on. There already are more than 800 incidents, 543 00:52:17,650 --> 00:52:19,856 and the government is doing nothing. 544 00:52:20,737 --> 00:52:23,904 If war breaks, they'll send the army. 545 00:52:23,949 --> 00:52:25,063 Yes, without any doubt. 546 00:52:25,868 --> 00:52:29,118 My son fires a machine gun. Will he go on the front? 547 00:52:29,205 --> 00:52:30,284 Without any doubt. 548 00:52:31,124 --> 00:52:34,291 Our sons start with an advantage. 549 00:52:34,461 --> 00:52:39,538 But I'm afraid that Tsunekichi's shortcomings might keep him out of it. 550 00:52:39,633 --> 00:52:44,840 If he were that feeble, he wouldn't be among the candidates. 551 00:52:45,890 --> 00:52:48,974 This is the land of the Gods. 552 00:52:49,019 --> 00:52:53,147 Without any doubt, the Divine Wind will blow for us. 553 00:52:53,190 --> 00:52:55,229 The Divine Wind is not enough. 554 00:52:55,276 --> 00:53:01,397 Think about the Mongolian invasion. Japan was in danger. 555 00:53:01,574 --> 00:53:06,616 They had good weapons and a good strategy and we didn't. 556 00:53:06,663 --> 00:53:10,791 But, thanks to the Divine Wind, we won. 557 00:53:12,878 --> 00:53:16,958 Do you mean we'd have lost without the Divine Wind? 558 00:53:17,050 --> 00:53:19,126 It was possible. 559 00:53:20,095 --> 00:53:25,338 - And we'd have been a Mongolian colony? - Without the Divine Wind, yes. 560 00:53:25,434 --> 00:53:30,559 What're you saying? You haven't heard my speech. I know... 561 00:53:33,693 --> 00:53:36,896 I know we'd have won, even without the Divine Wind. 562 00:53:36,989 --> 00:53:42,031 We defeated their landing detachment in the Bunei War. 563 00:53:42,119 --> 00:53:46,247 We forced them to retreat to Korea, 564 00:53:47,333 --> 00:53:51,497 and only a small number landed in Shiga. 565 00:53:52,589 --> 00:53:58,793 They feared us for the solidarity of our troops, for their discipline. 566 00:53:59,764 --> 00:54:01,887 - Have you forgotten that? - Of course I haven't. 567 00:54:01,975 --> 00:54:04,051 But, no matter how brave you are, 568 00:54:04,144 --> 00:54:07,145 with antiquated weapons and strategy you are lost. 569 00:54:07,189 --> 00:54:09,146 That's what I was saying. 570 00:54:09,274 --> 00:54:11,313 Even so, in the end we'll win. 571 00:54:11,402 --> 00:54:15,447 Yes, but I'm saying it again, it was the Divine Wind. 572 00:54:15,490 --> 00:54:16,604 Enough already! 573 00:54:17,575 --> 00:54:19,781 How many times must I tell you!? 574 00:54:20,662 --> 00:54:24,742 We'd have won even without the Divine Wind. 575 00:54:24,917 --> 00:54:31,002 Calm down. These are old stories. You take them too seriously. 576 00:54:32,217 --> 00:54:36,215 It makes you laugh?! You're so narrow-minded. 577 00:54:36,305 --> 00:54:40,469 You base your patriotism on strength. You underestimate your country. 578 00:54:40,518 --> 00:54:42,510 I don't want to talk to you anymore. 579 00:54:42,562 --> 00:54:43,641 Tomohiko. 580 00:54:43,771 --> 00:54:45,763 How dare you talk to me like this? 581 00:54:46,691 --> 00:54:48,980 A Japanese having honor... 582 00:54:49,820 --> 00:54:52,026 ...would never say we won thanks to the Divine Wind! 583 00:54:52,072 --> 00:54:54,064 Don't you doubt my honor! 584 00:54:54,116 --> 00:54:57,200 Of course I doubt it! I'm sure your blood is not pure. 585 00:54:57,286 --> 00:54:58,317 Shut up! 586 00:54:58,371 --> 00:55:02,499 I fought as a volunteer in the wars against Russia and China. 587 00:55:03,335 --> 00:55:05,493 And I'm now organizing the local militia. 588 00:55:05,545 --> 00:55:07,584 You've offended me. 589 00:55:07,673 --> 00:55:09,796 I don't want you to go on here. 590 00:55:11,761 --> 00:55:14,845 Neither do I. With your leave, I'm going. Goodbye. 591 00:55:25,359 --> 00:55:26,390 In the meantime, 592 00:55:26,444 --> 00:55:30,442 China offends Japan who answers with her troops. 593 00:55:30,615 --> 00:55:32,691 The British and the American are really to blame. 594 00:55:32,742 --> 00:55:35,862 The crucial moment for war in Asia has come. 595 00:55:39,875 --> 00:55:40,989 The war breaks out. 596 00:55:41,043 --> 00:55:43,119 The Japanese army enters Hoten 597 00:55:47,300 --> 00:55:48,331 China attacks Shanghai 598 00:55:48,385 --> 00:55:50,342 Japan counter-attacks 599 00:56:00,773 --> 00:56:02,812 The U.S. Impose an ultimatum to Japan. 600 00:56:17,459 --> 00:56:18,490 Mother. 601 00:56:20,712 --> 00:56:24,710 - I'm back. - I knew you'd come today. 602 00:56:25,760 --> 00:56:27,918 Last time I waited the entire day. 603 00:56:28,888 --> 00:56:31,972 Oh my, oh my... 604 00:56:33,101 --> 00:56:34,263 Daddy! 605 00:56:38,482 --> 00:56:43,440 Daddy, he's an officer! 606 00:56:49,828 --> 00:56:53,908 - I've just arrived. - What a surprise! 607 00:56:53,999 --> 00:56:56,038 How are you, doctor? 608 00:56:57,003 --> 00:56:59,161 How you have changed... You're a real man. 609 00:57:01,341 --> 00:57:03,298 You're so handsome. 610 00:57:04,553 --> 00:57:06,462 And look so good. 611 00:57:08,557 --> 00:57:10,680 You've been through so much... 612 00:57:11,727 --> 00:57:14,763 I'll make you a great supper. 613 00:57:19,069 --> 00:57:21,192 You've made it, after all. 614 00:57:21,238 --> 00:57:26,280 - Yes, they took pity on me. - Don't be so modest. 615 00:57:28,329 --> 00:57:30,535 Won't your unit go to China? 616 00:57:30,623 --> 00:57:33,540 Yes, of course. 617 00:57:33,752 --> 00:57:37,702 Really? This is wonderful. 618 00:57:38,757 --> 00:57:43,964 - Tsunekichi has already left. - Really? He went to the front? 619 00:57:46,141 --> 00:57:48,098 Will you also go? 620 00:57:48,226 --> 00:57:49,305 No. 621 00:57:49,394 --> 00:57:53,474 - Why not? - I'll train the recruits. 622 00:57:53,524 --> 00:57:57,688 Who do you think you are to train anyone? 623 00:57:58,571 --> 00:57:59,816 Did you volunteer? 624 00:58:00,615 --> 00:58:01,813 Lots of times. 625 00:58:01,908 --> 00:58:04,944 I even begged, but they wouldn't listen. 626 00:58:04,995 --> 00:58:07,118 You must have not put your soul into it. 627 00:58:08,123 --> 00:58:11,040 How come Sakuragi's going and you are not? 628 00:58:11,085 --> 00:58:14,335 Even so, I'm very proud of you. 629 00:58:14,422 --> 00:58:18,586 My child, an officer. That's fabulous. 630 00:58:19,428 --> 00:58:24,588 One has to obey orders in the army, you know that. 631 00:58:24,642 --> 00:58:30,894 - Yes, that's true, but... - Supper's served. 632 00:58:30,982 --> 00:58:34,066 - Go it, come on - I'm going. 633 00:58:39,366 --> 00:58:43,411 I brought these for you. Please. 634 00:58:45,498 --> 00:58:48,783 Fujita-san, why don't you let him win for once? 635 00:58:49,753 --> 00:58:52,837 He's taking it on the whole family. 636 00:58:55,968 --> 00:58:58,044 Make yourself at home. 637 00:59:06,397 --> 00:59:07,511 Shintaro. 638 00:59:11,694 --> 00:59:13,733 Congratulations. 639 00:59:17,868 --> 00:59:21,035 I'm proud. You have three stars. 640 00:59:21,121 --> 00:59:24,038 I owe it to you. 641 00:59:24,208 --> 00:59:25,322 Thank you. 642 00:59:28,254 --> 00:59:30,330 Make some tea. 643 00:59:33,635 --> 00:59:34,714 Mother. 644 00:59:35,763 --> 00:59:37,755 There's something I want to ask you. 645 00:59:45,106 --> 00:59:46,185 Tell me. 646 00:59:48,151 --> 00:59:51,235 I'd like father to stop arguing. 647 00:59:55,535 --> 00:59:58,536 Sakuragi and I are comrades. 648 00:59:58,663 --> 01:00:02,708 Quarrels between our fathers don't concern us. 649 01:00:03,752 --> 01:00:05,958 Let them settle them between themselves. 650 01:00:08,924 --> 01:00:12,091 We're friends and now, with him gone on the front, 651 01:00:12,220 --> 01:00:14,296 I feel guilty. 652 01:00:15,390 --> 01:00:17,347 I now it, my dear. 653 01:00:18,518 --> 01:00:23,513 I know he understands what I'm feeling in this situation. 654 01:00:24,650 --> 01:00:28,944 On the other hand, there's no room for sentiments in a war. 655 01:00:30,824 --> 01:00:31,903 Of course. 656 01:00:33,118 --> 01:00:36,119 You never know when the end might come. 657 01:00:37,206 --> 01:00:41,251 But I don't want to die worrying about trifles. 658 01:00:46,550 --> 01:00:47,664 D'you understand? 659 01:01:03,318 --> 01:01:05,275 Daddy. 660 01:01:07,490 --> 01:01:10,491 I want to talk to you about Mr. Sakuragi. 661 01:01:10,618 --> 01:01:14,746 - Don't mention this name. - All right, but... 662 01:01:15,665 --> 01:01:18,950 Our son and his are comrades in arms, 663 01:01:19,002 --> 01:01:23,082 and Shintaro wants you to make up with Sakuragi. 664 01:01:23,174 --> 01:01:25,047 Obey him. 665 01:01:27,220 --> 01:01:30,221 You always talk about the Imperial Code, 666 01:01:30,307 --> 01:01:33,427 you say you have to act with honor, 667 01:01:34,478 --> 01:01:38,606 but, in Sakuragi's case, you don't follow your words. 668 01:01:38,733 --> 01:01:42,861 Don't lecture me. Tell Sakuragi that. 669 01:01:43,863 --> 01:01:44,977 It's his fault. 670 01:01:45,073 --> 01:01:50,198 Tsunekichi might not make back from China. 671 01:01:51,288 --> 01:01:55,333 Shintaro could also die. 672 01:01:58,630 --> 01:02:01,547 That's the price of wars. 673 01:02:02,759 --> 01:02:06,757 It's not fair to make them worry more than they have to. 674 01:02:06,972 --> 01:02:08,929 Don't you think so? 675 01:02:10,059 --> 01:02:12,182 Go and see Sakuragi. 676 01:02:13,021 --> 01:02:16,354 He's in Shimonoseki, 677 01:02:20,321 --> 01:02:24,532 supervising the loading. 678 01:02:24,575 --> 01:02:27,695 Settle your differences. 679 01:02:33,001 --> 01:02:37,996 This was your best play. 680 01:03:03,160 --> 01:03:07,288 - Tell me, Sakuragi. - Everything's loaded, sir. 681 01:03:08,374 --> 01:03:12,454 - We can set sail whenever you want. - Thank you. 682 01:03:13,630 --> 01:03:15,706 You did a good job. 683 01:03:16,633 --> 01:03:18,875 If I could, I'd go to Shanghai. 684 01:03:18,927 --> 01:03:21,963 I'm not much help around here. 685 01:03:23,057 --> 01:03:25,133 You're very brave. 686 01:03:38,491 --> 01:03:42,702 Tell me, how's the war going? 687 01:03:43,705 --> 01:03:45,863 I only know what they tell me. 688 01:03:47,000 --> 01:03:48,992 The artillery... 689 01:03:49,169 --> 01:03:53,083 ...sunk a ship, a destroyer. 690 01:03:53,174 --> 01:03:55,213 They landed 691 01:03:55,343 --> 01:03:59,388 in a populated area, on the banks of the Yalu river. 692 01:04:00,640 --> 01:04:04,638 They sent the machine guns. 693 01:04:04,687 --> 01:04:05,849 That's for sure. 694 01:04:06,689 --> 01:04:11,849 There were artillery soldiers, from the Ikari and Murakami battalions. 695 01:04:13,071 --> 01:04:19,240 Wouldn't you know something about my son, Sakuragi Tsunekichi? 696 01:04:19,328 --> 01:04:22,329 I have no news about individual soldiers. 697 01:04:22,415 --> 01:04:26,495 It seems we lost more than anticipated. 698 01:04:27,587 --> 01:04:30,623 War is not like maneuvers. 699 01:04:31,717 --> 01:04:34,837 But I put my faith in our army. 700 01:04:34,970 --> 01:04:38,137 They're only 100 meters away from the enemy, 701 01:04:40,184 --> 01:04:43,351 and they obey the order to fight until the end. 702 01:04:43,396 --> 01:04:49,565 The last one alive is to throw the weapons and ammunition in the river. 703 01:04:52,573 --> 01:04:54,779 The men march forward with a pride... 704 01:04:55,868 --> 01:04:58,822 ...only known to the Japanese. 705 01:04:58,872 --> 01:05:00,034 Of course. 706 01:05:01,041 --> 01:05:04,077 At last we've taken Lushunkou. 707 01:05:06,255 --> 01:05:10,419 Those fighting in the first line suffered a lot, 708 01:05:11,344 --> 01:05:14,547 but on the 22nd, before dawn, 709 01:05:15,640 --> 01:05:17,716 the clouds thickened... 710 01:05:19,687 --> 01:05:22,807 ...and hid the moon. 711 01:05:23,024 --> 01:05:28,101 The troops placed themselves in an attack position. 712 01:05:30,198 --> 01:05:32,404 They cut the wire fences, 713 01:05:34,286 --> 01:05:38,497 and under a heavy fire opened a couple of breaches. 714 01:05:39,625 --> 01:05:43,623 Some from the engineering unit died, 715 01:05:44,840 --> 01:05:46,963 but a very clever captain... 716 01:05:47,843 --> 01:05:50,049 ...threw a smoke screen 717 01:05:52,098 --> 01:05:54,174 Even so, the attack unit, 718 01:05:54,267 --> 01:05:58,347 had numerous casualties. 719 01:05:58,480 --> 01:06:01,434 - But then... - One question, please. 720 01:06:01,567 --> 01:06:03,643 What unit was that? 721 01:06:04,528 --> 01:06:05,773 The Ikari battalion. 722 01:06:06,614 --> 01:06:09,864 The infantry cut the wire fences, 723 01:06:10,827 --> 01:06:13,069 while the engineers corps... 724 01:06:13,997 --> 01:06:18,042 ...made bombs from whatever they had at hand. 725 01:06:18,168 --> 01:06:21,335 Three men died while making them. 726 01:06:22,298 --> 01:06:25,334 They were looking for the smells of openings. 727 01:06:27,470 --> 01:06:29,712 Finally, they got on the other side... 728 01:06:30,641 --> 01:06:32,883 ...and took the fortress. 729 01:06:34,770 --> 01:06:35,849 Were there many casualties? 730 01:06:36,939 --> 01:06:38,931 Yes, unfortunately. 731 01:06:38,983 --> 01:06:42,186 In the machine gun squadron also? 732 01:06:42,278 --> 01:06:45,362 I do not know much about that. 733 01:06:47,284 --> 01:06:50,368 Have you seen a list of casualties? 734 01:06:51,497 --> 01:06:52,695 I'm telling you I don't know anything. 735 01:06:53,583 --> 01:06:56,703 What do you know about Sakuragi Tsunekichi? 736 01:06:57,712 --> 01:06:58,791 Imbecile! 737 01:07:00,841 --> 01:07:05,005 You only care about your son. Alive or dead is all the same. 738 01:07:06,097 --> 01:07:09,300 What matters is winning the war, don't you think so? 739 01:07:10,435 --> 01:07:12,474 Behave like a man. 740 01:07:20,863 --> 01:07:23,780 Here's a real man. 741 01:07:23,992 --> 01:07:26,909 You were alive! 742 01:07:27,120 --> 01:07:32,162 Why didn't you tell me anything? What a joy! How are you? 743 01:07:32,251 --> 01:07:35,252 I don't complain. I was in China. 744 01:07:35,337 --> 01:07:37,329 - Serving your country? - Sit down. 745 01:07:39,467 --> 01:07:40,629 Thank you. 746 01:07:41,720 --> 01:07:44,637 Years ago I lectured you... 747 01:07:44,723 --> 01:07:47,807 ...about how a soldier dies. 748 01:07:47,893 --> 01:07:51,060 Until now, I haven't done much. 749 01:07:51,105 --> 01:07:53,097 What're you saying! 750 01:07:54,025 --> 01:07:57,192 You were close, why didn't you say anything? 751 01:07:58,196 --> 01:08:00,402 They sent me here five days ago. 752 01:08:00,490 --> 01:08:03,407 I see. All right then... 753 01:08:03,535 --> 01:08:07,746 You haven't aged much. Well, maybe a little. 754 01:08:09,709 --> 01:08:10,871 Sakuragi. 755 01:08:17,009 --> 01:08:19,085 I've come to apologize. 756 01:08:19,178 --> 01:08:23,223 We should make up. We owe it to our sons. 757 01:08:25,310 --> 01:08:26,341 It's I... 758 01:08:26,436 --> 01:08:28,559 ...who asks your forgiveness. 759 01:08:29,606 --> 01:08:31,764 Mr. Nishina thinks the same way about this... 760 01:08:32,609 --> 01:08:33,854 ...and he made me reconsider. 761 01:08:34,862 --> 01:08:40,947 My belated apologizes. 762 01:08:41,995 --> 01:08:45,115 And I also ask for forgiveness from Mr. Nishina. 763 01:08:45,165 --> 01:08:50,504 Quite the contrary. You shouldn't raise your voice, nor allow me to get mad. 764 01:08:54,634 --> 01:08:57,718 It's touching to see two old comrades, 765 01:08:57,804 --> 01:09:00,971 like you, getting together. 766 01:09:01,809 --> 01:09:03,885 It almost makes me envious. 767 01:09:04,937 --> 01:09:07,060 I don't have any old comrades. 768 01:09:07,190 --> 01:09:09,266 And what about me, then? 769 01:09:10,235 --> 01:09:12,311 Am I not your comrade? 770 01:09:12,445 --> 01:09:15,446 We're comrades for life. 771 01:09:15,532 --> 01:09:17,608 - Isn't it so, Nishina? - Of course. 772 01:09:17,660 --> 01:09:20,744 All Japanese, we comrades. 773 01:09:21,664 --> 01:09:24,867 Sakuragi, is of a great help to the country. 774 01:09:25,960 --> 01:09:29,044 Thank you. Thank you a lot. 775 01:09:37,223 --> 01:09:38,337 Yes? 776 01:09:39,559 --> 01:09:41,516 Sakuragi speaking. 777 01:09:43,563 --> 01:09:45,769 Yes, he's just come. Don't hang up. 778 01:09:46,859 --> 01:09:49,979 Takagi, your wife's on the phone. 779 01:09:50,821 --> 01:09:51,935 My wife? 780 01:09:58,163 --> 01:09:59,277 Hello, yes. 781 01:10:02,501 --> 01:10:04,577 Hey, I can't hear you! 782 01:10:06,631 --> 01:10:08,540 Wait! 783 01:10:08,675 --> 01:10:09,706 Don't hang up. 784 01:10:09,759 --> 01:10:11,716 - Fantastic. - What happened? 785 01:10:11,803 --> 01:10:13,795 My son left for the front. 786 01:10:13,847 --> 01:10:16,848 - Congratulations! - That's great. 787 01:10:16,934 --> 01:10:20,184 - You must be very proud. - Yes. 788 01:10:21,105 --> 01:10:24,141 The truth is that I'm relieved. 789 01:10:26,444 --> 01:10:27,523 My darling. 790 01:10:30,449 --> 01:10:34,613 Hello?! Darling?! I'm coming to dinner. 791 01:10:52,307 --> 01:10:55,427 - It was really good. - There is more, if you want. 792 01:10:55,477 --> 01:10:58,727 - You eat, mother - No, I don��t want anymore. 793 01:10:59,606 --> 01:11:00,720 All right. 794 01:11:02,776 --> 01:11:06,061 - No one cooks like your mother. - I'm stuffing myself. 795 01:11:08,116 --> 01:11:10,108 I'm full. 796 01:11:10,285 --> 01:11:13,321 Very good. 797 01:11:26,720 --> 01:11:29,887 - It was delicious. - Yes, very good. 798 01:11:31,976 --> 01:11:35,096 Father, would you like me to rub your back? 799 01:11:35,188 --> 01:11:40,313 No. Let your mother have one. You're not her son for nothing. 800 01:11:41,361 --> 01:11:44,564 - Come close, mother. - No, let your father have it. 801 01:11:44,698 --> 01:11:47,734 Come on, let me massage you. 802 01:11:48,786 --> 01:11:50,743 All right, but only a little. 803 01:11:51,873 --> 01:11:53,996 - Reizo, take these away. - Yes. 804 01:12:01,383 --> 01:12:03,292 More gently. 805 01:12:04,470 --> 01:12:08,468 You're very strong. That's so good! 806 01:12:08,641 --> 01:12:09,720 Is it all right here? 807 01:12:11,812 --> 01:12:13,769 Further up. 808 01:12:14,773 --> 01:12:17,857 - Here? - Yes, there. 809 01:12:19,111 --> 01:12:21,020 D'you like it? 810 01:12:21,114 --> 01:12:24,234 Yes, very much. It makes me sleepy. 811 01:12:25,327 --> 01:12:28,411 - I'll give father one. - All right. 812 01:12:55,527 --> 01:13:00,652 In times of war, dying is a natural thing 813 01:13:01,784 --> 01:13:03,907 but it shouldn't be useless. 814 01:13:05,955 --> 01:13:09,039 Remember the five principles. 815 01:13:11,044 --> 01:13:12,158 Don't think... 816 01:13:13,213 --> 01:13:16,249 ...about conquering fame. 817 01:13:16,425 --> 01:13:18,501 Leave behind all selfishness. 818 01:13:20,388 --> 01:13:22,677 Dedicate your entire life... 819 01:13:23,725 --> 01:13:27,805 ...to the service of your Emperor, 820 01:13:27,938 --> 01:13:30,974 or you won't be a worthy soldier. 821 01:13:33,027 --> 01:13:38,366 Watch your health; a sick soldier is a burden. 822 01:13:39,367 --> 01:13:41,240 Yes. 823 01:13:43,539 --> 01:13:46,623 Don't drink water if it's not boiled. 824 01:13:46,667 --> 01:13:48,576 I won't. 825 01:13:49,837 --> 01:13:54,795 - Take good care of yourself, son. - Don't worry. 826 01:13:54,926 --> 01:13:59,090 Everything will be fine. You should take care of yourself. 827 01:14:00,182 --> 01:14:02,305 I'll live to be 80, 828 01:14:03,185 --> 01:14:07,349 or 100 years, won't I, daddy? 829 01:14:11,653 --> 01:14:14,689 Reizo, you do what mother tells you, all right? 830 01:14:15,699 --> 01:14:20,028 Reizo, your brother took care of you when you were a baby. 831 01:14:20,913 --> 01:14:23,071 - You must be grateful to him. - Yes. 832 01:14:25,126 --> 01:14:27,332 He is a mature and honest man, 833 01:14:29,340 --> 01:14:32,341 and that thanks to your mother. 834 01:15:20,480 --> 01:15:21,559 Mrs. Takagi. 835 01:15:22,607 --> 01:15:25,561 Are you going to see them off? 836 01:15:25,652 --> 01:15:30,812 No, I'd rather stay at home. I always end up crying. 837 01:15:30,866 --> 01:15:32,858 That's not a bad thing. 838 01:15:32,910 --> 01:15:37,204 My nose reddens and men don't like that. 839 01:15:38,083 --> 01:15:39,245 Don't say that. 840 01:15:40,127 --> 01:15:42,250 These are only excuses. 841 01:15:43,380 --> 01:15:47,591 I'm sure he'd like to see you there. 842 01:15:47,677 --> 01:15:51,627 No, he's life belongs to the Emperor. 843 01:15:51,723 --> 01:15:54,724 I don't wear any makeup anymore. 844 01:15:54,935 --> 01:15:57,936 - Darling, the parade! - I'm coming. 845 01:17:17,360 --> 01:17:21,440 "First principle: A good soldier 846 01:17:21,531 --> 01:17:25,445 must loyally serve his country." 847 01:17:26,745 --> 01:17:30,873 "Second principle: A good soldier 848 01:17:31,751 --> 01:17:35,036 must follow the rules of decency." 849 01:17:36,131 --> 01:17:40,129 "Third principle: A good soldier 850 01:17:40,177 --> 01:17:44,222 must respect heroic acts." 851 01:17:45,307 --> 01:17:50,467 "Fourth principle: A good soldier must never forget 852 01:17:50,522 --> 01:17:53,689 that loyalty can never be betrayed." 853 01:17:53,817 --> 01:17:57,897 "Fifth principle: A good soldier 854 01:17:57,988 --> 01:18:01,986 never boasts about his exploits." 855 01:18:26,144 --> 01:18:30,142 "The Great History of Japan BY MITO MITSUKUNI" 856 01:24:03,978 --> 01:24:05,887 Shintaro.