The Emperor in August
In July 1945, during the end of The second world war, Japan is forced to approve the Potsdam Statement. A cupboard meeting has continued through days and nights, yet a decision can not be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima as well as Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper decision as well as the Emperor of Japan worries about his people. Head Of State Kantaro Suzuki leads the closet conference, while Principal Assistant Hisatsune Sakomizu can not do anything, however see the conference. At this time, Significant Kenji Hatanaka and other young commissioned police officers, who protest Japan surrendering, relocate to inhabit the royal residence as well as a radio broadcasting station. The radio station is set to broadcast Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Discontinuation of the Battle.
Released: 2015-08-08