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The Emperor in August
In July 1945, during completion of World War II, Japan is required to approve the Potsdam Affirmation. A closet conference has actually continued through days and nights, but a choice can not be made. The united state drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and also Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper choice and also the Emperor of Japan stresses over his individuals. Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki leads the closet meeting, while Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, but view the conference. At this time, Major Kenji Hatanaka as well as other young appointed police officers, that are against Japan giving up, transfer to inhabit the royal residence and also a radio broadcasting station. The radio station is set to transmit Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the Battle.
Released: 2015-08-08