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The Emperor in August
In July 1945, during the end of The second world war, Japan is required to accept the Potsdam Declaration. A closet conference has proceeded with night and day, yet a decision can not be made. The U.S. drops atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and also Nagasaki, Japan. General Korechika Anami is torn over making the proper decision and also the Emperor of Japan bothers with his individuals. Head Of State Kantaro Suzuki leads the cupboard meeting, while Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu can't do anything, however enjoy the meeting. Right now, Significant Kenji Hatanaka and also other young appointed police officers, who protest Japan giving up, transfer to occupy the royal residence as well as a radio broadcasting station. The radio terminal is set to transmit Emperor Hirohito reading out the Imperial Rescript on the Discontinuation of the Battle.
Released: 2015-08-08